PHD POSITION – PLATELET LYSATE AS A 
PRO-REGENERATIVE THERAPEUTIC IN SCI 


Application open: 31st August 2026 

Possible start of work: 1st October 2026 

JOB DESCRIPTION: 
 
Paracelsus Private Medical University (PMU) combines excellence in research and teaching 
in the fields of medicine, nursing and pharmacy. In an interdisciplinary, supportive environ-
ment, we are working to shape the future of healthcare. 
The Institute of Molecular Regenerative Medicine at the Paracelsus Medical University (PMU) 
is offering a PhD position in spinal cord injury research within the PMU PhD program (Doctoral 
program in Medical Science / Paracelsus Medical Private University). 
The Institute of Molecular Regenerative Medicine team focusses on mechanism and therapy 
development in spinal cord injury. Traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating condition 
that results in permanent neurological deficits and remains without effective regenerative ther-
apies. This PhD project aims to investigate the therapeutic potential of human platelet lysate 
for the treatment of SCI, with the clear goal to develop a clinically translatable approach. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE: 
 
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic candidate who has: 

 / Masters degree in Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Medical Biology, Pharmacology or equiva-
lent  (A Master's degree must have been completed before the start of employment) 
/ Hands on experience in mammalian cell culture and standard cell biological techniques 
/ Experience in working under S2 conditions 
/ High level of accuracy, data documentation and organisation skills 
/ Strong interest in regenerative medicine 
/ Enthusiasm for setting up and learning new techniques in the laboratory 
/ Willingness to work with laboratory animals and complete the required training for animal 
experimentation. 
  

DESIRABLE ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: 

/ Hands-on experience with animal handling (rat and mouse) and modern CNS injury 
models 
/ Experience with complex co-culture and/or organoid models 
/ Bioinformatic skills 

WE PARTICULARLY WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WHO: 

/ have an open and communicative personality and embrace teamwork 
/ have good writing and communication skills (English) 
/ think creatively and critically 

WE OFFER: 

The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary research environment working at the 
interface of neuroscience, biomaterials, and translational medicine. The project offers the op-
portunity to contribute to the development of a novel therapeutic strategy with clear clinical 
relevance while receiving comprehensive training in both in vitro and in vivo experimental ap-
proaches. The candidate will be encouraged to present their work at international conferences 
and publish in peer-reviewed journals. 

The gross annual remuneration is EUR 39.343,36 based on a PhD position for 30 hours/week. 

CONTACT: 

You are invited to send a short CV, motivation letter (max. 1 page) & max. 3 references 
(name/e-mail address) to: Ludwig.aigner@pmu.ac.at and Gabriele.steinkogler@pmu.ac.at lat-
est 31st August 2026. 

Applicants are solely responsible for the direct and indirect costs emanating from their appli-
cation process.