Modern Diseases Leipzig Clinician Scientist program MD-LEICS

Young physicians are invited to apply for the new 3-year Clinician Scientist program of the Leipzig University funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG).

The combined clinical and scientific program focusses on translational research in the field of modern diseases (e.g. metabolism, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cardiometabolic complications, eating disorders). Investigating non-communicable “Modern Diseases” is a central topic of the Faculty of Medicine of the Leipzig University. The aim of MD-LEICS is to promote Clinician Scientists in modern diseases through protected research time (50-75 %) and an attractive structured curriculum for interdisciplinary clinical and scientific qualification. The research time is approved as Residency and Fellowship Training (30 out of 36 months) by the State Chamber of Physicians of Saxony (Ärztekammer).

We offer four Clinician Scientist Fellowships for candidates who…

• show enthusiasm for science and aim to link basic and clinical research, have a medical degree and a completed doctorate degree/submitted doctoral thesis (equivalent to MD or MD/PhD), will undergo specialty training at Leipzig University Medical Center (preferably in Cardiology, Endocrinology, Laboratory Medicine, Pediatrics, or Psychosomatic Medicine).

Application:

Fellowship applications are open to outstanding candidates of any nationality. For detailed information on the MD-LEICS program, the Fellowships, the application, and the selection process, please refer to: https://t1p.de/9jfyw.

Closing date for application:   May 1, 2023

Starting date of fellowships:   July 1, 2023

Duration:                                       3 years

Contact:                                         Dr. Katja Piotrowski

                                                         email: katja.piotrowski@medizin.uni-leipzig.de

The Leipzig University and MD-LEICS promote equal opportunity in line with DFG standards for gender equality, diversity, inclusion, and affirmative action plans for women. Where applicants are equally qualified, preference is given to candidates with disabilities or equivalent.