2026 Senior Postdoc Position in Neurosurgery at the University Hospital Würzburg

The University Hospital Würzburg is seeking a highly motivated individual at the senior postdoctoral level to strengthen the translational research activities in the field of neuro-oncological and solid malignancies, starting as soon as possible . The position is embedded in an interdisciplinary research environment within the Department of Neurosurgery (Experimental Neurosurgery).

Your responsibilities

• Independent conception, execution and evaluation of innovative research projects (cell and molecular biology)
• Further development of experimental platforms (e.g., CRISPR-based approaches, metal/metabolism analysis, imaging)
• Integration of multi-modal data and interpretation in a translational context (tumor ↔ nervous system)
• Publication in international journals and presentation at conferences
• Mentoring/supervision of students and doctoral candidates as well as active participation in shaping laboratory and project structures (senior role)

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 3, 2026
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorUniversitätsklinikum Würzburg
• City to studyBavaria
• School to studyUniversitätsklinikum Würzburg
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Full-time position (TV-L E13), initially limited until 31.12.2026
• Excellent infrastructure and a highly innovative environment (Interdisciplinary Oncology Center of Excellence, Center of Experimental Oncology)
• A collaborative, international team with proven expertise in ferroptosis, redox biology and translation
• Family-friendly amenities (including childcare), further education opportunities, comprehensive campus services

Requirements

• Completed doctorate (Dr. rer. nat./PhD or equivalent) in Life Sciences, (Biomedicine, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related fields)
• Strong expertise in cell biology, protein biochemistry and/or molecular signal transduction (ideally related to redox/metabolism)
• Excellent organizational skills, a high degree of independence, and a passion for team-oriented, interdisciplinary research.
• Excellent English skills; experience in publishing and/or managing external funding or projects is an advantage.

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 Hospital Würzburg Website.