PhD Positions

Coming Soon: 12 Funded PhD Positions Starting January 1st, 2026
IRTG 2804 – Women’s Mental Health Across the Reproductive Years

We are excited to announce that 12 funded PhD positions, each for 3 years, will be available as part of the International Research Training Group (IRTG) 2804, starting on January 1st, 2026.

These positions are part of a unique, interdisciplinary PhD program jointly offered by the University of Tübingen (Germany) and Uppsala University (Sweden), focusing on the theme of Women’s Mental Health Across the Reproductive Years.

We will share updates here about the application start and processes. Please stay tuned for further information!

	The selection of PhD students for our IRTG 2804 involves the following steps:
1. Screening:	Applications will be screened by the steering committee and qualified candidates will be selected for step two. Primary selection criterion is scientific excellence as mirrored in a timely graduation with excellence, a relevant and experimental bachelor/master thesis, as well as a match of expressed research interests with the IRTG’s goals. Secondary criteria are female gender, diversity, and language skills (English). Suitable candidates will be invited to a recruitment symposium.
2. Recruitment interviews:	Qualified applicants will be invited to an online recruitment interview, with candidates participating individually via internet. The interviews start with a short introduction of the investigators. Tha candidates shall than present their previous scientific work (master thesis) and their motivation to join our projects (5 min). You are welcome to prepare one or two slides for this purpose. Afterwards, a structured interview will follow (20 min) and candidates will be given the opportunity to ask for further details on individual projects, the qualification program and/or the general structure of the IRTG. Candidates will be evaluated using the following criteria: demonstrated academic excellence (timely and above average), proven qualification fitting to IRTG projects, motivation and interest in research to date, achievements in experimental work, quality and coherence of presentations and discussion, and proven ability to work in a team.
3. Final selection :	The final selection step is based on a meeting of all IRTG PIs directed by the speaker. Each interview panel will briefly present their conclusions and suggestions followed by an open discussion leading to a grading of each candidate according to the criteria outlined above as excellent (A), very good (B), or good to average (C). C-rated candidates will be rejected. If we have more A-rated candidates than openings, they will be ranked according to our secondary criteria of gender equality, diversity, and language skills. If we have less A-rated candidates than openings, B-rated candidates will be considered for projects too, however, they will only be considered if all PIs agree that they have a prospect of achieving an excellent dissertation within the IRTG.
	Successful candidates, who were offered a PhD position, are expected to start on 01.01.2026.

Research Assistants

We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic research assistant to join our team. The International Research Training Group (IRTG 2804) offers 1 positions for a research assistant in the area of women’s mental health across the reproductive years. Ideally you can work 40 hours/month.

• Assisting with research projects, including coordinating with participants
• Helping with the preparation of scientific publications
• Participating in lab meetings and other events

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience to

Please let us know how many hours would you like to work in your cover letter!

This position is mainly aimed at students, as this are not a full-time positions and we require you to be already in Tübingen (or surroundings).