PhD student in Natural Sciences at the University Hospital Erlangen 2026

The research group of Martin Regensburger is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate (65% position, starting 04/2026). The position is embedded in the project “Long-lived RNA in motor neuron diseases”, a collaborative effort between the Motor Neuron Disease Group (Department of Molecular Neurology), the Research Group Neural Epigenomics (Prof.Dr. Toda, Max Planck Center for Physics and Medicine), and the Department of Stem Cell Biology (Prof. Dr. Winner).

The overarching aim of this project is to investigate RNA metabolism in models of motor neuron diseases (MNDs). The position is funded by the Interdisciplinary Center for Clinical Research (IZKF), University Hospital Erlangen.
 

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 28, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorFriedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
• City to studyBavaria
• School to studyFriedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• A secure, crisis-resistant position with all the benefits of a collective bargaining agreement in the public sector, including supplementary pension coverage through the Federal and State Pension Institution (VBL), as a system-relevant employer
• An interesting role in a motivated and open-minded team
• Thorough and well-structured onboarding and training
• A comprehensive workplace health promotion program
• Intended classification and salary grade in accordance with the Collective Agreement for Public Service Employees of the German States (TV-L), depending on qualifications and personal requirements

Requirements

• Diploma or Master’s degree in Molecular Medicine, Biology, or a related field
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
• High motivation, intellectual curiosity, and enthusiasm for research
• Critical and independent thinking 
• Strong team spirit and willingness to contribute to collaborative research projects
• Strong interest in neuroscience, stem cell biology, and neurodegeneration
• Good experience in tissue culture

Desirable additional experience:

• Experience in hiPSC culture and differentiation, including brain organoids
• Experience with immunohistochemistry, fluorescence and confocal laser microscopy, image analysis
• Experience in analyzing neuronal differentiation and cell death in cellular models

Application Documents

(1) Letter of motivation
(2) Curriculum vitae
(3) Transcript of Records
(4) Summary of Research Experience and Master Project
(5) List of publications
(6) Two names/contacts for references

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Online Application portal.

For more information, kindly visit the University Hospital Erlangen webpage.