PhD Student in Virology and Cell Biology at the University of Lübeck 2026

The Institute of Virology and Cell Biology at the University of Luebeck (Director: Univ.-Prof. Dr. N. Tautz) is seeking for a PhD student at the nearest possible time with a working time of 65% of the regular weekly hours (currently 25.16 hours per week), limited for 3.5 years. The position is intended to lead to a PhD.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 7, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Lübeck
• City to studySchleswig-Holstein
• School to studyUniversity of Lübeck
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Collectively agreed remuneration including annual special payment (TV-L)
• 30 days' holiday per year, plus December 24th. and 31.12. off work
• Compatibility of family, private life and career through flexible working hours and part-time options (after individual assessment) as well as the possibility of mobile working
• NAH.SH / Germany public transport ticket, participation in university sports, discounted canteen meals on campus and other corporate benefits
• Health management program “Healthy University”
• A company pension scheme with high additional payments by the employer (VBL)
• A secure job and a university environment with its typically lively and innovative character, with numerous events and further training opportunities

Requirements

• University master's degree in biology, molecular life sciences, biochemistry or a related field
• ability to work independently in a team
• high level of commitment
• expertise in basic molecular biology and biochemical techniques
• Practical experience in working with proteins and knowledge of protein expression/purification as well as virology of plus-strand RNA viruses are advantageous.

Application Documents

To get a first impression of you, please upload your application documents:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae with usual details
• Certificates from school, training and/or studies
• Employment references
• Proof of qualifications
• Further documents if applicable
• If applicable, proof of severe disability or equal status (e.g. notice of assessment/severely disabled pass)

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 visit the University of Lübeck webpage.