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PhD Position in Mitochondrial DNA Heteroplasmy, iPSC Reprogramming, and Neuronal Differentiation Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine (IUF) in Germany
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
DFG-funded PhD position for 3 years. Salary is TV-L E13 at 65% (part-time funded doctoral employment).
Country
Germany
University
IUF - Leibniz-Institut für umwelt- medizinische Forschung gGmbH
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About this position
PhD position available for a joint project between the Environmental Adaptation & Cellular Resilience Lab at the Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine (IUF) and Prof. Alessandro Prigione’s lab at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf / University Hospital Düsseldorf.
The DFG-funded project will study mitochondrial DNA heteroplasmy during the reprogramming of human cells into iPSCs and their differentiation into neurons. The research combines human iPSC models, neuronal differentiation, organoids, long-read mtDNA sequencing, bioinformatics, genome editing, and small-molecule screening.
Location: Düsseldorf, Germany. Start: ideally 1 October 2026. Duration: 3 years. Funding: TV-L E13, 65%.
Applicants should hold a relevant Master’s degree and have hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture. Experience with iPSCs, neuronal differentiation, organoids, genome engineering, mitochondrial biology, or NGS data analysis is a plus.
To apply, email your application with the reference “285E/26 DFG-Mito PhD Position” to [email protected] and [email protected].
Funding details
DFG-funded PhD position for 3 years. Salary is TV-L E13 at 65% (part-time funded doctoral employment).
What's required
A relevant Master’s degree is required. The candidate should have hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture. Experience with iPSCs, neuronal differentiation, organoids, genome engineering, mitochondrial biology, or NGS data analysis is considered an advantage.
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Germany
Research Interests
Cell Biology
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Genome Editing
Stem Cell Biology
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Germany
Research Interests
Neuropsychology
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Biomedical Engineering
Medical Science
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