The University of Marburg, founded in 1527, offers a variety of excellent programs of study for around 22,000 students and confronts the important topics of our time through excellent research across a broad spectrum of sciences.

The Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Pharmacology, research group of Prof. Dr. Thomas Worzfeld, is currently accepting applications for a Postdoc in Kidney Plasticity .

The position is initially offered for a period of 2 years. The starting date is as soon as possible. The position is fulltime with salary and benefits commensurate with a public service position in the state Hesse, Germany (TV-H E 13, 100 %).

The Institute of Pharmacology focuses on deciphering the molecular mechanisms that control regeneration as well as tumor initiation and progression in epithelial tissues (https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/fb20/departments/bpc/pharmatoxikol). The project will elucidate the molecular and biomechanical programs of renal cellular plasticity, which are crucial for kidney repair after damage . Methodologically, the project aims to develop novel organoid-on-a-chip models of kidney injury. The applied techniques will include mouse and human kidney organoids, tissue engineering, biomechanics, single cell-analyses, advanced imaging, and animal models.

Tasks:

• to actively pursue the proposed project with the aim of characterizing the molecular, biomechanical and functional mechanisms of epithelial plasticity in kidney repair
• to contribute to the preparation of scientific publications, grant applications and presentations
• to contribute to teaching in Biomedical Sciences (Master programme)

Profile:

• M.Sc. degree or equivalent as well as Ph.D. degree in a Life Sciences subject
• experience in tissue engineering and biomechanics
• experience in cell biology including work with organoids, molecular biology, advanced imaging, and animal experiments would be advantageous
• high motivation, team spirit and creativity
• ability to pursue research projects independently as well as in collaborations
• very good written and spoken English skills

We offer:

• dynamic scientific environment in an international and motivated team
• campus with modern state-of-the-art infrastructure
• access to international research networks
• dedicated supervision
• comprehensive training and mentoring program
• free use of public transportation in Hessen ("state ticket”)

Please apply by September 21st, 2025, using the application link.

The position will be filled by a temporary contract that is limited to the period which is necessary to gain further scientific expertise (such as the preparation for a subsequent qualification period). Within the entrusted tasks the opportunity for independent scientific work to obtain further personal qualification is given. The limitation of the contract complies to § 2, 1 WissZeitVG. We support women and strongly encourage them to apply. In areas where women are underrepresented, female applicants will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. As a certified family-friendly university, we support our employees in balancing family and career. A reduction of working time is possible. Applicants with a disability as described in SGB IX (§ 2 Abs. 2, 3) will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. Application and interview costs cannot be refunded.