PhD position for Topical Gene Therapy

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Work on the above-mentioned project topic within the framework of scientific research projects
• Design, plan, and implement project objectives within the respective research project
• Generate insights for the preparation of a doctoral thesis, ideally aimed at translating research findings into therapies for severe genetic diseases of the lung and skin, as well as supporting the research community
• Conduct literature research
• Publish original research findings in peer-reviewed journals in accordance with scientific standards
• Where applicable, supervise and support undergraduate and Master’s students
• Contribute to teaching activities

Your qualifications:

• Applicants must have an M.Sc./State examination degree (or equal qualification) in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical engineering, biochemistry, or a related field with relevant experience
• Excellent written and spoken German and English skills
• Experience in (primary) cell culture work and gene therapies is considered an asset  
• Practical experience in biomolecular methods is considered an asset  
• High levels of participation in a collaborative team setting, a high degree of self-motivation, time management skills, and an ability to demonstrate creativity and sound judgment will be required

Benefits:

The position is classified according to the Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the German Federal States (TV-L) in salary group E13. Remuneration is based on individual qualifications and experience and corresponds to 65% of a full-time position. The current TV-L salary table can be found here: https://www.tdl-online.de/tv-l/tarifvertrag.html

The position is initially limited to 3 years within the framework of a doctoral qualification.

The workplace is located at the LMU Campus Munich-Großhadern within the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, with excellent public transport connections. You will work in a modern research environment with close integration into interdisciplinary research networks.

LMU Munich stands for excellent research, an international academic environment, and strong support for early-career researchers.

People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment.

Contact:

For further information, please email: sarah.hedtrich@ubc.ca

If interested, please send a curriculum vitae, a motivation letter, and the names of two referees to sarah.hedtrich@ubc.ca by June 30, 2026.