项目介绍

2026年10月19日

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

applications from outstanding early-career researchers with

a strong interest in aging research. The Academy is hosted

by the CECAD Cluster of Excellence for Aging Research at

the University of Cologne, Germany ( https://www.cecad.

uni-koeln.de). It is designed to attract talented postdoctoral

researchers from around the world and to foster scientific

excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and career devel-

opment within CECAD‘s internationally recognized research

environment.

WE OFFER

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

Aging Research, University of Cologne (Germany)

» Coverage of bench fees up to 20.000€/year

» Mentorship by two CECAD Principal Investigators

» Hosting by a CECAD Principal Investigator who will

provide laboratory and workplace access

» Access to CECAD’s scientific infrastructure, collaborative

network, core facilities and workshops

The positions are explicitly designed to be compatible with

complementary external funding schemes and may serve

as a platform for the development of future independent

funding applications.

YOUR PROFILE

» PhD in a relevant field of the life sciences (e.g. biology,

biomedicine, genetics, molecular biology, or related

disciplines)

» PhD awarded no more than four years before the start

of the position

» Strong scientific track record and motivation for

interdisciplinary aging research

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.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Your application should include:

» Research project proposal (max. 4 pages)

» Description of previous research activities and

achievements (max. 1 page)

» Letter of motivation (max. 1 page)

» Curriculum vitae (max. 2 pages)

» List of three preferred CECAD Principal Investigators

serving as potential mentors (https://uni.koeln/L3JZX)

The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and

diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accor –

dance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-

Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW).

We also expressly welcome applications from all suitable

candidates regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and

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

identity.

The position is available from 1 January 2027 on a full-

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

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

applicant meets the relevant wage requirements and has

the appropriate personal qualifications, the salary is based

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

German public sector.

Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications

(without a photo) under https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de

The reference number is Wiss2608-10. The application

deadline is 24 October 2026.

Selection interviews will be held between November 16 and

20, 2026

For futher inquires, please contact Fabian Krohm

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

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

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

CECAD Cluster of Excellence for Aging Research (CECAD)