The [Institute of Neuropathology](Institute%20of%20Neuropathology) is offering a

PhD candidate (f/m/d) Doctoral thesis on “Schwann cell adaptation in peripheral nerve repair”

Operational area: Institute of Neuropathology -Experimental neuropathology-

Working hours: Part-Time 65% (25,03 hours/week)

Duration/Term of employment: the position is limited for 3 years in accordance with the WissZeitVG (German Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act) with the option of prolongation. The successful applicant will be encouraged and supported to achieve a doctoral degree.
Start date: as soon as possible
Remuneration/Rates: EG 13 (TV-L)

Why choose us?

We offer…

- 30 days of vacation
- A bonus of 3,000 euros for employees who help recruit employees in the care sector
- An attractive company pension scheme from VBL
- Education opportunities, including updating and upgrading
- Access to public transport
- In-house kindergarten (places subject to availability)
- Staff residences (places subject to availability and by arrangement)
- An onboarding app for new employees
- Extended opening hours in the staff restaurant

Tasks:

The aim is to carry out a doctoral project on the topic of “Schwann cell adaptation in peripheral nerve repair” in the zebrafish model using microscopic, transgenic, molecular biological, and pharmacological methods.

- Planning, conducting, and evaluating experiments using the zebrafish model
- Presentation of research results and writing of manuscripts
- Cloning of plasmids and microinjections for the production of transgenic zebrafish lines
- Confocal microscopy and laser-induced nerve lesions in zebrafish to study regeneration and Schwann cell changes during regeneration
- Pharmacological modulation in the zebrafish model
- Care, monitoring, feeding, and genotyping of zebrafish

Profile:

- Completed bachelor's and master's thesis in biology or comparable fields
- Practical experience in the use of molecular biology methods
- Very good theoretical knowledge of molecular biology methods
- Experience in developing scientific hypotheses/questions and writing scientific texts
- Independent scientific work under supervision
- Very good English skills (Level C1)
- Desirable:

- Experience with and qualification to perform animal experiments, if possible
- Confident use of common software tools
- Experience in image processing of microscopic images
- Very good knowledge of statistics

- Analytical thinking skills and high motivation to perform
- Ability to work in a team, reliability and flexibility
- Organizational skills and manual dexterity
- Independence and initiative

Application:

The application deadline for the advertised position GB-P-54642 is 06.03.2026.

Contact:

University Hospital of the RWTH Aachen, Institute of Neuropathology, Director Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Joachim Weis, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jun. Prof. Dr. Dr. Juliane Bremer
E-Mail: jbremer@ukaachen.de
Phone: +49 (0)241 80 89418

We look forward to receiving your application!

This job advertisement is aimed at all genders.

The RWTH Aachen University Hospital promotes equal opportunity and diversity. Applications from women are expressly sought and, in accordance with relevant laws, will be treated preferentially.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and they will be given priority if they are equally suitable.

Employment at a fraction less than the weekly full-time working hours stated above is generally possible.

It is preferable to use our digital application portal at www.karriere.ukaachen.de to apply. The portal allows you to upload your documents to an electronic application folder, which is protected from unauthorized access. Applications received by email are transferred to our application portal and then deleted in accordance with data protection regulations. (Transmission by email is usually inadequately protected.) If you do not agree to the transfer of your data to our portal, we unfortunately cannot consider your application. The data in the portal will be deleted after the retention period has expired.