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CRC/SFB 1739 | Institute for Molecular Cardiovascular Research, University Hospital RWTH Aachen (external co-supervision: University Hospital Jena)
As part of our recently announced call for 11 PhD positions within CRC/SFB 1739, we're highlighting a project unraveling the role of innate immune activation in the crosstalk between hyperlipidemic metabolic alterations, atherosclerosis, and periodontal remodelling/periodontitis, supervised by Dr. Heidi Noels, with external co-supervision by Prof. Dr. Ulrike Schulze-Späte (Jena).
You will combine patient sample analyses with in vitro studies (primary cell/cell line culture, molecular biology tools, metabolomics, RNAseq) and animal models of atherosclerosis and ligation-induced periodontal remodeling.
Looking for: MSc in Life Sciences, Biomedicine, or related field (e.g. Biotechnology, Molecular Medicine, Biology, Biochemistry). Cell culture experience required; interest in animal models of atherosclerosis (FELASA certificate a plus).
Offer: TV-L E13, 65% | DFG-funded | IRTG doctoral training | Doctoral degree: Dr. rer. medic.
Apply: CV, motivation letter, reference letter directly by email → Dr. Heidi Noels (hnoels@ukaachen.de)
Start: October 2026 | Rolling review from August 2026 until filled
Website: https://www.ukaachen.de/kliniken-institute/sfb1739-weichgewebe-knochen-crosstalk/karriere/
Where to apply
E-mail: hnoels@ukaachen.de
Requirements
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications: see attached recruitment file
Specific Requirements: see attached recruitment file
Languages: ENGLISH (Level: Excellent)
Internal Application form(s) needed: SFB1739_Full_PhD_Recruitment_NOELS_SD-06.pdf (English, 316.34 KB - PDF)
Additional Information
Benefits: see attached recruitment file
Eligibility criteria: see attached recruitment file
Selection process: see attached recruitment file
Website for additional job details: https://www.ukaachen.de/kliniken-institute/sfb1739-weichgewebe-knochen-crosstalk/karriere/
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Institute for Molecular Cardiovascular Research, University Hospital RWTH Aachen
Country: Germany
City: Aachen
Postal Code: 52070
Contact
City: Aachen
Website: https://www.ukaachen.de/kliniken-institute/sfb1739-weichgewebe-knochen-crosstalk/karriere/
Street: Pauwelsstrasse 30
Postal Code: 52076
E-Mail: hnoels@ukaachen.de
