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. 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 01.2026 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. 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 tasks Your 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 qualifications Your 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 offer We 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.uni-goettingen.Website Our goal as University Medical Center Göttingen is professional equality for all genders. The University Medical Center Göttingen is particularly committed to the professional participation of severely disabled people and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled people. The University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) unites the Medical Faculty of the Georg-August University and the University Hospital in an integration model. 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. The University Medical Center Göttingen is particularly committed to the professional participation of severely disabled people and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled people. Universitätsmedizin Göttingen Klinik für Neurologie Prof. Bähr Direktor der Klinik für Neurologie Robert-Koch-Straße 40 37075 Göttingen 0551/39-61803