Doctoral Researcher
Uni Marburg
- Institution
- Uni Marburg
- Position type
- PhD
- Application deadline
- 20 September 2026
- Location
- Marburg, Hessen, DE
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
Entry date:
2026-12-01
Application deadline:
2026-09-20
Salary:
E 13 TV-H
Duration:
3 years
Volume of employment:
part-time (65%)
The University of Marburg, founded in 1527, offers a variety of excellent programs of study for around 22,000 students and confronts the important topics of our time through excellent research across a broad spectrum of sciences.
The Department of Biology research group on “Developmental Genetics and Cell Biology of Animals”, Prof. Dr. Christian Helker is currently accepting applications for a
The position is offered for a period of 3 years, if no former times of qualification must be considered. The starting date is 2026-12-01. The position is part-time (65 % of regular working hours) with salary and benefits commensurate with a public service position in the state Hesse, Germany (TV-H E 13, 65 %).
Tasks:
- Investigate lymphangiogenesis using the zebrafish model.
- Investigate interactions between different cell types and lymphatic vessels across various organs using advanced zebrafish models
- Generate, characterize, and validate transgenic zebrafish lines
- Contribute to scientific and technical support activities within the research group.
- Supervise and mentor to bachelor’s and master’s students involved in the research
The position is limited to a time period deemed adequate for the completion of a doctoral degree. As part of the assigned duties, there will be ample opportunity to conduct the independent scientific research necessary for the completion of a doctorate. The limitation complies to Section 2(1) of the German Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG).
Profile:
- Completed MSc degree or equivalent in biology
- Excellent knowledge of molecular biology
- Strong interest and experience in the fields of imaging, immunohistochemistry/histology, and image processing
- Excellent data analysis skills, as well as strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work in a team, a high level of intrinsic motivation, and enthusiasm for research
Disposition to own scientific qualification (e.g., a doctoral project in the field of hematopoiesis) is expected.
We offer:
- State-of-the-art imaging technologies (confocal, spinning-disk, and light-sheet microscopy)
- Multi-omics approaches across various zebrafish models
- A collaborative, innovative, and supportive research environment
- Professional development opportunities, including training, coaching, and mentoring
We actively support the professional development of junior researchers by the offers of Marburg Research Academy (MARA), the International Office and the Higher Education Didactics Office.
Contact for more Information
Lilli Backhaus
+49 6421-28 23457
backhaul@staff.uni-marburg.de
We support women and strongly encourage them to apply. In areas where women are underrepresented, female applicants will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. As a certified family-friendly university, we support our employees in balancing family and career. A reduction of working time is possible. Applicants with a disability as discribed in the Social Security Code (Section 2(2) and (3) of Book IX of the Social Security Code (SGB IX)) will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. Application and interview costs can not be refunded.
Please apply by 20. September 2026 using the application-button below.
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