PhD student

Karriere
am Klinikum & Medizinischer Fakult&aumlt

PhD student (f/m/d)

Institute for Tropical Medicine, Travel Medicine and Human Parasitology (ITM), index number 7810

Part-time:
65 %

Limited:
36 months 1

Start of work:
at the earliest date possible

Application deadline:
27.08.2026

TV-L
i.d.R. E13 2

Tasks

• Evaluation and characterization of novel antimalarial compounds
• Investigation of the mechanism and of action and toxicity profile of innovative drug candidates using state-of-the-art in vitro and ex vivo approaches
• Evaluation of the activity of lead compounds against clinical Plasmodium isolates obtained from malaria patients in Gabon
• International collaborative research network
• Possibility to travel to the project partner sites in Europe and Africa

Profile

• Master’s degree in biological sciences
• Hands-on laboratory work, including cell culture
• Strong written and oral communication skills, proficiency in written and spoken English
• Ability to work independently with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset and a high degree of self-motivation
• Good team spirit and collaborative personality

Benefits

We offer an international, attractive working environment, interesting and versatile workplace, motivate teammates, campus with state-of-the-art infrastructure.

Modern Environment

• innovative university hospital
• state-of-the-art technology
• world-class international research
• excellent career prospects

Research

• cutting-edge research at the highest level
• support from PhD to professorship

Career & Development

• structured onboarding
• in-house academy
• diverse training opportunities
• targeted career development

Internationality

• cultural & generational diversity
• support through language courses
• integration programmes (nursing)

Equal Opportunities & Diversity

• active promotion of equality
• internal committees as a point of contact
• network for conflict resolution

Modern Environment

• innovative university hospital
• state-of-the-art technology
• world-class international research
• excellent career prospects

Research

• cutting-edge research at the highest level
• support from PhD to professorship

Career & Development

• structured onboarding
• in-house academy
• diverse training opportunities
• targeted career development

Internationality

• cultural & generational diversity
• support through language courses
• integration programmes (nursing)

Equal Opportunities & Diversity

• active promotion of equality
• internal committees as a point of contact
• network for conflict resolution

About us

The University Hospital of Tübingen is a leading center of German university medicine. Every year, around 75,000 inpatients and around 380,000 outpatients are treated. With over 11,000 employees, it is the largest employer in the region. The quality of patient care is certified with the KTQ seal of approval.

About the institute

The ITM – Department VII and Centre of Excellence for Tropical Medicine Baden-Württemberg – is an internationally renowned research institution focusing on infectious diseases and neglected tropical diseases. Tübingen is a partner site of the German Centre for Infection Research (Deutsches Zentrum für Infektionsforschung, DZIF) and hosts the co-coordinators for the research areas Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases, Gastrointestinal Infections, Healthcare-Associated and Antibiotic-Resistant Bacterial Infections as well as Novel Antibiotics. The ITM has long standing collaboration with the Centre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL), Gabon and jointly the two institutes are at the forefront of conducting vaccine and chemotherapy clinical trials for malaria, helminths, emerging viral infections of all phases according to the high-quality standard ICH-GCP guidelines in Germany and Africa. The ITM disposes of a comprehensive portfolio of expertise in basic research, epidemiology and clinical research on globally relevant infectious diseases including parasitoses. Core research activities comprise the pre-clinical and clinical development of novel drug candidates and regimens as well as vaccine candidates to prevent and treat malaria and other globally important infectious diseases.

Contact for questions

Dr. Vanesa Nkwouano
07071 29-82929

vanesa.nkwouano@klinikum.uni-tuebingen.de

Online application to

Dr. Vanesa Nkwouano
Index number: 7810
Including CV and cover letter

Application deadline: 27.08.2026

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We offer remuneration in accordance with TV-L (collective wage agreement for the Public Service of the German Federal States), severely handicapped persons with equal qualifications are given preferential consideration. Interview expenses are not covered. Please note the applicable vaccination regulations. The employer actively promotes equal opportunities and particularly encourages applications from women.

1 Continued employment will be sought whereever possible.

2 The data provided does not constitute a basis for an employment contract at the University Hospital of Tübingen. It is intended to serve as a rough guide for all interested parties. Remuneration is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreements in conjunction with the corresponding pay scales. Further information can be found here.

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