Post-doc position (m/f/d) in Endocrine Oncology with focus on immunotherapy

Application deadline: 06/06/2026

A postdoctoral position (German TV-L 13, 100%) for two years (with option of prolongation) is available starting 1 July 2026 at the Dept. of Endocrinology of the University Hospital Würzburg. The successful candidate will become member of our interdisciplinary research group developing an advanced gene-engineered immune cell therapy against adrenocortical carcinoma. Our team is embedded in an excellent scientific environment within the framework of an interdisciplinary DFG-funded transregional collaborative research center (https://adrenal-research.de) with additional support of the Nefkens Adrenal Cancer Foundation (https://www.nac.foundation/).  

We have developed a CAR T cell program against adrenocortical carcinoma, which is now already in the stage of transfer to the clinic. Our phase 1 trial started im summer 2025. In this research project, we will improve this immunotherapeutical approach. The ambition is to develop a combinatorial CAR-T cell and CAR-macrophage immune cell product, where the CAR constructs are customized to support the activity of T cells and macrophages, respectively.

More about our previous research can be found by reading our publications (e.g. Landwehr et al. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2024; doi: 10.1210/clinem/dgae109. Landwehr et al. J Immunother Cancer. 2020; doi: 10.1136/jitc-2019-000469. Remde et al. doi: Eur J Endocrinol; 2023 10.1093/ejendo/lvad054. Altieri et al. ESMO Open. 2026; doi: 10.1016/j.esmoop.2025.106030 or https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=fassnacht-m).

• An excellent scientific environment within the framework of an interdisciplinary DFG-funded transregional collaborative research center
  
• Close interaction with the Chair of Cellular Immunotherapy (https://www.ukw.de/medizinische-klinik-ii/lehrstuhl-fuer-zellulaere-immuntherapie/team/ of Prof. Dr. Michael Hudecek)
  
• Projects on the forefront of translational research and prospects for clinical translation
  
• Attractive salary according to TV-L including annual special payment: We value your work and reward you with a fair and competitive salary.
  
• Institutional pension scheme: We support your financial security in retirement.
  
• Flexitime: Allows you to organize your working hours flexibly.
  
• Comprehenssive institutional sports programs including our own gym (Milon circuit training) helps you stay fit and healthy.
  
• Own institutional day-care center for your children with extended opening hours (5:30 – 18:00): To help you better balance work and family.
• Extensive training and further education at our own academy: We promote your personal and professional development.
  
• A demanding, diverse and capable of development working program
  
• A good working atmosphere in a highly motivated and collegial team
  
• The University Hospital of Würzburg promotes gender equality
  
• Severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications will be given preferential consideration

• Independent scientific work within the scope of the above-mentioned research project
• Planning, conducting, and evaluating cell biology, molecular biology, and (animal experimentation) studies
• Application of modern immunotherapy and gene editing technologies (including CAR-T, CAR macrophages, CRISPR/Cas9)
• Presentation of results at scientific conferences and publication in scientific journals

• Excellent PhD degree in tumor immunology, cell therapy, and translational cancer research
• Extenssive experience in molecular or cell biology methods
• Highly motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Very good written and spoken English skills

• Challenging, diverse and evolving area of responsibility
• Attractive salary according to TV-L incl. annual special payment
• Training and Continuing Education
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Company daycare center with extended opening hours
• Company sports program
• Flexible Working Hours
• JobBike
• Corporate Benefits

In the case of a university degree from a non-EU country, a long version of the certificate evaluation from the Central Office for Foreign Education is required.

Remuneration is in accordance with the relevant collective agreements. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference if they are otherwise equally qualified.