Postdoctoral Position in Neurodevelopmental Epigenetics

What are you waiting for? We are looking for you The developmental neuroepigenetics group of Prof. T. Vogel at the University of Freiburg ist looking for

Postdoctoral Position in Neurodevelopmental Epigenetics (m/f/d)

The developmental neuroepigenetics group of Prof. T. Vogel at the University of Freiburg investigates mechanisms of transcriptional control during brain development. The group is renowned for studying stem cell and neuronal specification during development and in CNS disease (Gather et al, NAR 2025; Akol et al, PNAS, 2023; Appiah et al, Embo Rep, 2023; Ferrari et al, Nat Comm, 2020; Franz et al, NAR, 2019).

Applying state-of-the-art methodology including single-cell sequencing approaches, bioinformatics, CRISPR/Cas9 in iPSCs and human brain organoids the group studies transcriptional regulation through histone modifications and transcription factors with regard to cerebral cortex and hippocampus development in mice and humans. See here for more information:

We are looking for a research assistant at the postdoctoral level to complement the team in both research and teaching. We are an ambitious group with thorough supervision and diverse opportunities for advanced training, learning and networking.

We offer:

• to work on high topical research projects with state-of-the art technology in a collaborative setting
• an international work atmosphere
• a scheme towards academic qualification
• participation in the university's offers for postdoctoral scientists, e.g. coaching and workshops
• regular training on aspects of good scientific practice
• active career mentoring
• participation in national third-party funded consortia

Position requirements:

The position requires teaching macro- and microscopic anatomy in fluent German language

You are convincing through:

• a strong background in biochemistry, biology, molecular medicine, medicine or equivalent
• documented experience with bioinformatical analyses of large data sets and next-generation-sequencing ideally on single cell level, and/or
• documented experience in techniques of cell biology, protein biochemistry and molecular biology, applied to understand the development or function of the central nervous system
• experience in live cell microscopy, or electroporation techniques would be considered as additional surplus
• very good communication skills also in English
• the ability to work synergistically in a team
• an outstanding PhD or MD and passion, curiosity and high motivation for unsolved research questions in the field of neurodevelopmental epigenetics
• high motivation to teach students from medical studies in the exciting field of Anatomy in theory and practice

Employment will be temporary for initially 2 years.

Please send applications until December 15th 2026 to "Apply Now".

• CV
• degree certificates
• a minimum of 2 reference letters
• a short letter of motivation for application to the lab in German language
• a list of publications

Questions? Then please send an email

Prof. Dr. Tanja Vogel

For more information on the group see:

General information: Salary is assigned according to a pay scale. Unless prevented by operational or legal reasons, full-time positions are generally open to those wishing to job share. Where two candidates are equally suitable for a post, severely disabled candidates are given priority. Employment decisions are made by the Personnel Department.