Postdoctoral Researcher Position at University Hospital Würzburg | Apply Now
A rare CAR-T postdoc opportunity has emerged for aspiring researchers at University Hospital Würzburg (UKW), Germany. The institution is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher for a newly funded European Research Council (ERC) project in the Emmy Noether group of Dr. Karl Petri. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge CRISPR 2.0 genome engineering and lipid nanoparticle delivery for therapeutic CAR-T cell generation.
- Position: Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d)
- Location: Würzburg, Germany
- Project: European Research Council (ERC) project in the Emmy Noether group of Dr. Karl Petri
- Start Date: 1 January 2027
About University Hospital Würzburg
University Hospital Würzburg (UKW) is a prominent medical institution in Germany, known for its commitment to research and innovation in the healthcare sector. The hospital is involved in various advanced medical research projects and strives to improve patient care through scientific breakthroughs. UKW is recognized for its collaborative environment, fostering growth and development in the field of biomedicine and related disciplines.
CAR-T Postdoc: Job Description
The CAR-T postdoc will focus on developing and optimizing CRISPR 2.0 approaches for immune-cell engineering. The role includes designing and evaluating strategies to generate CAR-T cells in vivo, developing and characterizing both viral and non-viral delivery platforms, including lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), and assessing editing efficiency, specificity, and safety. Additionally, the researcher will be responsible for the molecular, cellular, and immunological characterization of engineered immune cells, supervising PhD students, and contributing to publications, grants, and conference presentations.
CAR-T postdoc – Key Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize CRISPR 2.0 approaches for immune-cell engineering.
- Design and evaluate strategies to generate CAR-T cells in vivo.
- Develop and characterize viral and non-viral delivery platforms, including LNPs.
- Assess editing efficiency, specificity, and safety of engineered cells.
- Conduct molecular, cellular, and immunological characterization of immune cells.
- Supervise PhD students.
- Contribute to publications, grants, and conference presentations.
Eligibility Criteria
- PhD in molecular biology, biomedicine, biotechnology, biochemistry, immunology, pharmaceutical sciences, nanomedicine, or a related discipline.
- Strong background in molecular/cellular biology, genome engineering, drug delivery, or nanomedicine.
- Experience in genome engineering, CAR-T cells, or lipid nanoparticles.
- Ability to independently design and troubleshoot experiments.
- Excellent command of English; LNP experience is a strong plus but not a prerequisite.
Conclusion
This CAR-T postdoc opportunity at University Hospital Würzburg presents an exciting path for qualified candidates to contribute to groundbreaking research in CAR-T cell therapies. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply before the deadline of 31 October 2026 to seize this chance to advance their careers in a prestigious research environment.
Application Deadline: 31 October 2026
