Your benefits

Cutting-edge research projects providing outstanding doctoral topics and excellent experimental and theoretical training in the relevant disciplines
Early involvement of doctoral researchers in independent research
Unique, interdisciplinary education in an emerging field of biomedical research
Excellent training program for scientific and transferable skills providing all necessary skills for a successful career in academia or industry
Highly engaged joint supervision by two principal investigators from different research fields
Competitive salary (TVL-E13; 65%), secured funding for up to 4 years
Modern lab space and up-to-date equipment
Friendly, cooperative and stimulating working environment

Your Profile

Strong interest in the disciplines and research topics covered by EpiSignal
Enthusiasm for science and a high degree of motivation
Strong ambitions to conduct interdisciplinary research in this emerging field
Solid theoretical knowledge and experimental skills in topics related to the EpiSignal projects
A completed master's or diploma degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, molecular (epi)genetics, systems biology, chemical biology, or related disciplines
Excellent communication and interaction skills
Proficient written and spoken English communication skills

Job details

You will work on a selected project of the Research Training Group and participate in the qualification program of the RTG.
One PhD position in each of the EpiSignal projects (TVL-E13; 65%) for four years
Location: University of Stuttgart, Allmandring 31, 70569 Stuttgart (Projects 1-8, and 10), or University of Tübingen, Auf der Morgenstelle 34, 72076 Tübingen (Project 9).
Starting date: 1.10.2025

Your Application

Your application should be provided as single pdf (no larger than 10 MB) including the following items in the corresponding order:

Applicant data sheet (available at www.grk3112.uni-stuttgart.de/jobs/), in which you are asked to select up to three projects you would like to work in
Motivation letter with a brief description of qualifications, research background, and why you are interested in the position (max. 1 page)
Curriculum vitae
Title and summary of M.Sc. Thesis (max. 2 pages, also provide if thesis is not yet finished)
Scan of degree diplomas (English or German)
Transcript of records (courses and grades, English or German)

Application deadline: May 18, 2025

Applications are exclusively accepted by email to episignal@ibc.uni-stuttgart.de.

Contact

Dr. Sara Weirich
Program Manager
Institute of Biochemistry
University Stuttgart
Allmandring 31
D-70569 Stuttgart
Germany
sara.weirich@ibc.uni-stuttgart.de

Universität Stuttgart

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