PhD position (m/f/d)

open from 1-July 2026 for 3 years

Research Training Group 2901/1 " Systemic and local reactions in case of incompatibility to biomaterials for joint and skin lesions - SYLOBIO"

SYLOBIO - GRK 2901 - the project

The Research Training Group 2901/1 SYLOBIO will study mechanisms of local and systemic intolerance to biomaterials for endoprosthetic joint replacement and for the treatment of chronic wounds. The Research Training Group integrates nationally and internationally recognized research groups in Greifswald and Rostock, Germany.

The Research Training Group SYLOBIO offers an excellent research platform encompassing genomics (multi-omics), immunology, microbiology, cell biology, and materials science. PhD researchers will use state-of-the-art methods and technologies. The interdisciplinary and translational research is complemented by systems biology, bioinformatics, and epidemiology. A structured graduate training program in combination with an innovative research project provides young scientists with ideal conditions for a high-quality PhD on a clinically relevant topic. In addition to the research program, the Research Training Group offers an individualized mentoring and qualification program as well as topic-related seminars, stays abroad, and workshops on transferable skills. The PhD positions are funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG GRK 2901/1 SYLOBIO) and are limited to three years. Further extension for 12 months is possible. Payment is based on TV-L E13. The Greifswald candidate will be employed and conduct their research at the Institute of Immunology, University Medicine Greifswald, Germany. The PhD researcher will be supervised by Prof. Dr. Barbara Bröker and PD Dr. Matthias Sendler (Internal Medicine) in close cooperation with Dr. Janosch Schoon (Orthopedic Surgery).

Our requirements

Starting from 01.07.2026, one PhD position will be available in the second cohort of project E02 at the University Medicine Greifswald. The candidate will investigate the local and systemic effects that lead to incompatibility of biomaterials that are used for joint replacement or applied to chronic wounds. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the material-induced inflammation and the patient-specific diversity of the tissue reaction will be studied in three interrelated research fields: inflammation, systemic interactions, and regeneration. The cross-sectional topics of epidemiology and systems biology complete the consortium’s research program.

For further information on SYLOBIO’s research program and the individual PhD projects, please contact: sylobio@med.uni-rostock.de and/or visit the website of the Research Training Group 2901/1: www.sylobio.de

Our expectations

We are looking for a highly qualified young researchers with a Master's degree in biology, human biology, molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry or equivalent with a background in the above-mentioned disciplines. Applicants must have a very good command of English and should have completed their studies by June 2024.

Interested? Your application should include a letter of motivation, your CV, degrees and certificates (with grading), and the names of two academics who can provide information about you.