The Faculty of Medicine OWL has the following job opening: 
Research Position (PhD student) for the „ColoBIOTA“ Project
ID: Wiss25339
- starting: as soon as possible
- Teilzeit 65 %
- salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
- befristet (mit Verlängerungsoption)
At the University of Bielefeld, you have the unique chance to join the effort to establish a modern Medical School. The University of Bielefeld, Medical School OWL went operational in the academic year 2021/2022.
At the professorship of Clinical Radiology (Prof. Michel Eisenblätter MD, PhD), an interdisciplinary research group for translational imaging research, led by Dr. Sabrina Marcazzan, DVM, PhD, is currently being established. Working with scientists in natural science, veterinary and human medicine, imaging methods are being developed and used to address research topics from oncology, immunology and infectiology.
Within the collaboration project „ColoBIOTA“, novel methods will be developed for the characterization of the microbiome in the tumor microenviroment. These tools will provide insight into the role of the intratumoral microbiome on the development of cancer (e. g. colorectal cancer).
Together with collaborators from the Medical School OWL (Dr. Hanna Bednarz), the Faculty of Physics (Prof. Dr. Thomas Huser) and the Faculty of Chemistry (Prof. Dr. Thomas Hellweg), we will analyze bacteria-derived Outer Membrane Vesicles (OMVs), MVs and the spatial organization of bacteria populations.
The aim is to establish methods with translational potential for the use in preclinical models and subsequent clinical studies.
The position is initially limited to 2 years, a 1-year-extension is aimed for.
At the professorship of Clinical Radiology (Prof. Michel Eisenblätter MD, PhD), an interdisciplinary research group for translational imaging research, led by Dr. Sabrina Marcazzan, DVM, PhD, is currently being established. Working with scientists in natural science, veterinary and human medicine, imaging methods are being developed and used to address research topics from oncology, immunology and infectiology.
Within the collaboration project „ColoBIOTA“, novel methods will be developed for the characterization of the microbiome in the tumor microenviroment. These tools will provide insight into the role of the intratumoral microbiome on the development of cancer (e. g. colorectal cancer).
Together with collaborators from the Medical School OWL (Dr. Hanna Bednarz), the Faculty of Physics (Prof. Dr. Thomas Huser) and the Faculty of Chemistry (Prof. Dr. Thomas Hellweg), we will analyze bacteria-derived Outer Membrane Vesicles (OMVs), MVs and the spatial organization of bacteria populations.
The aim is to establish methods with translational potential for the use in preclinical models and subsequent clinical studies.
The position is initially limited to 2 years, a 1-year-extension is aimed for.
Your Tasks
- research (70 %)
- imaging of metabolic processes and bacteria (MALDI-MSI, super-resolution microscopy)
- isolation and characterization of OMVs and MVs from tissues and organs
- analysis of the identified metabolites/vesicles in vitro and in vivo
- publication and presentation of research results
- communication and exchange with the project´s collaborators
- involvement in teaching (25 %): Particiaption in the teaching responsibilites of the research group (2,6 semester periods per week), includig exams and supervision of bachelor or master thesises
- participation in academic self government (5 %)
Employment is conducive to scientific qualification.
We offer
- salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
- befristet (mit Verlängerungsoption) (2 years) (§ 2 (1) sentence 1 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases)
- Teilzeit 65 %
- internal and external training opportunities
- variety of health, consulting and prevention services
- reconcilability of family and work
- constant place of work (Bielefeld) without travel activities
- flexible working hours
- 30 days holiday and additional days off on 24.12. and 31.12.
- good transport connection
- supplementary company pension
- collegial working environment
- open and pleasant working atmosphere
- exciting, varied tasks
- modern work environment with digital processes
- various offers (canteen, cafeteria, restaurants, Uni-Shop, ATM, etc.)
Your Profile
We expect
- completed scientific university degree (MSc or similar) in natural sciences (e. g. Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedicine or similar)
- interest in using several methods (MALDI-MSI, DNA sequencing, mass spectrometry, histology, FISH, isolation and analysis of vesicles)
- willingness and ability to work together in a multidisciplinary cooperation network/research team
- very good knowledge of German and good written and spoken English
- ability to work in a team and independently
- gender and diversity competence
Preferred experience and skills
Practical experience in one or more of the following research areas:
- mass spectrometry imaging
- microbiology
- working with extracellular vesicles
- immunohistochemistry methods
- histology
- experience with laboratory animals
Application Procedure
We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.
application deadline: 25.09.2025
Contact
Prof. Dr. Dr. med. Michel Eisenblätter
michel.eisenblaetter@uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für x - AG x
Vorname Nachname
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
Prof. Dr. Dr. med. Michel Eisenblätter
michel.eisenblaetter@uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für x - AG x
Vorname Nachname
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
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