Open Positions

• You will work in one selected RTG research project and participate in the RTG qualification program
• Salary level: TVL-E13 (65%)
• Duration: up to four years
• Location: University of Stuttgart, Allmandring 31, 70569 Stuttgart (Projects 1-8, and 10), or University of Tübingen, Auf der Morgenstelle 34, 72076 Tübingen (Project 9)
• Starting date: 1.10.2025

• Cutting-edge research projects providing outstanding doctoral topics and excellent experimental and theoretical training in the relevant disciplines
• Early involvement of doctoral researchers in independent research
• Unique, interdisciplinary education in an emerging field of biomedical research
• Excellent training program for scientific and transferable skills providing all necessary skills for a successful career in academia or industry
• Highly engaged joint supervision by two principal investigators from different research fields
• Competitive salary  (TVL-E13, 65%), secured funding for up to 4 years
• Modern lab space and up-to-date equipment
• Friendly, cooperative and stimulating working environment

• Strong interest in the disciplines and research topics covered by EpiSignal
• Enthusiasm for science and a high degree of motivation
• Strong ambitions to conduct interdisciplinary research in this emerging field
• Solid theoretical knowledge and experimental skills in topics related to the EpiSignal projects
• A completed master's or diploma degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, molecular (epi)genetics, systems biology, chemical biology, or related disciplines
• Excellent communication and interaction skills
• Proficient written and spoken English communication skills

Your application should be provided as single pdf (no larger than 10 MB) including the following items in the corresponding order:

1) Applicant data sheet in which you are asked to select up to three projects you would like to join
2) Motivation letter with a brief description of qualifications, research background, and why you are interested in the   position (max. 1 page)  
3) Curriculum vitae
4) Title and summary of M.Sc. Thesis (max. 2 pages, provide also if thesis is not yet finished)
5) Scan of degree diplomas (English or German)
6) Transcript of records (courses and grades, English or German)

Application deadline: May 18, 2025

Applications are exclusively accepted by email to:

episignal@ibc.uni-stuttgart.de

Dr. Sara Weirich
Program Manager EpiSignal RTG
Institute of Biochemistry
University Stuttgart
Allmandring 31
D-70569 Stuttgart
Germany

sara.weirich@ibc.uni-stuttgart.de