Our mission
Neurovascular diseases are a leading cause of disability and death worldwide, yet effective treatments remain limited due to their biological complexity. The Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1744 investigates how specialized, compartmentalized cellular networks in the brain—comprising vascular, immune, and glial cells—interact to drive disease onset and progression across a range of neurovascular conditions. By integrating advanced technologies and interdisciplinary expertise, we aim to uncover shared and disease-specific mechanisms and translate these insights into targeted therapies. Our mission is to advance fundamental understanding of neurovascular biology while training outstanding international researchers in a collaborative, innovative environment.
We offer
The Integrated Research Training Group (IRTG-BrainVasc) provides a unique doctoral training program dedicated to neurovascular diseases—from fundamental brain vascular biology to translational treatment strategies. We offer a structured, interdisciplinary training for PhD candidates through hands-on research across leading laboratories, tailored skills courses, and close scientific mentoring.
The program features six key modules covering basic neuroscience, translational medicine, research training, career development, networking, and an innovative Train-the-Supervisor program to enhance mentoring quality. Doctoral researchers actively shape their training through journal clubs and symposia and receive individualized support via a Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC), ensuring continuous scientific and professional development within a highly collaborative environment.
Team members
We are seeking highly motivated, independent and collaborative early-career researchers with strong academic performance and a background in biology, biomedicine, biochemistry, bioinformatics or related fields. Experience in molecular and cellular techniques is recommended, while prior knowledge of neurovascular diseases is not required. Applicants should demonstrate excellent communication skills, a strong command of English, and a commitment to advancing cutting-edge neurovascular research within an interdisciplinary international environment.
Applications
For information about the individual open positions, please see https://www.sfb1744.de/open-positions/
Online applications for doctoral positions being accepted until August 15, 2026. We will do our utmost to accelerate the selection process in order to fill the positions at the earliest possible time.
You should hold an academic degree qualifying you for a doctoral position in the field of biology, biochemistry, medicine or a related field. Medical School graduates have the opportunity to pursue a PhD Medical Research. Life Science graduates are required to have a completed master’s degree.
The following documents should be submitted through the online form:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copies of academic degrees (PDFs of transcripts, degree certificates, translations, if applicable)
- Motivation letter elaborating on your motivation driving your interest in this position, including what you expect to contribute to the project, in approx. 500 words.
- Two recommendation letters of academic mentors
The institutions contributing to this project are equal opportunity employers and encourage applications from female candidates. Disabled candidates with essentially equal qualifications will be given preference.
If you have any questions, please contact IRTG.brainvasc@med.uni-muenchen.de.
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