Fully Funded PhD Studentship: RNA Biology & Therapeutics (RNAmed) - University of Würzburg
Fully FundedWürzburg, Germanyphd· TV-L public sector scale
Project Overview
The University of Würzburg offers 6 fully funded PhD positions in RNA Biology & Therapeutics (RNAmed), focusing on CRISPR-Cas, microRNAs, and non-coding RNA.
Basic Information
- Host Institution: University of Würzburg, Germany
- Study Level: PhD
- Funding Type: Fully Funded (Employment Contract)
- Salary: TV-L public sector scale
- Start Date: January 2027 (negotiable)
- Application Deadline: 17 September 2026
- Application: Email single PDF to `med-rnamed@uni-wuerzburg.de`
Project Overview & Significance
The University of Würzburg is a leading research university in Germany, renowned for its contributions to molecular biology and medicine. The RNAmed PhD programme offers 6 fully funded positions focusing on RNA Biology and Therapeutics. RNA biology has become a cornerstone of modern biomedical research, accelerated by the success of mRNA vaccines. This programme aims to deepen our understanding of non-coding RNAs, CRISPR-Cas systems, and microRNAs, and to translate these insights into novel therapeutic strategies. The research addresses critical challenges in treating genetic diseases, viral infections, and cancer. By working at the intersection of basic molecular biology and clinical application, students will contribute to the next generation of RNA-based medicines. The positions are fully funded as employment contracts, offering excellent salaries and social benefits in line with the German public sector (TV-L).
- Host Institution: University of Würzburg, Germany
- Study Level: PhD
- Funding Type: Fully Funded (Employment Contract)
- Salary: TV-L public sector scale
- Start Date: January 2027 (negotiable)
- Application Deadline: 17 September 2026
- Application: Email single PDF to `med-rnamed@uni-wuerzburg.de`
Project Overview & Significance
The University of Würzburg is a leading research university in Germany, renowned for its contributions to molecular biology and medicine. The RNAmed PhD programme offers 6 fully funded positions focusing on RNA Biology and Therapeutics. RNA biology has become a cornerstone of modern biomedical research, accelerated by the success of mRNA vaccines. This programme aims to deepen our understanding of non-coding RNAs, CRISPR-Cas systems, and microRNAs, and to translate these insights into novel therapeutic strategies. The research addresses critical challenges in treating genetic diseases, viral infections, and cancer. By working at the intersection of basic molecular biology and clinical application, students will contribute to the next generation of RNA-based medicines. The positions are fully funded as employment contracts, offering excellent salaries and social benefits in line with the German public sector (TV-L).
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