OpenFieldCECAD Cologne Cluster of Excellence Cellular Stress Responses in Aging Research Assistantship
Research position investigating mitochondrial proteostasis, lipid metabolism changes during cellular senescence, and autophagy regulation in human disease models.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in Biochemistry, Cellular Biology, or Molecular Medicine
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Experience in mammalian cell culture, confocal microscopy, and protein mass spectrometry
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- TV-L E13 (65%) employment contract (€34,000–€38,000/year gross) + state-of-the-art core facility access
- Application fee
- €0
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 (Employment contract)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 20, 2026 (Immediate vacancy)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Cologne documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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