PhD or Postdoctoral Researchers (f/m/d) at NUCLEATE Excellence Cluster
The Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg
Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany · Full Time
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- In office
- Education
- Master's degree for PhD applicants; doctoral degree for postdoctoral applicants
- Eligibility
- Open to highly qualified international candidates holding the required degrees in relevant scientific disciplines who are dedicated to nucleic acid research and eager to join a collaborative international cluster.
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Job description
About the Opportunity
The NUCLEATE Excellence Cluster focused on Nucleic Acid Sciences and Technologies at Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg is seeking highly motivated PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers to join its interdisciplinary international team. This program encourages active networking, scientific excellence, and provides structured mentoring and training. Researchers will have the chance to engage with diverse scientific groups and present their findings at international conferences, preparing them for careers in academia, industry, entrepreneurship, or policy related to nucleic acid research.
Candidate Profile and Eligibility
We invite applications from outstanding individuals of all nationalities who have a strong dedication to nucleic acid science. Applicants for PhD positions should possess a Master’s degree or its equivalent in life sciences, chemistry, medicine, pharmaceutical sciences, bioinformatics, biotechnology, or related areas. Candidates applying for postdoctoral positions must have a doctoral degree in these disciplines.
Application Process
The application deadline is August 16th, 2026. Applications must be submitted in English as a single PDF file including the following:
- A cover letter stating your top two preferred NUCLEATE laboratories in Würzburg and your reasons for these choices
- Your CV
- Contact details for two academic referees
- Relevant academic certificates
- List of publications where applicable
Additional Information
This recruitment welcomes applications from all community sections regardless of race, gender, or disability. The university prioritizes increasing female representation and welcomes female candidates strongly. In cases of equal qualification, preference is given to severely handicapped applicants. Salary follows the public sector pay scale (TV-L).
Informal questions may be addressed to the local NUCLEATE coordinator, Dr. Inka Busack, at inka.busack@uni-wuerzburg.de.
Contact and Location
NUCLEATE Office
Chair of Molecular Infection Biology II (Prof. Cynthia Sharma)
Institute of Molecular Infection Biology
Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
Josef-Schneider-Str. 2 / D15
97080 Würzburg, Germany