PhD position Neurology (f/m/d)The University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) unites the Medical Faculty of the Georg-August University and the University Hospital in an integration model. With around 9,700 employees, the UMG and its subsidiaries are one of the largest employers in the region. Our clinics and institutes stand for high-quality patient care, excellent research, modern teaching and transfer of innovative technology.Göttingen as a city of science is located in the center of Germany and the University Medical Center Göttingen is integrated into an attractive network of university and non-university scientific institutions.
The Klinik für Neurologie of the University Medical Center Göttingen is looking for a new position to 01.01.2026
PhD position (f/m/d)part time, 25,025 hours per week, limited to three years
The University Medical Center Göttingen – Department of Neurology and the Institute for Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis Research are looking for a PhD Student (f/m/d).The topic of the PhD thesis is in the field of Parkinson-s disease. This disease is characterized by the aggregation of a-synuclein, leading to progressive degeneration of dopaminergic neurons. Evidence points towards immune processes contributing to the pathophysiology. The focus of the PhD project on offer is to dissect these immunological processes and to investigate their functional significance for progressive neurodegeneration. This PhD is a translational project in the cross-sectional field of Neuroimmunology and Neurodegeneration involving the Departments of Neurology and Neuroimmunology of the University Medical Center Göttingen. We offer a fully funded PhD position for a highly motivated candidate with a background in Immunology/Molecular Biology/Neuroscience.
Your tasksYour tasks
Conduct original research on the project, including experimental design, data collection and analysis, in both independent and collaborative manner
Characterize blood samples from both patients and controls
Apply research techniques in the field of Immunology and Neuroscience such as cell culture, flow cytometry, immunoassays, quantitative PCR and microscopy
Investigate the potential use of experimental models of Parkinson's disease
Participate in different method and soft-skill courses offered by the PhD programs of the University
Present your progress in regular lab meetings, thesis advisory committee meetings, scientific meetings and research conferences
Supervise and support bachelor's and master's students, thereby acquiring teaching and mentoring skills
Your qualificationsYour qualifications
Master-s degree (or equivalent) in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Natural Sciences, or a related field
Strong interest and profound scientific background in Immunology/Molecular Biology/Neuroscience
Excellent communication skills in English and ability to work in a team
We offerWe offer
Fixed termed position for 3 years, salary in accordance to the German Public Sector Collective Agreement TV-L
Excellent scientific and technical infrastructure
An international and highly motivated working environment with colleagues at different stages of their academic career in a laboratory with long-term experience in Neuroscience and Neuroimmunology
A wide range of interesting benefits as an UMG employee (including in-house daycare center, child vacation care, attractive infrastructure; health and sports promoted by excellent company health management)Contact:
Michael Bartl, MD
University Medical Center Göttingen,
Dept. of Neurology, Institute for Neuroimmunology and Multiple-Sclerosis-Research.
Robert-Koch-Str.40 37075 Göttingen;
E-Mail: michael.bartl@med.uni-goettingen.de
Lab website: https://neuroimmunologie.umg.eu/en/Our goal as University Medical Center Göttingen is professional equality for all genders. We strive to equalize the gender ratio in areas where there is underrepresentation. The University Medical Center Göttingen is particularly committed to the professional participation of severely disabled people and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled people. In the case of equal suitability, applications from severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the relevant regulations. We kindly ask you to indicate a disability/equal status in your letter of application in order to safeguard your interests.We look forward to receiving your application!The University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) unites the Medical Faculty of the Georg-August University and the University Hospital in an integration model. With around 9,700 employees, the UMG and its subsidiaries are one of the largest employers in the region. Our clinics and institutes stand for high-quality patient care, excellent research, modern teaching and transfer of innovative technology.Göttingen as a city of science is located in the center of Germany and the University Medical Center Göttingen is integrated into an attractive network of university and non-university scientific institutions.
Our goal as University Medical Center Göttingen is professional equality for all genders. We strive to equalize the gender ratio in areas where there is underrepresentation. The University Medical Center Göttingen is particularly committed to the professional participation of severely disabled people and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled people. In the case of equal suitability, applications from severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the relevant regulations. We kindly ask you to indicate a disability/equal status in your letter of application in order to safeguard your interests.
Universitätsmedizin Göttingen
Klinik für Neurologie
Prof. Dr. M. Bähr
Direktor der Klinik für Neurologie
Robert-Koch-Straße 40
37075 Göttingen
0551/39-61803