University of Tubingen PhD student at the Institute for Diabetes Research 2025

The PhD position is integrated in the Research Training Group (RTG) 2816 of the German Research Foundation "Non-canonical G protein-dependent signaling pathways: Mechanisms, Functions, Consequences. 

• As a PhD candidate, you will join the Islet Group at the Institute for Diabetes Research and Metabolic Diseases of the Helmholtz Center Munich at the University of Tübingen (IDM) led by Prof. Dr. Andreas Birkenfeld
• The successful PhD candidate will investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying the effects of (pancreatic) adipocytes on islet function 
• Specifically, the work will focus on the non-canonical incretin receptor signaling pathways, utilizing organ-on-a-chip systems that combine (pancreatic) adipose organoids derived from human donors with pancreatic islets to comprehensively investigate islet-adipocyte crosstalk

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 15, 2025
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Tübingen
• City to studyBaden-Württemberg
• School to studyUniversity of Tübingen
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• International networking with excellent exchange opportunities, an outstanding scientific environment and state-of-the-art research infrastructure
• Intensive supervision, individually tailored curricula that include training in scientific, theoretical, practical, and social skills, as well as close mentoring at the beginning that increasingly turns into independence over time
• Embedding the RTG in the training and support programs of the Faculty of Medicine and the Graduate Academy of the University of Tübingen ensures the greatest possible success in your career track
• National partner network consisting of the Bosch Health Campus at Stuttgart, the European Center for Angioscience (ECAS) at the Mannheim Medical Faculty, and the Munich Helmholtz Center for Environmental Health

Requirements

• A master's degree (or equivalent) in life sciences, eg biology, biochemistry, medicine, veterinary medicine or pharmacy
• Hands-on experience in cell culture and molecular biology techniques
• Background knowledge in diabetes, pancreatic beta-cell biology, and/or incretin hormone-related signaling / metabolism is advantageous
• A strong interest in translational research with potential therapeutic implications
• An ambitious, innovative, and well-organized mindset, with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative research team
• Good communication skills and a solid command of English language

Application Documents

Please apply with:

• a detailed CV (with list of publications, if available)
• a letter of motivation (one page, please indicate possible start date)
• an abstract of master thesis (if already completed, max. 2 pages)
• documentation of qualifying degrees (provisional certificate if applicable)
• last school certificate
• If possible, two references with names, affiliations, and email addresses
• Additional qualification certificates (if available)

Application Deadline

October 15, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Tübingen on jobs.medizin.uni-tuebingen.de to apply

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