PhD Student in Molecular Mechanisms of Sympathetic Dysfunction in Disease at Max Planck Institute 2025

The Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research (Dr. Karin Ziegler)  in Bad Nauheim (near Frankfurt, Germany) invites applications for a PhD Student (m/f/d) to study the molecular mechanisms of sympathetic dysfunction in disease. The Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research in Bad Nauheim (near Frankfurt) is a leading international research institution with a focus on molecular organ biology. While cardiovascular and pulmonary biology is of special interest, several other research subjects are being investigated. The institute has a history of more than 90 years. Since its re-founding in 2005, our major goals are to investigate cellular and molecular processes in organ development as well as under pathological conditions in vitro and in vivo.

• Table of Content
• About Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science
• PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of PhD Scholarship
• Requirements for PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of PhD Scholarship

• An opportunity to work in an international team
• Our researchers have the opportunity to work on various model systems by making use of the latest cutting-edge technologies
• Researchers are supported by state-of-the-art core facilities which offer services in next-generation sequencing, proteomics, bioinformatics, cytometry, microscopy, and small animal imaging

Requirements for PhD Scholarship Qualification

• Successfully completed scientific university studies (Master’s degree; or close to completion) in a relevant field such as biology, biochemistry or a related discipline with a strong focus on molecular biology, cell biology or biochemistry is preferred
• Previous experience working with mice or rats is an advantage but not required

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Please provide the following documents (CV; Contact details of at least two references, Letter of motivation (max. 1 page) of your research experience and interests via the application portal by 30.11.2025.

For more information, kindly visit Max Planck Institute webpage.