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6 PhD student positions (fully funded), RNA biology and RNA therapeutics

The RNA Society · Indiana, United States · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time

About the programme

RNAmed – Future Leaders in RNA-based Medicine is an international graduate programme based in Bavaria, Germany. Launched in 2022 and funded by the Elite Network of Bavaria (ENB), the programme takes a holistic approach to endowing doctoral students with the skills necessary for a career in the rapidly growing field of RNA-based medicine. The programme brings together a diverse consortium of world-leading scientists in RNA modification and delivery, CRISPR-Cas systems, microRNAs, non-coding RNA, RNA biology of infections, and RNA chemistry. An international spirit, active networking, extracurricular activities and pharmaceutical translation are main features of RNAmed.

Open positions

The following supervisors have open positions (more information at https://www.uni-wuerzburg.de/en/imib/rnamed/supervisors/):

  • Dr. Jörg Vogel (University of Würzburg)
  • Dr. Cynthia Sharma (University of Würzburg)
  • Dr. Claudia Höbartner (University of Würzburg)
  • Dr. Utz Fischer (University of Würzburg)
  • Dr. Selim Corbacioglu (University Hospital Regensburg)
  • Dr. Andrea Rentmeister (LMU Munich) – note: Prof. Rentmeister is particularly looking for applicants with a strong background in biochemistry (RNA biochemistry).

Requirements

  • Hold a Master's degree (with top grades) or equivalent in the life sciences, chemistry, medicine, pharmaceutical sciences or a related discipline
  • Outstanding academic record
  • Open to all nationalities

Application materials

Applications must be submitted in English preferably by email as one single PDF file to med-rnamed@uni-wuerzburg.de. Please include:

  • Cover letter (in addition to your motivation for RNAmed, please also indicate which two of the listed research groups you would prefer and explain why)
  • CV
  • Contact information of two academic reference persons
  • Relevant certificates
  • List of publications (if applicable)

Key dates

  • Application deadline: September 17, 2026
  • Preferred start date: January 2027 (later starting dates are negotiable)

Additional information

  • Salary will be based on the pay scale for the public sector in Germany (TV-L)
  • Informal inquiries may be directed to the programme speaker, Prof. Dr. Jörg Vogel (joerg.vogel@uni-wuerzburg.de)
  • The participating universities aim to increase the proportion of female employees; applications from qualified women are particularly welcome
  • Preference will be given to handicapped persons in case of otherwise equal aptitude; if applicable, please clearly state any severe disabilities in your cover letter or CV

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