At the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Augsburg, the Research Group for Integrative Epithelial Biology and Immunometabolism (AG 2 – Keshavarz) at the Institute of Theoretical Medicine – Anatomy & Cell Biology is seeking to fill the position of a

Research Associate (m/f/d)

for 65 % of the regular working hours for a fixed-term employment contract of 3 years.

Subject to fulfilment of the personal and pay scale requirements, remuneration will be in accordance with pay scale TV-L 13.

This position is intended for a scientific qualification (doctoral degree / PhD).

Your responsibilities:

• Planning, execution, and analysis of experimental studies in mouse models (including genetically modified lines)
• Investigation of epithelial–immune signaling pathways under inflammatory and metabolic conditions
• Application of molecular, histological, and cell biological techniques
• Quantitative morphometric and ultrastructural analyses (including electron microscopy in collaboration)
• Participation in transcriptomic and single-cell analyses
• Presentation of research findings at scientific conferences
• Publication of results in international peer-reviewed journals

Your profile:

• Completed university degree (Master’s or Diplom) in life sciences, molecular medicine, human biology, biochemistry, or a related field
• Strong interest in experimental and translational research
• Solid knowledge in at least one of the following areas: immunology, molecular biology, histology and microscopy, laboratory animal research
• Willingness to work with laboratory animals (certification in animal experimentation is desirable)
• Independent, structured working style and ability to work in a team
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken)

What we offer:

• A dynamic, interdisciplinary, and internationally connected research environment
• Cutting-edge experimental approaches with strong translational relevance
• Access to modern molecular, imaging, and functional methodologies
• Structured doctoral supervision and support for academic career development
• Flexible working hours and all benefits of public sector employment

Relevant qualifications must be documented by appropriate certificates submitted with the application.

The University of Augsburg promotes professional equality for women. Women are expressly encouraged to apply. Severely disabled applicants (m/f/d) will be given preference if their suitability, qualifications, and professional performance are otherwise essentially equal.

Please submit your application including the usual documents (CV, certificates) in a single PDF file via E-Mail to anatomie@med.uni-augsburg.de? no later than:

6^th?April 2026

For more information about the faculty and current research activities, please visit: /de/fakultaet/med/profs/anatomie/forschung-anatomie-und-zellbiologie/AG2Keshavarz/

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