Düsseldorf University Hospital (UKD) is the largest hospital in the state capital and one of the most important medical centers in North Rhine-Westphalia. The 9,300 employees at UKD and its subsidiaries are committed to treating over 45,000 inpatients and 270,000 outpatients every year. The UKD stands for international excellence in patient care, research and teaching, as well as for innovative and safe diagnostics, therapy and prevention. Patients benefit from the intensive interdisciplinary cooperation between the 60 clinics and institutes. The particular strength of the University Hospital is the close integration of clinical and research work for the safe application of new methods. Tomorrow's medicine is being created at the UKD. Every day.
As part of a joint initiative organized by the Graduate School (integrated Research Training Group, iRTG) of the German Research Foundation (DFG)-funded Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1774 “Cardio-Diabetes Crosstalk (CARDDIAB),” we are seeking, starting October 1, 2026, several
This is a three-year fixed-term training position in accordance with the German Act on Fixed-Term Academic Contracts (WissZeitVG, pursuant to Section §2(1)).
About the CRC 1774
The CRC 1774 investigates how key metabolic “promoter organs”-adipose tissue, bone marrow, the gut, and the liver-communicate with the cardiovascular system and thereby influence the progression from health through prediabetes and type 2 diabetes to cardiovascular diseases. By combining comprehensively characterized patient cohorts with state-of-the-art multi-omics technologies, innovative imaging techniques, and methods from data science and artificial intelligence, the project aims to decipher the mechanisms underlying cardiometabolic diseases and develop new approaches for precision medicine at the interface of diabetology and cardiology.
Doctoral students work on interdisciplinary research projects spanning basic, translational, and clinical research. The focus is on organ-to-organ communication, metabolic regulation, inflammatory processes, cellular energy metabolism, and cardiovascular complications of diabetes within a highly collaborative and international research environment.
As part of a joint initiative organized by the Graduate School (integrated Research Training Group, iRTG) of the German Research Foundation (DFG)-funded Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1774 “Cardio-Diabetes Crosstalk (CARDDIAB),” we are seeking, starting October 1, 2026, several
part-time doctoral students (m/f/d)
About the CRC 1774
The CRC 1774 investigates how key metabolic “promoter organs”-adipose tissue, bone marrow, the gut, and the liver-communicate with the cardiovascular system and thereby influence the progression from health through prediabetes and type 2 diabetes to cardiovascular diseases. By combining comprehensively characterized patient cohorts with state-of-the-art multi-omics technologies, innovative imaging techniques, and methods from data science and artificial intelligence, the project aims to decipher the mechanisms underlying cardiometabolic diseases and develop new approaches for precision medicine at the interface of diabetology and cardiology.
Doctoral students work on interdisciplinary research projects spanning basic, translational, and clinical research. The focus is on organ-to-organ communication, metabolic regulation, inflammatory processes, cellular energy metabolism, and cardiovascular complications of diabetes within a highly collaborative and international research environment.
Doctoral Projects:
Please indicate your preferred doctoral projects in your application. Information on all advertised projects, the participating project leaders, and the research and training program can be found on the CRC 1774 website.
Your Profile:
You hold a master’s degree, a diploma, or an equivalent university degree with excellent academic performance in a relevant field, such as the life sciences, medicine, molecular biology, biochemistry, molecular medicine, biomedicine, epidemiology, or related disciplines.
Previous research experience and a strong interest in interdisciplinary biomedical research are advantageous. Excellent written and spoken English skills are required.
Compensation is provided in accordance with the provisions of the TV-L (Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Public Sector in the State of North Rhine-Westphalia) in pay grade E13, with all prior service credited in accordance with the collective bargaining regulations.
The contract will be concluded with Heinrich Heine University.
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf is committed to increasing the proportion of women on its faculty. Applications from women will therefore be given preferential consideration if they have equal qualifications, competence, and academic achievement, unless there are compelling reasons related to a male candidate that take precedence. Heinrich Heine University upholds the principle of excellence through diversity. It has signed the “Diversity Charter” and successfully participated in the Stifterverband’s “Shaping Diversity” audit. It is certified as a family-friendly university and promotes the compatibility of academic/professional life with family life. Applications from qualified individuals with severe disabilities and those deemed equivalent under SGB IX are encouraged.
Previous research experience and a strong interest in interdisciplinary biomedical research are advantageous. Excellent written and spoken English skills are required.
We expect
- Outstanding academic performance and a strong motivation for scientific work
- Enthusiasm for the interdisciplinary research program of CRC 1774
- Active participation in the structured training program and the scientific activities of the Integrated Graduate School
- Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration and academic exchange within the CRC 1774
- Timely production of scholarly publications and the doctoral dissertation
- Compliance with the DFG guidelines for ensuring good scientific practice and the principles of responsible research
Compensation is provided in accordance with the provisions of the TV-L (Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Public Sector in the State of North Rhine-Westphalia) in pay grade E13, with all prior service credited in accordance with the collective bargaining regulations.
The contract will be concluded with Heinrich Heine University.
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf is committed to increasing the proportion of women on its faculty. Applications from women will therefore be given preferential consideration if they have equal qualifications, competence, and academic achievement, unless there are compelling reasons related to a male candidate that take precedence. Heinrich Heine University upholds the principle of excellence through diversity. It has signed the “Diversity Charter” and successfully participated in the Stifterverband’s “Shaping Diversity” audit. It is certified as a family-friendly university and promotes the compatibility of academic/professional life with family life. Applications from qualified individuals with severe disabilities and those deemed equivalent under SGB IX are encouraged.
We offer:
- 25.025 weekly working hours
- A dynamic, interdisciplinary, and international research environment at the intersection of metabolic, cardiovascular, and systems medicine, with excellent research infrastructure and comprehensively characterized clinical cohorts
- Individual supervision and mentoring by internationally renowned scientists from basic research, translational research, and clinical practice
- A structured doctoral program featuring lectures, workshops, methodology courses, opportunities to acquire cross-disciplinary skills, and interdisciplinary and international exchange opportunities
- Access to state-of-the-art technologies, including multi-omics, high-resolution imaging, data science/artificial intelligence, and precision medicine platforms
- Involvement in national and international scientific networks, collaborations, career development initiatives, and support for participation in scientific conferences
Application Materials and Selection Process:
Please submit the following documents as a single PDF file:
Selection is based on academic qualifications, prior research experience, motivation, references, and a good fit with the respective doctoral project and the research program of CRC 1774. The selection process is transparent and merit-based.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and considered as long as positions are available. During the selection interviews, applicants will have the opportunity to present their academic background and motivation in a 5-minute presentation, meet the participating project leaders, and learn about the doctoral projects and the training program of the Integrated Graduate School.
Further information can be found on the CRC’s website. If you have any project-related or organizational questions, please feel free to contact the CRC/iRTG Coordination Office.
- Completed application form (downloadable from the CRC website)
- Letter of motivation (maximum one page)
- Resume in table format
- Complete transcripts, including the diploma certifying eligibility for university admission (Abitur or equivalent)
- Master’s thesis (or equivalent academic thesis) as a separate PDF file
- An Academic Letter of Recommendation
Selection is based on academic qualifications, prior research experience, motivation, references, and a good fit with the respective doctoral project and the research program of CRC 1774. The selection process is transparent and merit-based.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and considered as long as positions are available. During the selection interviews, applicants will have the opportunity to present their academic background and motivation in a 5-minute presentation, meet the participating project leaders, and learn about the doctoral projects and the training program of the Integrated Graduate School.
Further information can be found on the CRC’s website. If you have any project-related or organizational questions, please feel free to contact the CRC/iRTG Coordination Office.
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