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PhD Project on Control of Cardiovascular Inflammaging at Goethe University Frankfurt Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main in Germany
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Cell Biology
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Oct 15, 2026
Country
Germany
University
Goethe Universität Frankfurt

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PhD opportunity in cardiovascular inflammaging at Goethe University Frankfurt, offered through the Hector Fellow Academy in Germany.
The project is supervised by Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Stefanie Dimmeler and focuses on the fundamental mechanisms underlying cardiovascular disease, vascular growth, repair, and aging. The research aims to support the development of new cellular and pharmacological therapies, with current work centered on cardiovascular repair and inflammaging.
Research areas and keywords: cardiovascular inflammaging, cardiovascular disease, vascular growth, cardiovascular repair, aging, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, medical biology, immunology, bioinformatics, single-cell sequencing, FACS, histology.
Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a master’s degree or equivalent in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Medical Biology, or Medicine with excellent grades. Required skills include very good physiology knowledge, basic bioinformatics, experience with single-cell sequencing data analysis, a FELASA certificate, basic immunological knowledge, FACS experience, and prior histology experience. Strong teamwork, communication, flexibility, and organizational skills are also expected. Excellent English is required.
Funding: the position is funded at TV-GU 13, 65% for 3 years, with the possibility of a 1-year extension. The offer also mentions extensive research funding, membership in an excellent research network, training and networking opportunities, and a LandesTicket Hessen for public transport.
Location: Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany.
Application: apply through the Hector Fellow Academy application portal before 15 October 2026. The post also references an internal PDF advert and an Euraxess listing for more details.
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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