PhD Candidate in Translational Pancreatitis and Thromboinflammation Research; part time 65% (m/w/d)

PhD Candidate in Translational Pancreatitis and Thromboinflammation Research; part time 65% (m/f/d)

PhD Candidate in Translational Pancreatitis and Thromboinflammation Research; part time 65%

(m/f/d)

Workplace

Campus Großhadern

Working hours

Part time

Institution

Medizinische Klinik II (Gastroenterologie und Hepatologie)

Department

Doktorarbeit Forschungslabor

Date of entry

01.10.2026

Application deadline

01.10.2026

Reference Number

2026-K-0329

The Hospital of the University of Munich, Germany, is one of the largest and most competitive university hospitals in Germany and Europe. 48 specialized hospitals, departments and institutions harbouring excellent research and education provide patient care at the highest medical level with around 12.000 employees.

Scope of duties

Work on the Collaborative Research Centre project (SFB) “Thromboinflammatory mechanisms of pancreatitis progression and associated splanchnic and portal vein thrombosis”

Investigate cellular and molecular mechanisms that link pancreatic inflammation, coagulation and thrombotic complications

Study the role of platelet–neutrophil interactions and sphingolipid metabolism in acute and acute-on-chronic pancreatitis

Plan and perform experimental studies using cellular systems, patient-derived biosamples and established preclinical models of pancreatitis

Apply modern molecular, biochemical and cell biological methods, including cell culture, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence microscopy, RNA and protein analysis and functional cellular assays

Contribute to the characterization of inflammatory, thrombotic and metabolic pathways using proteomic, lipidomic or transcriptomic approaches

Participate in the development and validation of targeted therapeutic strategies, including nanoparticle- and aptamer-based delivery approaches

Quantitatively analyze, interpret and document experimental and clinical research data

Collaborate closely with scientists, clinicians and technology platforms within the interdisciplinary Collaborative Research Centre

Present research findings at internal meetings and national and international scientific conferences and contribute to scientific publications

Our requirements

A successfully completed university degree, preferably a Masters degree or equivalent, in biology, biochemistry, molecular medicine, biotechnology, pharmacy or a related life-science discipline

Strong interest in translational research, inflammation, pancreatitis, vascular biology or immunology

Practical experience in molecular and cell biology, for example mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, microscopy, immunoblotting, quantitative PCR or functional cellular assays

Previous experience with primary cells, patient samples, animal models, proteomics, lipidomics, nanoparticles or drug-delivery systems is an advantage, but not mandatory

Motivation to learn new experimental technologies and quantitative analysis methods

A careful, structured and reliable approach to experimental work

Scientific curiosity, high motivation and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for working in an interdisciplinary and international research environment

Very good written and spoken English

German language skills are not required

Our offer

An innovative PhD project within an interdisciplinary Collaborative Research Centre at LMU University Hospital

A translational research environment combining experimental pancreatitis research,