Postdoctoral Researcher “Molecular Mechanisms of Musculoskeletal Diseases” (m/f/d)
Prof. Dr. biol. hum. Jana Riegger-Koch
Krankenhausstr. 12
91054 Erlangen
Prof. Dr. biol. hum. Jana Riegger-Koch
Job-Id: 13965
Prof. Dr. biol. hum. Jana Riegger-Koch
Krankenhausstr. 12
91054 Erlangen
Published since: 16.10.2026
Job-Id: 13965
Prof. Dr. biol. hum. Jana Riegger-Koch
Krankenhausstr. 12
91054 Erlangen
Prof. Dr. biol. hum. Jana Riegger-Koch
Sounds interesting?
Who we are:
The position is located at the Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, within the research group Musculoskeletal Inflammation in Traumatology, led by Prof. Jana Riegger-Koch. Our research focuses on the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying musculoskeletal diseases, particularly osteoporosis, impaired fracture healing, and age-related and post-traumatic osteoarthritis. Two central research pillars are the complement system and its role in inflammation and tissue degeneration, and cell fate decisions in response to cellular stress and injury, including differentiation, senescence, and cell death. We aim to translate these mechanistic insights into novel therapeutic strategies for tissue protection and regeneration. More information: www.riegger-lab.de
Your tasks
- Contribute to ongoing research projects and (co-)supervise students
- Independently plan, perform, and analyse laboratory experiments
- Optimise existing protocols and establish new experimental methods
- Contribute to laboratory management and coordination of technical staff
- Participate in teaching activities, including practical courses and lectures
- Present research findings at national and international scientific conferences
- Prepare scientific manuscripts and contribute to grant applications
Qualifications
- PhD in life sciences, such as molecular medicine, biology, or a related discipline
- Strong background in musculoskeletal diseases, mitochondria, immunology, and/or molecular biology
- Hands-on experience in cell culture techniques, fluorescence microscopy, molecular biological techniques (e.g., qRT-PCR, siRNA transfection, and others), Western blotting, and/or histology
- Excellent written and spoken English skills
Additional advantages
- Experience in bioinformatics, omics technologies, or single-cell analysis
- Experience in supervising students, preparing grant applications, or working with laboratory animals
- A strong publication record
- German language skills