2026 PhD Student for the Study of Microbial Regulation of Colorectal Cancer Development at Universitätsmedizin Greifswald

We have previously demonstrated important contributions of the microbiota to colorectal cancer (CRC) development and progression (Peuker et al., Immunity 2022, Nat. Med. 2016). In this project, we aim to further dissect microbiota-dependent pathways that regulate CRC progression and metastasis and to study age-dependent effects on CRC progression. You will be working with mouse models of orthotopic CRC development, including gnotobiotic mice, to study microbial contributions to CRC progression at different host ages.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Greifswald
• City to studyMecklenburg-Vorpommern
• School to studyUniversity of Greifswald
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and cenefits: In addition to the collective wage agreement under TV-L (classification E13 depending on personal qualifications), Universitätsmedizin Greifswald offers attractive benefits such as company pension schemes and employee discounts.
• Professional development opportunities: Regular training and development programs are offered to support personal and professional growth, keeping employees up-to-date with the latest research and technology.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration: Our employees have the opportunity to collaborate with leading experts from various disciplines, benefiting from an interdisciplinary approach in research and practice.
• Research encouragement: Universitätsmedizin Greifswald actively supports your research projects, providing resources and infrastructure for developing innovative ideas and their implementation.
• Work-Life balance: Universitätsmedizin Greifswald advocates for a balanced work-life approach, offering flexible working hours and health promotion programs like the cooperation with Hansefit GmbH. Our family office assists you with your search for accommodation and any questions related to the topic of balancing family and work.
• Hanseatic location: Greifswald is a charming university town near the Baltic Sea, known for its high quality of life, diverse cultural offerings, and historically rich surroundings for work and leisure.

Requirements

• Candidates hold a Master degree (or equivalent) in Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Animal Science, or any related fields in biological sciences.
• Candidates ideally have expertise in the work with mice and basic microbiology and cell culture techniques.
• They are open minded, active and have a good command of the English language (oral and written).

Application Documents

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Copies of academic degrees and transcripts of records
• Contact information for at least one letter of recommendation

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Application Portal.

For more information, kindly visit the Universitätsmedizin Greifswald webpage.