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Institution Faculty of Medicine - Anatomische Anstalt LST 1 Remuneration group TV-L E13 Full-time / Part-time Start date 1st April 2026 Application deadline 2026-01-31

brings together leading scientists in medicine (dermatology, pediatrics, internal medicine and surgery), molecular biology, immunology, biomedicine, and systems research to investigate fundamental mechanisms underlying development of diseases related to desmosome disorders.

Within the scope of this SFB/TRR several projects of the Department of Vegetative Anatomy of the LMU in Munich were approved. One of the projects C01 – „Role and mechanisms underlying desmoglein 2 truncation and deficiency in the intestinal epithelium“ will be carried out and led by Daniela Kugelmann and Nicolas Schlegel.

Project no C01

The aim of Project C01 is to investigate the consequences of desmoglein-2 (Dsg2) dysfunction in the intestine by analyzing the total loss of Dsg2 in an inducible, gut-specific mouse model and exploring the effects of patient-derived Dsg2 mutations as a model for digestive tract inflammation caused by primary desmosomal dysfunction in the intestinal epithelium.

We are looking for you:

Doctoral Fellow / Candidate (PhD) (m/f/x)

in Munich

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• You are supposed to fulfil the research of the C01-project within the SFB/TRR 425
• Communication and coordination of the labwork related to the project C01, which has to be integrated in our ongoing labwork of the department, as well as into the other projects of the SFB/TRR to be carried out in Munich
• Preparation of the obtained data and their appropriate presentation within the SFB/TRR and at conferences

Your qualifications:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in biology, biochemistry, molecular medicine, biophysics, bioinformatics, or a related field
• Strong interest in mechanistic and translational biomedical research
• Hands-on experience with laboratory and analytical methods relevant to the specific project (cell-culture, microbiological and biochemical investigations, image analysis and data processing) and analytical thinking
• Highly motivated with the ability to work both independently on experimental tasks and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• Proficiency in English, German skills are beneficial but not required

Benefits:

• A fully funded position according to DFG/TV-L guidelines (TV-L E13 65%)
• Close exchange with the researchers working in this multidisciplinary research consortium
• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities at the LMU (Confocal-, STED-, Atomic-Force-Microscopy, Electron Microscopy)
• Structured doctoral training within the Integrated Research Training Group (IRTG) and CRC DEFINE
• A highly collaborative, international research environment
• Close exchange with researchers from Munich, Marburg and Würzburg being part of this CRC
• Your workplace is in the city-center of Munich and easily accessible by public transport

The position is limited in duration in accordance to the funding period for three years and nine months. The application for prolongation of the consortium is planned.

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

Contact:

Submit your application by 31st Jan 2026 in a pdf-file to:

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