PhD position in Vascular Signaling, Metabolism and Cancer, Prof. Dr. Andreas Fischer

The position (3 years with option to extend) is based in the group of Vascular Signaling, Metabolism and Cancer at the Institute of Clinical Chemistry, Medical faculty Mannheim, University of Heidelberg.

About the Project: Join our dynamic team to investigate how blood vessels influence immune responses and cancer progression. Endothelial cells play a central role in the tumor microenvironment, shaping both immune and stromal cell behavior through angiocrine signaling (e.g., Taylor et al., Nat Cancer 2023; Wiedmann et al., Nat Comms 2023; Alsina-Sanchis et al., Cancer Res 2022).

Your research will focus on endothelial cell biology and its crosstalk with immune and cancer cells. To achieve this, you will apply state-of-the-art approaches in cell and molecular biology, combined with omics technologies, as well as bioinformatic analyses and integrative data interpretation.

Profile

Master degree in biology, biochemistry, or a related field
Experimental evidence in molecular biology, vascular biology, immology or cancer biology
Scientific curiosity and enthusiasm for science
Good written and spoken English skills
High level of commitment and ability to work in a team

We offer

A job with a high level of responsibility and a varied range of tasks
An open-minded and motivated team
Offers to support the compatibility of family and career
Support for your personal and professional development through Heidelberg University’s internal educational program
Salary in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the Federal States (TV- L) (65%, fixed-term)
Pension scheme for the public service (VBL)
We stand for equal opportunities. Severely disabled persons are given priority in the case of equal suitability.

For further information, please contact Ms. Benedetti, phone 0621/383 2222. If you have any subject‑specific questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Andreas Fischer or visit our website: Institut für Klinische Chemie: Uniklinik Mannheim

Apply via the platform using the link provided:

(https://bewerberportal.umm.de/Vacancies/5084/Description/1)

Application deadline: May 15th 2026