PhD Candidate in Translational Pancreatitis and Thromboinflammation Research; part time 65 (m/w/d)

Our requirements

• A successfully completed university degree, preferably a Master’s degree or equivalent, in biology, biochemistry, molecular medicine, biotechnology, pharmacy or a related life-science discipline
• Strong interest in translational research, inflammation, pancreatitis, vascular biology or immunology
• Practical experience in molecular and cell biology, for example mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, microscopy, immunoblotting, quantitative PCR or functional cellular assays
• Previous experience with primary cells, patient samples, animal models, proteomics, lipidomics, nanoparticles or drug-delivery systems is an advantage, but not mandatory
• Motivation to learn new experimental technologies and quantitative analysis methods
• A careful, structured and reliable approach to experimental work
• Scientific curiosity, high motivation and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for working in an interdisciplinary and international research environment
• Very good written and spoken English
• German language skills are not required

Our offer

• An innovative PhD project within an interdisciplinary Collaborative Research Centre at LMU University Hospital
• A translational research environment combining experimental pancreatitis research, vascular biology, immunology and clinical medicine
• The opportunity to work with patient-derived biosamples, established disease models and modern molecular and imaging technologies
• State-of-the-art laboratories and access to advanced flow cytometry, microscopy, proteomics, lipidomics and data-analysis platforms
• Close collaboration with basic scientists, clinician scientists, bioinformaticians and experts in vascular and inflammatory biology
• Integration into a highly collaborative national research network with opportunities for scientific exchange across several disciplines
• Structured scientific supervision and support for professional and personal development
• Opportunities to participate in scientific workshops, training programmes and national and international conferences
• A supportive and inspiring working environment that encourages scientific independence and the development of new ideas
• Employment according to the German public-sector collective agreement, including annual leave and additional benefits in accordance with the applicable regulations
• The position is initially limited to three years. The precise wording regarding a possible extension should be adapted to the SFB funding conditions
• The position is based at LMU University Hospital, Campus Großhadern, in Munich
• Remuneration is based on the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the Länder (TV-L) including all allowances customary in the public sector.

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Posted Nov 01, 2026

Posted Nov 01, 2026