
Oellerich Lab

Oellerich Lab
GOETHE UNIVERSITY & GERMAN CANCER CONSORTIUM (DKTK)
FOCUS AND MISSION
The research laboratory of Dr. Thomas Oellerich, embedded within the German Cancer Consortium (DKTK) and the Frankfurt Cancer Institute (FCI), is dedicated to unraveling the intricate mechanisms underlying lymphoma and leukemia biology, along with the vision to translate our research findings into clinical advancement. Our focus is the identification of drug targets and predictive biomarkers, the elucidation of therapy resistance mechanisms, and the development of innovative therapeutic approaches, including molecular and cellular therapies. Therefore, we combine deep mechanistic research with cutting-edge technologies such as mass-spectrometry-based proteomics, functional genomics and high-resolution imaging to study innovative tumor models and patient-derived tumors.
Our research is closely integrated into national (e.g. DKTK/NCT, Max-Planck) and international networks (e.g. NIH), emphasizing our interest in collaborative and international research. With a strong commitment to translational research and our proven track-record in translating lab research into the clinic, our ultimate goal is to improve patient outcome and quality of life.
JOBS
We are constantly seeking skilled and motivated individuals to become part of our international team. If you’re interested in applying for one of the roles listed below or independently send your CV along with a brief motivational letter to us at

Student Research Assistant (HiWi) - 10 hrs / week
We are looking for a scientific assistance to join our lab:
What to expect:
- Construct plasmids (restriction/ligation, PCR, bacterial transformation)
- Perform transfections (chemical/electroporation) and basic viability or reporter assays
- Maintain, passage and cryopreserve adherent and suspension cell cultures under sterile conditions
- Produce and titer viral vectors (e.g., lentivirus, AAV
- Transduction & FACS analysis with the vector stocks
Who you are:
- Enrolled in a German University (Bachelor or Master) in a biomedical field
- Enthusiasm and fascination for biomedical research, oncology, cell and molecular biology
- Ability to work in a team, sense of responsibility and proactivity
- Fluent English

Master thesis (6 - 12 month)
We are looking for a motivated master student to join our lab for an experimental master thesis:
What to expect:
- Exciting biomedical research question embedded in lymphoma cancer research
- State-of-the-art methods, including CRISPR-Cas9 and proteomics
- Vibrant international research environment
- Excellent tandem-supervision by a PhD-Student (Chantal Schmidt) and a Team Leader (Dr. Niklas Dienstbier)
Who you are:
- Enrolled in a German University (Master) in a biomedical field
- Enthusiasm and fascination for biomedical research, oncology, cell and molecular biology
- High motivation for experimental lab work
- Experiences in cell and molecular biology as well as biochemical lab techniques might be of advantage
- Ability to work in a team, sense of responsibility and proactivity
- Fluent English

Master Thesis (6 - 12 month)
We are looking for a motivated master student to join our lab for an experimental master thesis:
What to expect:
- Exciting biomedical research question embedded in lymphoma cancer research
- State-of-the-art methods, including CRISPR-Cas9 and proteomics
- Vibrant international research environment
- Excellent tandem-supervision by a PhD-Student (Ria Mainkar) and a Team Leader (Dr. Ramesh K Krishnan)
Who you are:
- Enrolled in a German University (Master) in a biomedical field
- Enthusiasm and fascination for biomedical research, oncology, cell and molecular biology
- High motivation for experimental lab work
- Experiences in cell and molecular biology as well as biochemical lab techniques might be of advantage
- Ability to work in a team, sense of responsibility and proactivity
- Fluent English