BETTER TOGETHER. FOR LIFE.

At the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), we are committed to excellence in research, education, and comprehensive healthcare across our clinics. Every day, our team of approximately 15,300 dedicated employees works to make the world a healthier place. Our goal is to be one of the leading university hospitals while also being the best employer in our industry.
At UKE, we believe that meaningful and successful work should align with our employees’ personal needs and individual lifestyles. Just as diverse as these needs are, so too is the variety of personalized solutions we offer.

Mechanical coupling of cells determines cellular functions and tissue homeostasis. Impaired balance of mechanical interactions causes the fatal diseases Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy and Pemphigus affecting the heart and the skin. PhD positions are available in two labs, both located at the Institute of Anatomy and Experimental Morphology on the Campus of the University Medical Center Hamburg Eppendorf (UKE). The positions are part of a structured PhD program at the UKE.