Medical Faculty Tübingen, Institute of Vegetative und Clinical Physiology, index number 6671

Full-time: 100 %

Application deadline: 30.09.2025

* with option to extend

Your responsibilities

• Establish and lead an independent research project in the research area of Metabolic / Cellular Physiology
• Write and publish scientific articles and present findings at international conferences
• Supervise staff and students (e.g., master’s and doctoral theses)
• Support teaching activities and conduct examinations and state exams in German
• Opportunity to build an independent research group depending on qualifications

Your profile

• Completed PhD in Life Sciences (e. g., Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Molecular Medicine, Medicine)
• Solid experience with standard laboratory techniques (cell culture, microscopy, immunohistochemistry, RNA/protein preparation, molecular biology, in vivo work)
• Experience with organoids, transgenic mice, CRISPR technology, data analysis, liver physiology
• Independent, responsible work ethic combined with strong teamwork skills and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration in physiological research and teaching
• Excellent proficiency in German (C1) and English, both written and spoken

What we offer

• Exciting research environment with high-impact publications and international collaborations in academia and industry
• Excellent mentoring and support in research, project management, and grant acquisition
• Combination of research and teaching with freedom to pursue independent projects and long-term career perspectives based on performance
• Attractive salary according including occupational pension (VBL)
• Opportunities for habilitation and participation in advanced training and professional development

About us

The Faculty of Medicine is one of the four founding faculties of the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen. With its non-clinical facilities as well as its research and teaching area corresponding to the organisational units of the University Hospital, it is one of the largest medical training and research institutions in Baden-Württemberg.

About the Institute of Vegetative ans Clinical Physiology

The Institute of Vegetative und Clinical Physiology led by Professor Jan Tchorz , offers a dynamic and diverse research environment with high-impact publications (including Nature Genetics, Cell Stem Cell, Nature Cell Biology) and international collaborations in academia and industry. Our interdisciplinary team uses state-of-the-art technologies to investigate cellular identity, metabolic function, regeneration, and tumorigenesis in major liver and other organ diseases, aiming to develop new therapeutic approaches. As a central contributor to preclinical teaching at the Faculty of Medicine, we also offer the opportunity to help shape physiology education and mentor students.

Contact for questions

07071 29-78250 (due to vacation from 15.09.2025)

gisela.waelder@med.uni-tuebingen.de