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PhD Position in Mitochondrial DNA Heteroplasmy, iPSC Reprogramming, and Neuronal Differentiation Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine (IUF) in Germany

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PhD

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Computer Science

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Full funding available
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Germany

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IUF - Leibniz-Institut für umwelt- medizinische Forschung gGmbH

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Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
Neuropsychology
Mitochondrial Biology
Medical Science
Genome Editing
Bioinformatic

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PhD position available for a joint project between the Environmental Adaptation & Cellular Resilience Lab at the Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine (IUF) and Prof. Alessandro Prigione’s lab at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf / University Hospital Düsseldorf.

The DFG-funded project will study mitochondrial DNA heteroplasmy during the reprogramming of human cells into iPSCs and their differentiation into neurons. The research combines human iPSC models, neuronal differentiation, organoids, long-read mtDNA sequencing, bioinformatics, genome editing, and small-molecule screening.

Location: Düsseldorf, Germany. Start: ideally 1 October 2026. Duration: 3 years. Funding: TV-L E13, 65%.

Applicants should hold a relevant Master’s degree and have hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture. Experience with iPSCs, neuronal differentiation, organoids, genome engineering, mitochondrial biology, or NGS data analysis is a plus.

To apply, email your application with the reference “285E/26 DFG-Mito PhD Position” to bewerbung@iuf-duesseldorf.de and bewerbung@med.uni-duesseldorf.de.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

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Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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