doctoral student (m/f/d)

We are announcing a position as

doctoral student (m/f/d)

The position (65%) for 3 years with a scheduled start date January 15, 2026.

The Research Center Borstel (RCB) is an internationally operating Lung Center within the Leibniz Association, financed by the Federal Government and the State of Schleswig-Holstein. Our central task is basic and translational research in the field of respiratory diseases. We operate extensive laboratory and research infrastructures. Academically, we are closely linked with neighboring universities (Lübeck, Kiel) and clinically with the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein. Our goal is to improve existing methods for the detection, prevention and treatment of lung diseases and to develop new, innovative therapeutic approaches.

JOB DESCRIPTION

You will be working on projects of the German Center of Infection Research (DZIF) with focus on analytical approaches towards development of novel diagnostics and therapeutics in tuberculosis research. Your work will contribute to investigation of host pathogen interaction and develop and apply LC-MS/MS methods for PK/PD studies of novel drugs and drug formulations. One focal point will be the integrative observational study “Metabolite und Antibiotika-Konzentration im Zusammenhag mit dem klinischen Ergebnis der TB Erkrankung” (D 624/24) in collaboration with the Leibniz Lung Clinic, UKSH Kiel (Prof. Dr. J. Heyckendorf).

YOUR QUALIFICATION

Completed master studies in natural sciences with focus on organic chemistry, natural compounds, biochemistry and/or analytical chemistry. Proven work record in the structural characterizations of biomolecules with NMR and/or mass spectrometry. Experiences with lipid analysis and bioinformatics would be beneficial.

OUR OFFER

• Your new workplace is located in a top class research center close to Hamburg
• Participation in a productive and active team
• Personal mentorship and support
• Training within the program of Borstel Biomedical Research School (BBRS)
• Payment according to TVöD-VKA EG 13, 65% incl. all benefits usually offered in the public sector
• Family-friendly working conditions and flexible working hours
• Childcare centre and workplace health promotion

The FZB is certified for the "berufundfamilie" audit and specifically promotes the compatibility of career and family. The under-represented gender is given special consideration while maintaining the same professional and personal aptitude. Severely handicapped persons with otherwise equal aptitude are also given preferential consideration.

For more information about our certifications, please visit our homepage.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact PD Dr. D. Schwudke via dschwudke(at)fz-borstel.

Please send your application with the usual documents (without photo) up to 1.12.2025 to our website www.fz-borstel.de.