2026 Research Assistant / Doctoral Candidate (PhD) at University Hospital of Wurzburg

The University Hospital of Würzburg is seeking to fill this position as soon as possible as part of the Collaborative Research Center/Transregios 205.

Your Tasks

• Independent scientific work within the scope of the research project described
• Planning, conducting, and evaluating cell biology, molecular biology, and (animal experimentation) studies
• Application of modern immunotherapy and gene editing technologies (including CAR-T, CRISPR/Cas9)
• Presentation of results at scientific conferences and publication in specialist journals

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 20, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Würzburg
• City to studyBavaria
• School to studyUniversitätsklinikum Würzburg
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• A doctoral position in accordance with the German Academic Leave Act (WissZeitVG) (E13 TV-L, 65%), 3.5 years
• An excellent scientific environment within the framework of an interdisciplinary DFG-funded transregional collaborative research center
• Structured supervision of the doctoral program within the Graduate School of Life Sciences at the University of Würzburg and extensive continuing education opportunities (http://www.graduateschools.uni-wuerzburg.de/life_sciences/)
• Close links to clinical and translational research and prospects for clinical translation
• The University Hospital of Würzburg promotes gender equality

Requirements

• Excellent university degree (master's/diploma/state examination) in biology, biochemistry, molecular medicine, or a related molecular subject
• Strong interest in tumor immunology, cell therapy, and translational cancer research
• Experience in molecular or cell biology methods is an advantage
• Highly motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Very good written and spoken English skills (C1 level)

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 check the Universitätsklinikum Würzburg webpage.