Karriere
am Klinikum & Medizinischer Fakultät
PhD Position Investigating Vascular Healing Processes (f/m/d)
Faculty of Medicine, Clinic for Thoracic, Cardiac and Vascular Surgery, Research Laboratory, index number 7137
Part-time: 65 %
Limited:
29.02.2028 1
Start of work: 01.03.2026
Application deadline: 10.02.2026
TV-L
E13 2
The objective of this PhD project is the development of novel in vitro models to evaluate vascular healing processes. The research will focus on the active stimulation of endothelial growth on vascular implants, as well as the assessment of inflammatory responses and thrombogenicity. This work will directly contribute to the development of safer medical devices, improved clinical outcomes, and expanded treatment options for patients.
Tasks
- Planning, implementation and performance of research experiments
- Analysis, interpretation and presentation of experimental data
- Conducting endothelialization and vascular healing studies and evaluation of hemocompatibility of vascular implants
- Writing research reports and peer-reviewed scientific publications, development of innovative research concepts
- Supervision of undergraduate and graduate students
- M.Sc. or equivalent degree in cell biology, molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry or a related discipline
- Practical laboratory experience in cell culture and molecular biology
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team
- High level of motivation to learn and establish new methods and techniques, creativity, and scientific curiosity, and team-player attitude
- Excellent English skills (spoken and written); German knowledge is preferred
Modern Environment
- Innovative university hospital
- State-of-the-art technology
- World-class international research
- Excellent career prospects
Research
- Cutting-edge research at the highest level
- Support from PhD to professorship
Career & Development
- Structured onboarding
- In-house academy
- Diverse training opportunities
- Targeted career development
Internationality
- Cultural & generational diversity
- Support through language courses
- Integration programmes (nursing)
Equal Opportunities & Diversity
- Active promotion of equality
- Internal committees as a point of contact
- Network for conflict resolution
- Innovative university hospital
- State-of-the-art technology
- World-class international research
- Excellent career prospects
- Cutting-edge research at the highest level
- Support from PhD to professorship
- Structured onboarding
- In-house academy
- Diverse training opportunities
- Targeted career development
- Cultural & generational diversity
- Support through language courses
- Integration programmes (nursing)
- Active promotion of equality
- Internal committees as a point of contact
- Network for conflict resolution
The Faculty of Medicine is one of the four founding faculties of the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen. With its non-clinical facilities as well as its research and teaching area corresponding to the organisational units of the University Hospital, it is one of the largest medical training and research institutions in Baden-Württemberg.
The University Hospital of Tübingen is a leading center of German university medicine. Every year, around 75,000 inpatients and around 380,000 outpatients are treated. With over 11,000 employees, it is the largest employer in the region. The quality of patient care is certified with the KTQ seal of approval. The research group at the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, led by Prof. Meltem Avci-Adali, focuses on the hemocompatibility of medical devices and the development of innovative strategies for tissue regeneration. The group aims to improve the safety and performance of blood-contacting biomaterials and to advance regenerative approaches for restoring damaged tissues.
We offer
- In-depth training and expertise in cell biology, surface biofunctionalization, advanced material characterization, cell–material interactions, endothelialization and hemocompatibility
- An international, interdisciplinary research environment
- Close collaboration with industrial partners
- Excellent conditions for scientific and professional development
- Structured onboarding phase, hospital-owned academy for developing professional, social and methodological skills • Subsidy for public transport tickets and attractive employee discounts on our employee offer platforms
- Healthcare through a wide range of sports activities
- Work in the diverse environment of a modern university hospital, which focuses not only on patient care but also on medical research and teaching
- A future-proof job and location, as well as attractive remuneration including a company pension scheme (VBL) and flexible working hours
Prof. Dr. Meltem Avci-Adali
Index number: 7137
Please submit your complete application documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae, certificates, transcripts, and at least 2 references).
Application deadline: 10.02.2026
Index number: 7137
Please submit your complete application documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae, certificates, transcripts, and at least 2 references).
Application deadline: 10.02.2026
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We offer remuneration in accordance with TV-L (collective wage agreement for the Public Service of the German Federal States),
severely handicapped persons with equal qualifications are given preferential consideration.
Interview expenses are not covered.
Please note the applicable vaccination regulations.
The University of Tübingen strives to hire more
female scientific staff, and therefore emphatically requests women to apply for this position.
Personnel appointments will be made pursuant to the fundamental stipulations of the legal statutes for universities in Germany.
1 Continued employment will be sought whereever possible.
2 The data provided does not constitute a basis for an employment contract at the University Hospital of Tübingen. It is intended to serve as a rough guide for all interested parties. Remuneration is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreements in conjunction with the corresponding pay scales.
Further information can be found here: https://www.medizin.uni-tuebingen.de/de/karriere/gehalt
