PhD student – German Institute of Human Nutrition (DIfE)

May 21, 2026

Job Overview

Job Description

We are hiring a PhD student in my group at the German Institute of Human Nutrition (DIfE).

The project focuses on acetyl-CoA metabolism and how acetyl-CoA dynamics regulate metabolic health across tissues such as skeletal muscle, liver, and adipose tissue in the context of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

A great opportunity for candidates interested in metabolism, physiology, and translational biomedical research.

If this sounds interesting to you (or someone you know), feel free to reach out via email to jobs@dife.de with “Reference 2026_W06_E” in the subject line.