You are just finishing a very successful PhD and are looking for the best place to boost your early career as scientist in the field of aging research?
Apply now for the all new CECAD Cologne Postdoc Academy for Aging Trajectories.
The CECAD Cologne Postdoc Academy for Aging Trajectories is designed to attract outstanding early-career researchers from around the world. The programme brings together excellent scientists working across diverse disciplines to better understand the biological mechanisms that shape aging trajectories.
Fellows become part of CECAD's collaborative research environment and benefit from mentorship, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and extensive networking opportunities.
Key Fellowship Details:-
Positions:
Up to 4 postdoctoral fellowships per year
Contract Duration:
3-year employment contract (starting January 1, 2027)
Funding & Support:
Bench fees covered up to €20,000 per year
Mentorship:
Supervised by two CECAD Principal Investigators and hosted in a CECAD laboratory
Compatibility:
Fully compatible with external funding schemes (such as DFG or ERC)
Eligibility:
Must hold a PhD (in life sciences like biology, biomedicine, genetics, or molecular biology) awarded no more than 4 years prior to the start of the fellowship.
Application deadline
October 24, 2026
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