> Scope: Fulltime
> Temporary: 3 years
> Remuneration: TV-L 13
> Start: 01.03.2026

For the Institut of Molecular Medicine we are looking for a

Postdoctoral Researcher Stem Cell Niche Biology and Mechanobiology (m/f/d)

We seek to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and particularly encourage qualified female scientists to apply for this position.

Severely disabled applicants with equal aptitude will be given preferential consideration.

Full-time positions are generally divisible.

The Grigoryan Lab (Stem Cell Niche & Aging Research Group) at the Institute of Molecular Medicine, Ulm University, invites highly motivated and qualified scientists to apply for a postdoctoral position within the ERC-2024-STG-funded project 1101165141-MANAGE HSC. This project combines stem cell and stem cell niche biology, bone marrow/niche engineering, and cell mechanics to investigate changes in the mechanical properties of the aging stem cell niche and their impact on hematopoietic stem cell function.

Required application documents:

1. Doctoral certificate

2. Curriculum vitae (including list of publications)

3. Cover letter

All documents must be submitted in English.

Your profile:

• PhD in Mechanobiology, Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Niche Biology, or a related field

• Professional experience in cell mechanics research

• Professional experience with confocal microscopy and data visualization

• Professional experience in cell culture

• Experience with in vivo experiments in mice (FELASA B certificate) is an advantage

• Strong planning and organizational skills, as well as ability to work independently

• English language proficiency (written and spoken)

Your responsibilities:

• Develop your research project by planning and conducting experiments and analysing and interpreting the data ontained

• Present your research project at lab meetings and national and international conferences

• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students

• Participate in lab organization

We offer:

• An excellent research environment with a great, collaborative community of experts in stem cell research, aging and regeneration within a young and vibrant international research group

• Access to state-of-the-art equipment and core facilities required for the project

• Excellent training and professional development opportunities

The university and what we offer:
Seize the opportunity and join us in shaping the future of the University!

> Referenz-no.: 25167 > Application deadline: 15.01.2026

Hiring is done by the Central University Administration.

Your contact for further information:

Jun.-Prof. Dr. Ani Grigoryan, phone +49 731 50-26729

We look forward to your application via our online application portal