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Open Positions

The RTG 2816 offers positions for Ph.D. and M.D. candidates from 1st October 2025 on.

PhD Positions
(m/w/d)

  • Biased incretin receptor signaling to improve metabolic efficacy

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  • Dissecting non-canonical from canonical Gαi-dependent pathways in ischemia- reperfusion injury

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  • Mode of action of the Gpsm2/ Gαi and the RGS4/ neurabin complex in cochlear hair cells

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  • Modulation of heterotrimeric G protein activity by nucleoside diphosphate kinase

MD Positions
(m/w/d)

  • ​Biased incretin receptor signaling to improve metabolic efficacy

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  • Mode of action of the Gpsm2/ Gαi and the RGS4/ neurabin complex in cochlear hair cells​

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  • Role for Girdin and Daple in melanoma progression and therapy resistance​​

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  • Role of nucleoside diphosphate kinases in primary tumors and metastases of renal cell carcinoma​

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  • Modulation of heterotrimeric G protein activity by nucleoside diphosphate kinase

How to apply

PhD Positions
-Important information-

  • a salary for each position at 65% of a full position on TV-L 13, based on a fixed-term contract until October 1st 2025, starting date: From now on!

  • cutting edge research projects at the interface of basic and clinical science

  • international networking and exchange opportunities

  • excellent scientific environment and state-of-the-art research infrastructure

  • individually tailored curricula that include training in scientific, theoretical, practical, and soft skills

  • close supervision at the beginning, which over time increasingly turns into independence

MD Positions
-Important information-

  • only for medical students

  • a scholarship will be given for 12 month, a minimum of 8 months full-time in the laboratory is required. The monthly scholarship payment is 964 €, starting date: From now on!

  • cutting edge research projects at the interface of basic and clinical science

  • international networking and exchange opportunities

  • excellent scientific environment and state-of-the-art research infrastructure

  • individually tailored curricula that include training in scientific, theoretical, practical, and soft skills

  • close supervision at the beginning, which over time increasingly turns into independence

Ideal applicants for a Ph.D. position should hold (or be in the process of completing) a Master's degree or equivalent first professional degree in the life sciences, e.g. biology, (bio)chemistry, veterinary medicine, medicine or pharmacy, and have proficient English skills.

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Ideal applicants for a M.D. position should have completed at least the physics examination and be

prepared to take two semesters off.

Please send your complete application documents to:​

info@rtg2816.com​

The following documents should be submitted

PhD Positions

  • Letter of motivation (one page, please indicate possible start date)​

  • Curriculum Vitae including list of publications (if available)​

  • Abstract of Master thesis if already completed​

  • Documentation of Qualifying Degrees (pdf)​

  • Last School Certificate​

  • If possible two references with Name, Affiliation, and E-Mail address​

  • Additional Qualification Certificates (if available)​

  • Please indicate the first three project priorities 

MD Positions

  • Letter of motivation (one page, please indica-te possible start date)​

  • Curriculum Vitae​

  • Current certificates from dental or human medicine studies (pdf)​

  • Last School Certificate​

  • Please indicate the first three project priorities

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RTG 2816

Non-canonical

G protein signaling pathways

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