The Faculty of Life Sciences, Institute of Biology seeks to fill the following positions:

Two PhD positions – Circadian Tuning of Synaptic Communication, associated with the Research Training Group NeuroTune

Job vacancy from 10.07.2026 · Reference number 97/2026

Remuneration

Salary group 13 TV-L

Term

Expected to be 4 years, Project funding*

Volume

65 % of a full-time position, part-time employment possible

Start date

1 October 2026

• Based on the provisions of the German act on fixed-term employment contracts in academia (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG). Duration depending on the qualification goal (expected to be 4 years).

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