Are medicine and research in your blood? Then we're looking for you! The University Medical Center Mannheim stands for quality-assured, university-based maximum care and is one of the largest medical institutions and research centers in the region. With the Medical Faculty Mannheim within Heidelberg University that is rich in tradition, and the University Hospital Mannheim, we unite two strong partners. Every year, we offer a wide range of state-of-the-art diagnostics and therapeutic procedures to around 52,000 inpatients and day patients and 212,000 outpatients. In 30 specialist clinics and institutes, 5,000 employees are equally committed to patient care, research and teaching. The Mannheim Medical Faculty of Heidelberg University is seeking a 65%, fixed-term (3 years with option to extend) position for the Institute of Clinical Chemistry to start as soon as possible a PhD student (f/m/d) Institute of Clinical Chemistry Join our dynamic team to explore how blood vessels influence the immune response and cancer progression. Endothelial cells are key players in the tumor microenvironment, shaping immune and stromal cells through angiocrine signaling (e.g. Taylor et al., Nat Cancer 2023, Wiedmann et al., Nat Comms 2023, Alsina-Sanchis et al., Cancer Res 2022). For more information please refer to: Vascular Signaling, Metabolism and Cancer Your tasks: Research in the field of endothelial cell biology and crosstalk with immune and cancer cells Aplication of state-of-the-art cell biology, molecular biology, and OMICs analyses Use of bioinformatic analyses and data integration Your skills: 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 Your benefits: 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) 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 Fischeri, phone 0621/383 2222. Application deadline: May 15th 2026; Reference: 901-054 Apply now