PhD Position – Platelet Lysate as a Pro-Regenerative Therapeutic in SCI, PMU, Austria

Summary

The Institute of Molecular Regenerative Medicine at Paracelsus Private Medical University (PMU) is offering a fully funded PhD position within its Medical Science doctoral program. The research project aims to investigate the therapeutic potential of human platelet lysate for treating traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI), focusing on developing a clinically translatable regenerative approach.

PhD Position – Platelet Lysate as a Pro-Regenerative Therapeutic in SCI, PMU, Austria

Designation

• PhD Candidate / Research Fellow

Overview

Research Area

• Neuroscience & Regenerative Medicine
• Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Therapy Development
• Translational Medicine & Biomaterials

Location

• Paracelsus Private Medical University (PMU), Salzburg, Austria

Eligibility / Qualification

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree in Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Medical Biology, Pharmacology, or equivalent (must be completed prior to start date).
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture and standard cell biological techniques.
• Safety Standards: Experience working under Biosafety Level 2 (S2) conditions.
• Core Competencies: High level of accuracy, strong organizational and data documentation skills.
• Research Focus: Strong interest in regenerative medicine and enthusiasm for learning/setting up new laboratory techniques.
• Animal Work: Willingness to work with laboratory animals and complete required animal experimentation training.

Desirable Additional Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with animal handling (rat/mouse) and modern CNS injury models.
• Experience with complex co-culture or organoid models.
• Bioinformatics skills.
• Strong written/verbal English communication and teamwork skills.

Job Description

• Conduct research focused on mechanisms and therapeutic interventions for traumatic spinal cord injury.
• Investigate human platelet lysate to develop translatable regenerative strategies.
• Work in an interdisciplinary environment bridging neuroscience, biomaterials, and translational medicine.
• Receive comprehensive training across both in vitro and in vivo experimental methodologies.
• Present research findings at international scientific conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their application materials via email:

1. Required Documents:
   • Short CV
   • Motivation Letter (maximum 1 page)
   • Contact details for up to 3 references (Name & Email address)
2. Email Recipients:
   • Ludwig.aigner@pmu.ac.at
   • Gabriele.steinkogler@pmu.ac.at

Last Date for Apply

• August 31, 2026

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