Karriere
am Klinikum & Medizinischer Fakultät
PhD Position within IRTG 2804 (f/m/d)
Faculty of Medicine, Research Group Molecular Psychiatry, International Graduate School (IRTG) 2804, index number 7212
Part-time: 65 %
Limited:
3 years 1
Start of work: as soon as possible
Application deadline: 28.02.2026
TV-L
i.d.R. E13 2
- Recruitment and phenotypic assessment of pre-/post-pubertal girls (ages 8–17) and pre-/postmenopausal women
- Conducting a standardized stress paradigm, partly within an fMRI (MIST)
- Laboratory work in molecular biology and epigenetics
- Data analysis (including data from longitudinal cohorts)
- Comparative analysis using data from Sweden on premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) during a planned research stay (1–6 months) in Uppsala
- Completed university degree in Medicine, Molecular Medicine, Biology, Neuroscience or related disciplines
- Interest in translational research at the intersection of clinical practice and basic molecular research
- Solid knowledge in molecular biology, genetics, and epigenetics
- Experience with human subject research, behavioral testing, and/or neuroimaging
- High motivation, initiative, team spirit, and strong communication skills
- Good German language skills are an advantage (required for working with participants); however, we welcome candidates willing to learn German during the project
- Empathy and sensitivity in working with study participants, including minors
Modern Environment
- Innovative university hospital
- State-of-the-art technology
- World-class international research
- Excellent career prospects
Research
- Cutting-edge research at the highest level
- Support from PhD to professorship
Career & Development
- Structured onboarding
- In-house academy
- Diverse training opportunities
- Targeted career development
Internationality
- Cultural & generational diversity
- Support through language courses
- Integration programmes (nursing)
Equal Opportunities & Diversity
- Active promotion of equality
- Internal committees as a point of contact
- Network for conflict resolution
- Innovative university hospital
- State-of-the-art technology
- World-class international research
- Excellent career prospects
- Cutting-edge research at the highest level
- Support from PhD to professorship
- Structured onboarding
- In-house academy
- Diverse training opportunities
- Targeted career development
- Cultural & generational diversity
- Support through language courses
- Integration programmes (nursing)
- Active promotion of equality
- Internal committees as a point of contact
- Network for conflict resolution
The Faculty of Medicine is one of the four founding faculties of the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen. With its non-clinical facilities as well as its research and teaching area corresponding to the organisational units of the University Hospital, it is one of the largest medical training and research institutions in Baden-Württemberg.
The Molecular Psychiatry research group investigates the genetic and epigenetic foundations of psychiatric disorders – with the long-term goal of developing improved therapeutic strategies. Our research is interdisciplinary, internationally connected, and highly relevant to clinical practice. As part of an innovative research project, you will study epigenetic mechanisms related to stress responses during hormonal transition phases in women – particularly during puberty and menopause.
Frau Prof. Dr. Vanessa Nieratschker
Index number: 7212
Including CV and cover letter
Application deadline: 28.02.2026
Index number: 7212
Including CV and cover letter
Application deadline: 28.02.2026
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We offer remuneration in accordance with TV-L (collective wage agreement for the Public Service of the German Federal States),
severely handicapped persons with equal qualifications are given preferential consideration.
Interview expenses are not covered.
Please note the applicable vaccination regulations.
1 Continued employment will be sought whereever possible.
2 The data provided does not constitute a basis for an employment contract at the University Hospital of Tübingen. It is intended to serve as a rough guide for all interested parties. Remuneration is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreements in conjunction with the corresponding pay scales.
Further information can be found here: https://www.medizin.uni-tuebingen.de/de/karriere/gehalt
