PhD position in molecular neurosciences and pain research (m/f/d)

Universitätsklinikum Würzburg; Würzburg; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a pioneering research team at a leading university hospital, where you will contribute to groundbreaking studies in molecular neurosciences and pain research. This PhD position offers a unique opportunity to engage in innovative projects that explore the mechanisms of pain resolution, utilizing advanced imaging techniques and machine learning. With a strong focus on international collaboration and a supportive work environment, you will benefit from structured onboarding, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about scientific discovery and eager to make a meaningful impact, this position is perfect for you.

Leistungen

Training and Continuing Education

Retirement Pension Plan

Flexible Working Hours

Collegiality

Sport and Fitness Options

Employee Events

Corporate Benefits

Qualifikationen

• Enthusiastic scientist with a Master in Neurosciences or related fields.
• Research experience in molecular neurosciences and animal experiments.

Aufgaben

• Work on skin and spinal cord plasticity of nociceptors using imaging techniques.
• Employ machine learning-based analyses in pain research.

Kenntnisse

Molecular Neurosciences

Animal Experiments

Biochemistry

Research Experience

Ausbildung

Master in Neurosciences

Master in Biomedicine

Master in Biology

Tools

High Resolution Imaging

Machine Learning

Jobbeschreibung

Application deadline: 28/05/2025

The University Hospital Würzburg will offer from 1st July, 2025, or later a PhD position in molecular neurosciences and pain research (m/f/d). The position is limited to 4 years. The salary is based on TV-L.

The clinical research group KFO5001 ResolvePAIN of the German Research Foundation (DFG) is starting the second funding period. It is conducted by clinical and basic scientists from the University Hospital Würzburg, University of Leipzig, and Charité.

Resolution of and recovery from neuropathic pain depend on mechanisms such as resolution of inflammation, synaptic reorganization, and restoration of neuronal pathways. In ResolvePAIN, we aim to investigate recovery patterns and mechanisms of pain resolution in the peripheral somatosensory and in connection with the central nervous system. We will utilize a combined translational approach involving clinical, preclinical, and basic sciences as well as studies on CNS control over the peripheral processes (https://www.ukw.de/en/clinical-research-unit-kfo-5001/homepage/).

We offer

You will find a highly ambitious team. Open communication culture is what sets us apart. You will be associated with the doctoral program of the Gradual School of Life Sciences (https://www.graduateschools.uni-wuerzburg.de/life-sciences/startseite/). The programme is characterised by structured onboarding at an excellently equipped workplace and jointly developed milestones and career paths. In addition to a specialised training programme, you can expect skills training and opportunities for co-determination.

As a family-friendly research group, part-time work and working from home as well as support in caring for children or relatives are a matter of course for us. If necessary, we will support you in finding accommodation and childcare.

Your Tasks

The PhD student will work on a project in skin and presynaptic spinal cord plasticity of nociceptors based on targets found a Drosophila screening assay (DOI: 10.7554/eLife.56738; DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-38575-6). The project employs high resolution imaging (super-resolution, confocal) and machine learning-based analyses to explore skin and spinal cord plasticity in chemotherapy-induced and traumatic neuropathy. Besides imaging, genetically modified mice, cell biological, biochemical and molecular biology approaches in pain research will be employed.

Your Profile

Do you fit to us?

You are an enthusiastic and committed scientist with a Master in e.g., Neurosciences, Biomedicine, Biology, Biochemistry. You have completed your studies with excellent grades and research experience in molecular neurosciences and preferably animal experiments. You thrive in international teams and translational research and are also interested to learn German. We expect you to work independently with a lively commitment within the KFO5001.

We look forward to receiving your application!

We would like to get to know you! Further information can be obtained by Prof. Dr. Heike Rittner (Phone: [phone] or by email).

This is what you can look forward to

• Training and Continuing Education
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Flexible Working Hours
• Collegiality
• Sport and Fitness Options
• Employee Events
• Corporate Benefits

Become part of the team: Apply now!

Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. HeikeRittner
Leiterin des ZiS
Tel: [phone]

Remuneration is in accordance with the relevant collective agreements. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference if they are otherwise equally qualified.