PhD Student (m/f/d)

Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen; Gießen; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research university in Germany seeks a doctoral researcher to investigate cellular and molecular mechanisms of COPD. The role involves planning and conducting experiments, analyzing data, and contributing to scientific publications. Candidates should have a Master's degree in life sciences and laboratory experience. This position offers a PhD stipendium for 3 years starting March 2026 and opportunities for continuous education and mentorship.

Leistungen

Access to a world-class scientific network

Training in experimental techniques

Continuous education through seminars and conferences

PhD stipendium for 3 years

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in life sciences or human/veterinary medicine.
• Prior experience in lab techniques like cell culture and molecular biology.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Aufgaben

• Investigate cellular and molecular mechanisms of COPD.
• Plan and conduct experiments and troubleshoot as needed.
• Prepare abstracts and manuscripts for peer-review.
• Maintain laboratory working efficiency.

Kenntnisse

Good command of English

Laboratory experience

Communication skills

Motivation and commitment

Ausbildung

Master’s degree or equivalent in life sciences

Jobbeschreibung

The successful candidate will join the team led by Dr. Marija Gredić and investigate cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying pathological changes in COPD and the role of innate immunity in pulmonary vascular alterations associated with this disease. This work will consist of planning, performing and troubleshooting experiments, and preparation of abstracts and manuscripts for peer-review journals. The candidate will be responsible to ensure the conduct and compliance of research studies according to good research practice, and will contribute to maintain day-to-day laboratory working efficiency. Experimental work will include at least two of the following areas:

• Planning and daily care about one of our pre-clinical disease models, and related physiological and histological examinations of emphysema and pulmonary hypertension
• Fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) analyses of immune cell phenotypes related to development of COPD and imaging of cells and tissues using confocal microscopy
• Molecular and functional studies in primary cells cultures, tissue cultures or explanted organs
• Analyses of multi-omics data sets

What we offer

• An international environment with access to a world-class scientific network and support program within our lab, CPI Academy and The German Center for Lung Research (Deutsches Zentrum für Lungenforschung, DZL) Academy networks
• Labs with state-of-the-art technologies and opportunity to learn and independently perform the number of in vivo, ex vivo and in vitro techniques
• Training in experimental techniques needed for the project execution, close mentorship and guidance of the research project
• Continuous education through seminars, retreats, annual conferences and two graduate programs: Molecular Biology and Medicine of the Lung (MBML) and Giessen Graduate Centre for the Life Sciences (GGL)
• Ph.D. stipendium/3 years full time starting March 2026, with possible extension

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent in life sciences (biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology), or a degree in human or veterinary medicine
• Good command of English and good communication skills
• A high degree of responsibility, motivation, commitment and interest in scientific work
• Previous laboratory experience (cell culture, molecular biology or handling rodents). Experience in the techniques related to the position is considered an advantage

How to apply

Please submit your application and supporting documents by e-mail to Dr. Marija Gredic ([e-mail]). Deadline is December 30 th , 2025. The application should contain the following documents

• Motivation letter no longer than 1 page
• CV
• Certificates (BSc, MSc) and other relevant documents
• Contact details of at least one reference