Early Postdocs

The University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) unites the Medical Faculty of the Georg-August University and the University Hospital in an integration model. Our clinics and institutes stand for high-quality patient care, excellent research, modern teaching and transfer of innovative technology.
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The CEO of the University Medical Center Göttingen is looking for a new position for the earliest start date
Early Postdocs (f/m/d)
full time, 38.5 hours per week, initially limited for three years with the option of extension
As part of its strategic planning, the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) is pursuing the continuous further development of its profile-forming priority research areas molecular cell biology, neurosciences, cardiovascular medicine and oncology. With its German Centers for Health Research (DZHK, DZNE and DZKJ), collaborative research centers, and other collaborative research grants, the UMG offers a dynamic and collaborative research environment. As partner at the Göttingen Campus, we foster close ties with the university's natural and life sciences institutions, as well as non-university research institutions, to advance groundbreaking research and discoveries.

The “UMG 2032 - Excellence through Focus” project, funded by the State of Lower Saxony, aims to connect the four established priority research areas and unite them under the cross-organ and cross-disease concept of “Metabolic Plasticity”. As one of the main measures of “UMG 2032 - Excellence through Focus”, we are offering four Postdoctoral positions for outstanding, preferably international, early-career researchers in the field of Metabolic Plasticity.

We are looking for Postdoctoral scientists in an early career phase, who are passionate about making a substantial contribution to the further development of the topic of Metabolic Plasticity. As an Early Postdoc, you will have the opportunity to establish your own research program with significant impacts in this field. Hold a PhD (or equivalent) in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, physiology, biomedicine, or a related field, awarded within the last 2-4 years.

Demonstrate a strong research track record, including peer-reviewed publications.

Be fluent in English (written and spoken); German language skills are not required but are an asset.

Funding of your own position and consumables for initially 3 years to develop an individual research profile in the field of Metabolic Plasticity. Extension for an additional 2 years is possible and will depend on a successful interim evaluation.

A vibrant, multidisciplinary, collaborative and internationally-visible research environment with access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities.

On-campus mentoring and “soft skills” training programs.



CV (up to 2 pages) detailing academic training and achievements

List of research output, e.g. peer-reviewed papers, patents

Letter of support from the host department at UMG, briefly outlining the integration of the applicant into the department and its infrastructure

Brief research proposal (2 pages)

Proof of PhD completion (or equivalent)

Applications will be selected by the “UMG 2032 Steering committee” consisting of faculty members and external internationally renowned scientists.

uni-goettingen.de ), coordinator of “UMG 2032 - Excellence through Focus”. Please note that applications submitted without a signed letter of support from a UMG host department will not be considered.