The Uhlirova lab seeks a postdoctoral candidate to join our team to study the crosstalk between transcription and pre-mRNA splicing under physiological, stress, and disease conditions and to uncover what renders different transcripts, cells, and tissues sensitive to aberrant splicing.

YOUR PROFILE

• Completed doctoral degree in Biology / Biochemistry/ Biophysics or related areas of Life Sciences 
• Motivation, curiosity and creativity, and a strong ability to solve problems through critical analytical thinking 
• Strong background in genetics, molecular and cell biology is essential 
• Proven ability to carry out an independent scientific project and unwavering commitment to high-quality research 
• Hands-on experience in working with model organisms, preferably Drosophila and/or mouse and in vitro systems 
• Excellent communication skills, fluency in spoken and written English 
• Strong commitment to collaboration and teamwork

DESIRED ASSETS 

• Experience in multi-omics research projects and data analysis 
• Expertise in computational modeling of protein–RNA and protein–protein interactions 
• Experience in quantitative image analysis and attention to detail 
• Strong organizational and thorough documentation skills
• Familiarity with iPSC and / or organoid models 

ABOUT THE POSITION

The position is available from 1 October, 2026 on a full-time basis and is initially limited for two years. If the applicant meets the relevant wage requirements and personal qualifications, the salary is based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector. You will have the opportunity to lead your own project, contribute to collaborative research, and develop skills at the interface of genetics, molecular and cell biology, and systems-level analysis.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply online at: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de under the reference number “Wiss2603-13” with proof of the required qualifications and the following documents:

• A cover letter describing your motivation to join our research group and information on your career achievements (1 page max.)
• Academic Curriculum Vitae (without a photo), including your publication list and contact information for three references
• Copies of your degree and qualification certificate

Deadline for application: 15. June, 2026

Further details about the position are available at the link provided above (Wiss2603-13). For further inquiries, please contact us at uhlirova-jobs@uni-koeln.de.