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PhD Positions in Protease Research (DFG GRK 2606 ProtPath) University of Freiburg in Germany

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Cell Biology

Funding

Fully funded PhD positions in a DFG-funded doctoral program. Positions are offered as 3-year contracts with salary according to E13 TV-L at 65%.

Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

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Germany

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University of Freiburg

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Keywords

Cell Biology
Immunology
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Cancer Biology
Biology
Medical Science
Hematopoiesis
Genetic
Radiopharmacy

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The DFG Research Training Group 2606 ProtPath at the University of Freiburg / Freiburg University and its Medical Center offers doctoral researcher (PhD) positions in protease research in Germany.

This graduate college focuses on protease functions in cellular pathways through discovery and analysis of protease substrates. The research environment is strongly interdisciplinary, combining biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, and proteomics. Projects span cancer biology, immune regulation, protein interaction networks, hematopoiesis, and translational radiopharmaceutical development.

Available projects include: P1 with Prof. Dr. Matthias Eder on cancer-associated proteases and novel theranostic radiopharmaceuticals for pancreatic cancer; P2 with Dr. Ruth Geiss-Friedlander on DPP9 regulation, substrate recognition, and non-catalytic functions; P4 with Prof. Dr. Georg Häcker on sub-lethal caspase activity in primary cells; and P9 with Prof. Dr. Thomas Reinheckel on aminopeptidase function and substrates during myelopoiesis.

The positions are fully funded and offered as 3-year contracts with salary according to E13 TV-L, 65%. The program is designed for early-stage researchers who have completed undergraduate training in a life science subject and who want to develop into independent scientists for academia, biotech, or industry.

Eligibility highlights: Master of Science degree required; applicants should be highly motivated doctoral candidates in life sciences of all nationalities with a strong commitment to basic and translational research. English proficiency proof is required, and German Abitur is accepted as proof.

Application materials: CV, personal/contact details, bachelor and master degrees (or equivalent) with transcripts and certificates, university entrance qualification certificate and transcript, proof of English proficiency, two reference letters, and a motivation letter/research interest statement including project preference.

Deadline: 15 October 2026. Start dates: January 2027 for P2 and P9; March 2027 for P1 and P4. Apply online via the ProtPath website and upload all required documents as one merged PDF.

Funding details

Fully funded PhD positions in a DFG-funded doctoral program. Positions are offered as 3-year contracts with salary according to E13 TV-L at 65%.

What's required

Applicants must have a Master of Science degree or equivalent to enter the program. The call is for highly motivated doctoral candidates in life sciences of all nationalities who are strongly committed to basic and translational research. Required application documents include CV, personal/contact details, bachelor and master degrees or equivalent with transcripts and certificates, university entrance qualification certificate and transcript, proof of English proficiency (German Abitur accepted as proof), two reference letters, and a motivation letter with research interest and project preference.

How to apply

Review the individual project descriptions and application instructions on the ProtPath website. Prepare all required documents as one merged PDF file. Submit the application online via the “apply now” button before the deadline.

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