2026 Postdoctoral Position in Neurodevelopmental Epigenetics at the University of Freiburg

The Neurodevelopmental Epigenetics group of Prof. T. Vogel at the University of Freiburg offers a Postdoctoral Position in Neurodevelopmental Epigenetics.

The Neurodevelopmental Epigenetics group investigates mechanisms of transcriptional control during stem cell and neuronal specification in brain development, and in CNS disease

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 15, 2026
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorUniversity of Freiburg
• City to studyBaden-Württemberg
• School to studyUniversity of Freiburg
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• to work on high topical research projects with state-of-the-art technology in a collaborative setting
• training options in advanced laboratory and/or bioinformatics methods
• the option to qualify for teaching of macroscopic and microscopic anatomy
• an international work atmosphere
• a scheme towards academic qualification
• Participation in the university's training offers for postdoctoral scientists, eg coaching and workshops
• regular training on aspects of good scientific practice
• participation in national third-party funded consortia

Requirements

• a strong background in biochemistry, biology, molecular medicine, medicine or equivalent
• Documented experience in techniques of cell biology, protein biochemistry and molecular biology, applied to understand the development or function of the central nervous system
• Experience in live cell microscopy, or electroporation techniques would be considered as additional surplus, as is experience in brain organoid research
• Experience with bioinformatical analyzes of large data sets and next-generation sequencing ideally on single cell level is also desirable
• very good communication skills in German and English
• the ability to work synergistically in a team
• an outstanding PhD or MD degree
• Passion, curiosity and high motivation for unsolved research questions in the field of neurodevelopmental epigenetics

Application Documents

• CV
• Degree certificates
• A minimum of 2 reference letters
• A short letter of motivation for application to the lab in German language
• A list of publications

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

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Online Application Portal.

For more information, kindly visit the University of Freiburg webpage.