The earliest possible starting date is April 1st, 2026.
Apply now and become part of the newly funded CRC 1756 "Chemical and Biological Principles of Cellular Trigger Responses»! The CRC 1756 is an interdisciplinary collaborative research centre (CRC) funded by the German Science Foundation (DFG) and Austrian Science Fund (FWF) and led by principale investigators from the Departments of Biology and Chemistry at the University of Konstanz (Germany) and the University of Vienna (Austria).
Projects in the CRC 1756 aim to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of the generation, sensing, and cellular responses to chemical and physical triggers by applying Chemical Biology approaches. Available projects are described here.
Research Environment
The University of Konstanz has been successful in the German Excellence Initiative and its follow-up programme, the Excellence Strategy and is among the most highly ranked institutions in Germany. All doctoral researchers can conduct their research in a lively and academically outstanding research environment.
Doctoral researchers of the CRC 1756 will be members of the Konstanz Research School Chemical Biology (KoRS-CB), an interdisciplinary graduate school of the Departments of Biology, Chemistry and Computer & Information Science. Our doctoral researchers are supported by a thesis committee, participate in scientific and transferable skills courses and profit from career development support.
The city of Konstanz is located directly on the border to Switzerland and situated beside the beautiful shores of Lake Constance/Bodensee. Surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, it offers countless opportunities for year-round outdoor activities.
Funding
All positions are funded until December 31st, 2029 according to TV-L (E13, 67%). For information on the funding of Projects B07 (Bioinformatics) and A02 (located at the University of Vienna, Austria), please see the project information.
Eligibility
You must hold a master's degree or equivalent in biology, chemistry, life sciences, bioinformatics, or related subjects, should have completed your studies with grades significantly above-average and bring a strong interest in Chemical Biology. A keen enthusiasm for science, a high level of motivation, excellent communication skills, the ability to work in a team, and fluency in written and spoken English are prerequisites.
Application Procedure
Applications should contain the following documents in one PDF file:
Cover letter with the indication of the projects you would like to apply for (max. 1 page)
Motivation letter (max. 1 page)
Curriculum vitae
Contact details for two academic references, who agree to be contacted during the selection process
A maximum of three CRC 1756 projects you are interested in, ranked by your preference
Copy of your bachelor's and master's degree certificates (or equivalent) incl. transcripts of records
Applications are to be submitted as one PDF by email to: application-chembiol@uni-konstanz.de
Questions can be directed to the general manager of the KoRS-CB, Dr. Tina Romer, via e-mail: application-chembiol@uni-konstanz.de or by phone: (+ 49 (0)7531 / 88 - 2237).
We look forward to receiving your applications.
Application deadline:
The application process is open until February 11th, 2026.
The University of Konstanz is committed to ensuring an environment that provides equal opportunities and promotes diversity as well as a good balance between university and family life. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to increase the number of women working in research and teaching.