0601 DOCTORAL CANDIDATE (F/M/D) Immunology of melanoma vaccine

We are seeking to hire a proactive and highly motivated PhD student to join our Project OxMel. Employment is intended to start on April 1, 2026 in Greifswald.

 

Doctoral candidate (F/M/D)

Immunology of melanoma vaccine

 

limited to 36 months / Weekly working time 26 hours / Remuneration according to TV-L wage group 13 (gross salary range depending on professional experience, see remuneration table 2025)

  Performance-based salary (TV-L)

  Retirement Pension Plan

  International team as a global leader in the field of plasma medicine

  Creative working environment

  State-of-the-art technical facilities

  Support of PhD students

Supervision of the doctoral thesis by a doctoral committee

  Internal trainings

e.g. project management, scientific writing, acquisition of third-party funding

  Networking opportunities at national and international conferences

  Cooperation with science and industry

  Opportunities for external training

  Implementing of own project ideas

  Flexible Working Hours and Mobile Working

  Family's office

  30 vacation days per year (plus: December 24 and 31)

  Online Sports course ("Moving break") and internal sports groups

  Lounge with well-equipped kitchen for all employees


YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Cell culture of cancer cells and primary immune cells;
  • Generating whole tumor cell lysates and modifying these with several oxidants;
  • Screen the melanoma cell lysate immunogenicity by investigating immune cell activation (flow cytometry, qPCR, ELISA);
  • Supporting and/or implementing testing oxidized lysates in animal models in vivo;  
  • Analysis, interpretation and presentation of collected data and participation in the preparation of scientific publications;
  • Exchange and discussion of results within the team.

YOUR PROFILE:

  • Completed University degree in natural sciences (Master of Science or equivalent) in biomedicine, immunology, human biology or a related field
  • High affinity to data and large-data-driven science, as well as strong logical reasoning
  • Experience with bioanalytical methods (flow cytometry, ELISA, qPCR) desired

  • Strong interest in interdisciplinary research on cellular and immunological recognition and mechanisms of oxidized proteins
  • Flexibile, data and experiment-oriented work ethics
  • Problem-solving skills in decoding relations between biological data sets
  • Pre-existing competencies with and/or general affinity to in vivo models highly desired
  • High degree of commitment, motivation, independent work, teamwork skills, sense of responsibility and reliability
  • Very good knowledge of English (written and spoken) and preferably also German

OUR INSTITUTE…

ranks among the largest and most modern institutions in the field of low-temperature plasmas worldwide. In an international working environment, we conduct socially relevant research within our core areas Agriculture/ Bioeconomy & Environment, Plasma Medicine, Surfaces & Materials, Process- & Energy Technology and Smart Data Technologies. Currently, the INP employs about 200 scientists and staff at three locations (Greifswald, Rostock, and Karlsburg).

For further information, please visit our website at www.leibniz-inp.de.


HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with the standard documents (cover letter, CV, copies of academic degrees, and letters of reference), noting the keyword "Melanoma Vaccine" - preferably via our online application form - until January 31th, 2026.

Your performance and personality matter regardless of your age, origin, gender, sexual identity, disability, or ideology. We look forward to receiving your applications!

The INP strives for equal participation of men and women, especially in science. There are many good reasons why it is worthwhile to promote the potential of women specifically. Qualified women candidates are explicitly called to apply. Handicapped applicants will be preferred in case of equal qualifications.

 

CONTACT:

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Ramona Clemen (e-mail: ramona.clemen@inp-greifswald.de).

 

Please send your applications to*:

Leibniz-Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP)

Ms. Lisa Mollenhauer

Human Resources Department

Felix-Hausdorff-Str. 2

17489 Greifswald

E-Mail: bewu@inp-greifswald.de

* Unfortunately, we cannot refund any expenses associated with the application or job interview due to budgetary regulations.

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