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Göttingen as a city of science is located in the center of Germany and the University Medical Center Göttingen is integrated into an attractive network of university and non-university scientific institutions.

The Institut für Zellbiochemie of the University Medical Center Göttingen is looking for a new position to 01.07.2026

PhD position (f/m/d)

part time, with 25,025 hours per week, limited for 3 years

The research group of Dr. Tânia Medeiros at the Institute of Cellular Biochemistry is inviting applications for a

PhD position (f/m/d)

Mitochondrial metabolism and genome regulation

About us

Our research group at the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) explores the dynamic coordination between mitochondria and metabolism to reveal how metabolic pathways regulate mtDNA homeostasis and mitochondrial function. We combine cell biology, advanced imaging, proteomics, metabolomics, and genetic approaches across yeast, mammalian cells, and mouse models. The lab is located in a highly collaborative environment within the Göttingen Research Campus, which hosts several internationally leading institutes, including the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences. For recent examples of our work, see PMID: 29519802; 40811546.

Have we sparked your interest? We look forward to receiving your application, including a motivation letter, a CV, certificates, and contact details for at least two references, compiled into a single PDF via the system. If you have any questions regarding the advertised position, do not hesitate to contact Tânia Medeiros for further information or to visit the lab website: https://taniamedeiros6.wixsite.com/mitochondrial-meta-1/research.

Your tasks

Conduct an independent research project within a collaborative team;
Apply and develop wet-lab experimental approaches in metabolism and cell biology;
Analyze and interpret complex datasets;
Present & communicate research results at national and international scientific meetings;

Your qualifications

You are a curious and enthusiastic scientist who can work independently but also in a team.
You should hold a BSc/MSc degree in life sciences such as molecular and cell biology, biochemistry or a related subject.
Fluent English language skills (written and spoken) are required.

We offer

You will work in a high-impact research field with biomedical relevance embedded in the collaborative environment of the Göttingen Campus including several supportive facilities and inspiring research consortia.
Small and diverse research group with a strong team spirit and an open-minded, collaborative and respectful working atmosphere.
Fixed termed position (65%) for 3 years, salary will be in accordance to the German Public Sector Collective Agreement (TV-L).
The UMG is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.
We further strive for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Our goal as University Medical Center Göttingen is professional equality for all genders. We strive to equalize the gender ratio in areas where there is underrepresentation. The University Medical Center Göttingen is particularly committed to the professional participation of severely disabled people and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled people. In the case of equal suitability, applications from severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the relevant regulations. We kindly ask you to indicate a disability/equal status in your letter of application in order to safeguard your interests.

We look forward to receiving your application!