Research fellowships for PhD/MD candidates or Postdocs (f/d/m)

Medizinische Hochschule Hannover; Hannover; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health program

Social benefits of public service employment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

A prominent medical university in Hannover is offering research fellowships for PhD/MD candidates or Postdocs. The focus is on interdisciplinary research related to implants and improving safety through technology. Candidates should have an excellent master's degree in a relevant field and submit a CV with previous achievements, alongside a motivation letter that discusses their research interests within the SIIRI network. Active support for diverse and inclusive applications is encouraged, with benefits of public service employment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should hold an excellent master’s degree in dentistry, medicine, natural sciences, engineering, or data sciences.
• A CV detailing previous research achievements is necessary.
• A motivating letter explaining scientific interests and career goals is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interdisciplinary implant research within the SIIRI research network.
• Contribute to the development of digital implant life cycle management.
• Collaborate with a mentoring team to support career paths.

Skills

Excellent master’s degree

Previous achievements

Scientific interests

Education

Master's degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Research fellowships for PhD/MD candidates or Postdocs (f/d/m)

The Hannover Medical School (MHH), with around 10,000 employees, is a university institution for research and teaching in human and dental medicine and a university hospital providing supramaximal care. Research, teaching, patient care and administration work hand in hand in an integrated model on the MHH campus.

The DFG-funded Collaborative Research Centre/Transregio CRC/TRR 298 “Safety-Integrated and Infection-Reactive Implants” (SIIRI) awards 10 research fellowships for PhD/MD candidates or Postdocs in either dentistry or medicine, natural sciences (e.g. chemistry, biology and life sciences), engineering sciences (e.g. mechanical engineering, simulation and modelling) or data sciences.

Within the SIIRI research network, fundamental mechanisms of implant complications across various medical disciplines are investigated to develop strategies for effective prevention. The focus is on developing detection and reaction systems that can recognize incipient biological or technical complications early, and prevent or treat them through appropriate measures. The developed systems will merge into a digital implant life cycle management, ultimately leading to a long‑term increase in implant safety. Communication research contributes innovatively by examining doctor‑patient communication and analysing how acceptance and trust in new implant technologies can be promoted.

• Cutting‑edge, highly interdisciplinary implant research and implant life‑cycle management, from basic research to clinical application, patient and science communication
• Structured 3‑year PhD / 1‑year MD program integrated in the Interdisciplinary Research Training Group (IRTG) “Implant Technologies”
• A modern, individual curriculum with defined milestones and overarching learning outcomes in accordance with the European framework for research careers
• An interdisciplinary mentoring team supporting individual career paths (research, academic and industry)

We also offer cooperative induction training and further training opportunities, as well as a comprehensive health programme for employees. You will also enjoy the usual social benefits of public service employment. Applications from all backgrounds are welcome, because at SIIRI we believe that complex tasks are best tackled by diverse teams. Diversity is part of our strategy.

• Excellent master’s degree in one of the mentioned disciplines (or candidates in medicine or dentistry)
• CV highlighting previous achievements
• A convincing motivation letter explaining your scientific interests and career goals in the research network. Please indicate your interest in at least one of our PhD/MD/Postdoc projects

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We look forward to receiving your application in electronic form via the official application portal. If you have any specific questions about the position, please send them to [e-mail] or call the telephone number listed below as soon as possible.

You have any questions beforehand?
Dr. Katharina Nikutta
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Reference number 3638
Apply until: 18.01.2026
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The MHH is certified as family‑friendly university and stands for the promotion of women in the professional life. Applications of women are particularly welcome. Severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications are given preferential consideration.