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PhD candidate (m/f/d) for the LIMES Institute of the "Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn"

PhD candidate (m/f/d) for the LIMES Institute of the "Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn"

Land Nordrhein-Westfalen
locationRegina-Pacis-Weg 3, 53113 Bonn, Deutschland
remoteTeilweise Homeoffice
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The University of Bonn is an international research university offering a broad range of subjects. With a 200-year history, some 31,500 students, more than 6,000 employees and an outstanding reputation in Germany and abroad, the University of Bonn is one of the leading universities in Germany and has been awarded the status of a University of Excellence.

The LIMES Institute is looking for a

PhD candidate (m/f/d) 65%

to start from September 2025 initially limited to 3 years according to gem. § 2 (1) WissZeitVG. The research group of Prof Mihai Netea investigates the role of inflammatory processes in ageing. To this end, it is integrating multiomics data on proteome, lipidome, epigenome, immune phenotype from human cohorts to calculate biological clocks and thirr roles in aging in individuals with obesity. The project is imbedded in the Collaborative Research Center 1454 Metaflammation and Cellular Programming.

Your tasks:

  • conducting ex vivo and in vitro experiments using molecular biology and immunology techniques,
  • basic and multiomics data analysis,
  • development and optimization of experimental protocols,
  • generation and validation of scientific hypothesis,
  • writing scientific texts,
  • support for research and teaching activities in the field of immunology,
  • active participation in seminar, lab meetings, scientific conferences, workshops

Your profile:

  • Master degree in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics or related field,
  • knowledge of molecular biology and immunology techniques, bioinformatic skills,
  • good communication in English,
  • motivated, flexible, team-oriented and interested in further training.

We offer:

  • A varied, challenging job with one of the largest employers in the region
  • The opportunity to complete a doctorate
  • Occupational pension (VBL)
  • Many options available for university sports
  • Excellent access by public transport thanks to Bonn’s central location as well as the opportunity to take advantage of low-cost parking
  • Flexible working hours and the ability to work from home
  • Remuneration in accordance with TV-L pay grade 13.

The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It is certified as a family-friendly university. The University of Bonn seeks to increase female representation in staffing areas where women are underrepresented and provide special career support. It thus expressly encourages qualified women to apply. Applications will be handled in accordance with the NRW State Gender Equality Act (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz, LGG NRW). Applications from qualified candidates with a certified severe disability or from those of equal status are especially welcome.

If you are interested in this position, please send your complete application by August 10, 2025, quoting reference 2025/96. For technical reasons, applications may only be submitted by email as a single PDF file to kplacek@uni-bonn.de. For further information please contact Dr. Katarzyna Placek (Tel.: 0228 / 73 62787).

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