Postdoctoral Scientist

**Roles & Responsibilities**:

- Establish and optimize human cancer tissue-based complex in vitro models for (immuno-)oncology research
- Validate innovative fit-for-purpose models to assess the pharmacological activity of novel therapeutic agents
- Conduct hands-on laboratory operations «at the bench» using human specimen and work in a team with research assistants/scientists
- Introduce state-of-the-art technologies and maintain expertise in the field through literature reviews, attending relevant congresses and liaison with external experts in the field
- Document, evaluate, interpret and present preclinical study results within given timelines
- Closely collaborate with scientists at TCRM and in the R&D Center in Tokyo and provide scientific and technical support for colleagues
- Prepare and review reports and protocols to ensure the quality and integrity of data

**Education & Professional Experience**:

- Doctor’s degree in Life Sciences
- Profound experience with complex in vitro models, assay development and validation
- Hands-on laboratory experience and broad expertise in tissue processing, primary cell isolation and culturing
- Broad expertise with tissue and cell-based read-outs (e.g. flow cytometry, high-content imaging, immunohistochemistry)
- Strong background in the (immuno-)oncology, cancer drug discovery and/or biomarker field
- Strong interest in translational research
- Excellent organizational skills paired with flexibility and the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
- Intercultural competence - ability to work in a global environment
- Strong team player, open minded, showing a proactive approach and accountability
- Strong English skills in written and spoken; effective verbal communication skills in German

**Why work with us?**: