Up to 4 Postdoctoral Positions (f/m/x) Wiss2608-10

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Up to 4 Postdoctoral Positions (f/m/x)

CECAD Cluster of Excellence for Aging Research (CECAD)

We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region.

Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne

make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in

science, technology, and administration.

The CECAD Postdoc Academy for Aging Trajectories invites APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

applications from outstanding early-career researchers with Your application should include:

a strong interest in aging research. The Academy is hosted » Research project proposal (max. 4 pages)

by the CECAD Cluster of Excellence for Aging Research at » Description of previous research activities and

the University of Cologne, Germany (https://www.cecad. achievements (max. 1 page)

uni-koeln.de). It is designed to attract talented postdoctoral » Letter of motivation (max. 1 page)

researchers from around the world and to foster scientific » Curriculum vitae (max. 2 pages)

excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and career devel- » List of three preferred CECAD Principal Investigators

opment within CECAD‘s internationally recognized research serving as potential mentors (https://uni.koeln/L3JZX)

environment.

The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and

diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accor-

We Offer

dance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-

» A 3-year contract at CECAD Cluster of Excellence for

Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW).

Aging Research, University of Cologne (Germany)

We also expressly welcome applications from all suitable

» Coverage of bench fees up to 20.000€/year

candidates regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and

» Mentorship by two CECAD Principal Investigators

social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and

» Hosting by a CECAD Principal Investigator who will

identity.

provide laboratory and workplace access

» Access to CECAD’s scientific infrastructure, collaborative

The position is available from 1 January 2027 on a fullnetwork, core facilities and workshops

time basis (39,83 hours per week). The position is to

be filled for a fixed term until 31 December 2029. If the

The positions are explicitly designed to be compatible with

applicant meets the relevant wage requirements and has

complementary external funding schemes and may serve

the appropriate personal qualifications, the salary is based

as a platform for the development of future independent

on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the

funding applications.

German public sector.

YOUR PROFILE Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications

» PhD in a relevant field of the life sciences (e.g. biology, (without a photo) under https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de

biomedicine, genetics, molecular biology, or related The reference number is Wiss2608-10. The application

disciplines) deadline is 24 October 2026.

» PhD awarded no more than four years before the start Selection interviews will be held between November 16 and

of the position 20, 2026

» Strong scientific track record and motivation for For futher inquires, please contact Fabian Krohm

interdisciplinary aging research (fabian.krohm@uni-koeln.de) and take a look at our FAQs.

Research Scope

Applicants shall submit a research proposal that addresses

key questions related to aging trajectories and demonstrates

scientific excellence, innovation, and relevance to CECAD’s

research profile.

The proposed project should align with at least one of

CECAD’s research areas. Interdisciplinary proposals that

integrate expertise across multiple research areas and foster

collaboration are particularly encouraged.