Clinician Scientist (m/w/d) (760)
Institution: Department für Innere Medizin, Neurologie und Dermatologie, Klinikbereich Endokrinologie
Employment type: fixed-term for 36 months
Working hours: Full-time (part-time position possible)
Start date fellowship: 01.11.2026
Compensation: TV-Ä1
Modern Diseases Leipzig Clinician Scientist program MD-LEICS - Fellowship Call 2026 -
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. Research time can be approved as Residency and Fellowship Training after evaluation 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).
Your Profile
Physicians with a research background and focus on Modern Diseases (e.g. metabolism, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cardiometabolic complications, eating disorders). Applicants will undergo clinical specialty training at Leipzig University Medical Center in Modern Diseases (preferably in Cardiology, Endocrinology, Laboratory Medicine, Pediatrics, or Psychosomatic Medicine). Successfully completed medical degree and a completed doctorate degree/submitted doctoral thesis (equivalent to MD or MD/PhD; for applicants who have submitted, but not yet completed, their doctorate degree, proof of submission, as well as a signed letter from the Principal Supervisor stating the prospects of success, is required).
Key selection criteria include applicant’s qualification and publication record, preferentially on modern diseases, as well as project feasibility, scientific quality and novelty, and strategic fit.
Interested?
We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal. 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 application: 31st July, 2026
For professional questions, Sandra Schulze (T: +49 341 97 15948, E: sandra.schulze@medizin.uni-leipzig.de) will be happy to help.
If you have any questions about your application, the UKL Recruiting Team is also happy to assist you at recruiting@medizin.uni-leipzig.de.
UKL is committed to equal opportunities, which means equal treatment of all applicants and employees. In accordance with the Saxon Equal Treatment Act, applications from women are given priority in cases of equal suitability, qualifications, and professional competence. Likewise, applicants with severe disabilities are given priority in cases of equal suitability. Please include the relevant supporting documents with your application.