University of Bonn PhD candidate (m/f/d) for the LIMES Institute 2025

The research group of Prof Mihai Netea investigates the role of inflammatory processes in ageing. To this end, it is integrating multiomics data on proteome, lipidome, epigenome, immune phenotype from human cohorts to calculate biological clocks and thirr roles in aging in individuals with obesity. The project is imbedded in the Collaborative Research Center 1454 Metaflammation and Cellular Programming.

Your tasks:

• conducting ex vivo and in vitro experiments using molecular biology and immunology techniques,
• basic and multiomics data analysis,
• development and optimization of experimental protocols,
• generation and validation of scientific hypothesis,
• writing scientific texts,
• support for research and teaching activities in the field of immunology,
• active participation in seminar, lab meetings, scientific conferences, workshops

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 10, 2025
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Bonn
• City to studyNorth Rhine-Westphalia
• School to studyUniversity of Bonn
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• A varied, challenging job with one of the largest employers in the region
• The opportunity to complete a doctorate
• Occupational pension (VBL)
• Many options available for university sports
• Excellent access by public transport thanks to Bonn’s central location as well as the opportunity to take advantage of low-cost parking
• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from home
• Remuneration in accordance with TV-L pay grade 13.

Requirements

• Master degree in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics or related field,
• knowledge of molecular biology and immunology techniques, bioinformatic skills,
• good communication in English,
• motivated, flexible, team-oriented and interested in further training.

Application Deadline

August 10, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Bonn on www.uni-bonn.de to apply

Please send your complete application by August 10, 2025, quoting reference 2025/96. For technical reasons, applications may only be submitted by email as a single PDF file to [email protected]. For further information please contact Dr. Katarzyna Placek (Tel.: 0228 / 73 62787).

For more information, kindly visit University of Bonn scholarship webpage.