PhD candidates (m/f/x) at Research Training Group “Monoaminergic Neuronal Networks & Disease”

Introduction

Department of General Zoology and Neurobiology
In order to fill a fixed-term position in part-time (25.8895 hours/week = 65%) 01.09.2026, we are looking for 10

PhD candidates (m/f/x) at Research Training Group “Monoaminergic Neuronal Networks & Disease”

The Research Training Group Monoaminergic Neuronal Networks & Disease (MoNN&Di) is inviting applications for 10 PhD positions, starting in September 2026.The projects of our program investigate monoaminergic neuronal networks in healthy brain function and examine how their dysfunction contributes to neurodegenrative, movement and neuropsychiatric disease. Through close interdisciplinary collaborations across the fields of biology, biotechnology, medicine and computer science, we will train doctoral candidates to become the next generation of highly skilled researchers who can bridge the gap between tool development, basic research and clinical applications.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim.

Your tasks:

• design and conduction of experimental studies
• application/development of neurobiological, molecular, electrophysiological or imaging methods
• analysis and statistically evaluation of experimental data
• documentation, interpretation and presentation of research findings
• active participation in seminars, lab meetings and scientific conferences

Your profile:

• completed Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Psychology or a related discipline
• strong interest and solid background in neurobiological research, particularly in monoaminergic systems
• advanced laboratory experience
• excellent written and spoken English skills

RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite.

We offer

Scope: part-time
Duration: fixed-term, 48 Monate
Start: 01.09.2026

We offer:

• a structured doctoral training program
• an interdisciplinary and international research environment
• closed supervision by a thesis committee
• international exchange with leading neuroscientists

Further information:

The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L).If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade E13 TV-L.

Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).

The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.
If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.

RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees.
German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF).https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/sbgk/index.html.en
The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.

Contact

Apply by:
2026-03-31

Application Requirements: the completed application form (to be found at https://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/monndi/), a Curriculum Vitae (CV), two letters of recommendation, certified copies of Master’s degree including transcriptsPlease contact [email protected].

Contact persons for further information:

Dr. Michelle Grömmke +49 234 32 24358
Prof. Dr. Stefan Herlitze +49 234 32 24363

Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.

We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal by 2026-03-31. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 5456.