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Institution Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy - Department Pharmazie Remuneration group TV-L E13 Full-time / Part-time Part-time (65%) Start date 01.10.2026

About us:

Prof. Sarah Hedtrich (currently Tier I Canada Research Chair and Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada) will assume the Chair of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology at LMU Munich in October 2026 and is now recruiting ambitious candidates to help build a dynamic new research lab at the LMU Munich.

The Hedtrich’s lab mission is to understand and tackle mechanisms of inflammatory and genetic diseases of human epithelia and translate these insights into meaningful therapeutic strategies. We tackle complex biological questions through highly interdisciplinary approaches, working at the interface of pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical engineering, and medicine in close collaboration with leading experts across fields. We are building a driven, collaborative, and forward-thinking team, and we are looking for curious, motivated individuals who want to make a tangible impact through cutting-edge research.

The Hedtrich lab is looking for a motivated PhD student to continue our exciting work on generating immunocompetent epithelial (disease) models, with a focus on secondary lymphoid tissue models and connecting them to complex human-based epithelial models such as the skin. The overall goal of this work is to generate, validate, and application of human epithelial models including organ-on-chip approaches to emulate inflammatory and infectious diseases. Following successful generation, the models will be leveraged to unravel disease-related mechanisms in single state and multi-organ settings.

We are looking for you:

PhD Student for Bioengineering Immunocompetent Epithelial (Disease) Models (m/f/d) (m/f/x)

in München

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Work on the above-mentioned project topic within the framework of scientific research projects
• Design, plan, and implement project objectives within the respective research project
• Generate insights for the preparation of a doctoral thesis
• Conduct literature research
• Publish original research findings in peer-reviewed journals in accordance with scientific standards
• Where applicable, supervise and support undergraduate and Master’s students
• Contribute to teaching activities

Your qualifications:

• Applicants must have an M.Sc./State examination degree (or equal qualification) in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical engineering, biochemistry, or a related field with relevant experience
• Excellent written and spoken German and English skills
• Experience in bioengineering, cell culture work or standard biomolecular methods is considered an asset
• High levels of participation in a collaborative team setting, a high degree of self-motivation, time management skills, and an ability to demonstrate creativity and sound judgment will be required

Benefits:

The position is classified according to the Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the German Federal States (TV-L) in . Remuneration is based on individual qualifications and experience and corresponds to 65% of a full-time position. The current TV-L salary table can be found .

The position is initially limited to three years within the framework of a doctoral qualification.

The workplace is located at the LMU Campus Munich-Großhadern within the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, with excellent public transport connections. You will work in a modern research environment with close integration into interdisciplinary research networks.

LMU Munich stands for excellent research, an international academic environment, and strong support for early-career researchers.

People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment.

Contact:

For further information, please email:

If interested, please send a curriculum vitae, a motivation letter, and the names of two referees to by June 30, 2026.

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