Doctoral Researcher in Cardiovascular Lipid Metabolism - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship | MSCA Doctoral Network: Doctoral Candidate position - Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowship (m/f/d)

Universitätsklinikum Jena

Jena, Thüringen, Deutschland

Published Mar 18, 2026

Full-time

Fixed-term

Job Summary

This prestigious 36-month doctoral position at Jena University Hospital is part of the Horizon-MSCA LipidBRIGHT network, focusing on the intersection of lipid biology and cardiovascular disease. As a Doctoral Candidate, you will identify and characterize novel lipid-associated biomarkers to uncover disease-relevant signaling pathways and develop innovative therapeutic strategies. Your daily work will involve sophisticated molecular biology, cell biology, and translational clinical methods, bridging the gap between experimental models and patient samples. This role is unique for its interdisciplinary nature, offering structured training across a European network of leading academic and industrial partners. You will benefit from exposure to both academic and entrepreneurial environments, gaining essential skills for a career in biomedical research or the biotechnology industry. The position is ideal for ambitious researchers eager to contribute to the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases affecting millions of Europeans.

Required Skills

Education

Master’s degree (MSc) in Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Natural Sciences, Biochemistry, or a comparable field (must be obtained before September 2026).

Experience

Professional experience in biological or natural sciences research
Experience in conducting research projects such as a Master's thesis
Experience with molecular and cell biological laboratory methods
Demonstrated experience in teamwork and independent scientific work
Background in cardiovascular or lipid metabolism research is preferred

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

Must not have a doctoral degree at the date of recruitment. Must comply with MSCA mobility rule: not resided or worked in Germany for more than 12 months in the 3 years prior to recruitment. Position is fixed-term for 36 months. Application requires a motivation letter, research statement, and European format CV.