PhD Student for Topical Gene Therapy at Ludwig Maximilians University Munich 2026

The Hedtrich lab at Ludwig Maximilians University Munich is currently looking for motivated PhD students to continue the exciting work on developing locally applicable gene therapies to treat genetic diseases with a focus on human skin and lungs. Our main goal is to develop and apply novel gene delivery and editing strategies (e.g. base and prime editing) to rescue life-threatening conditions with the ultimate goal to provide patients with an effective and potentially curative treatment option for the first time.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 30, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorLudwig Maximilians Universitat Munchen (LMU)
• City to studyBavaria
• School to studyLudwig Maximilians Universitat Munchen (LMU)
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Fully funded

Requirements

• Applicants must have an M.Sc./State examination degree (or equal qualification) in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical engineering, biochemistry, or a related field with relevant experience
• Excellent written and spoken German and English skills
• Experience in (primary) cell culture work and gene therapies is considered an asset  
• Practical experience in biomolecular methods is considered an asset  
• High levels of participation in a collaborative team setting, a high degree of self-motivation, time management skills, and an ability to demonstrate creativity and sound judgment will be required

Application Documents

• Curriculum vitae
• A motivation letter
• The names of two referees

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Eutopia PhD Co-tutelle Call

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• If interested, please send the Required Documents to [email protected].

For more information, kindly visit the LMU Scholarship webpage.