Summary
The Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen (JLU) is offering a scholarship for a Scientific Employee (m/f/d) in the field of lung research. This opportunity is part of the project “Hyperoxia Exposed Lung Injury and Onset of Susceptibility (HELIOS)” and is integrated into the German Center for Lung Research (DZL).
Lung Research at Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, Justus, Germany
Designation
Scientific Employee (m/f/d)
Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Lung Research |
| Location | Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, Germany |
| Job Type | Part-Time (65%) |
| Contract Duration | Until 30.04.2029 |
| Salary | Commensurate with Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-H |
| Reference Number | 166/11 |
Research Area
- Project: “Hyperoxia Exposed Lung Injury and Onset of Susceptibility (HELIOS)”
- Focus: Investigating lung development, lung injury, and susceptibility to diseases using mouse models.
Eligibility/Qualification
- Completed scientific degree in Biology, Veterinary Medicine, Medicine, or a comparable field.
- Knowledge and experience in lung anatomy, physiology, and development.
- Proficiency in bioinformatics tools and statistical methods.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent command of English.
Job Description
- Conduct molecular, cellular, physiological, and histological studies on disturbed lung development.
- Decode genetic/epigenetic signatures and molecular pathways leading to cellular senescence and lung damage.
- Investigate inter-organ communication using advanced ex vivo models (e.g., precision-cut lung slices, organoids).
- Plan and execute animal experiments independently.
- Analyze experimental results and prepare scientific presentations and manuscripts.
- Participate in prestigious graduate programs in lung research.
- Present findings at scientific conferences.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications via the online form, including the reference number 166/11.
Last Date to Apply
15.05.2026
For any queries, please contact:
- Dr. Sezin Czarnecki (sezin.czarnecki)
- Olivia Metz (Olivia.Metz)
The JLU encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnicity, or social background, and actively seeks to increase the proportion of women in its workforce.
