Leibniz Graduate School on Aging (LGSA)

The Leibniz Graduate School on Aging (LGSA) is a joint program of the Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) and the Friedrich Schiller University (FSU) in Jena. 

Our Graduate School provides exciting training and research opportunities for graduates who wish to obtain a PhD in the field of aging research. 

We investigate the fundamental biological processes that drive aging. Our research combines molecular, cellular, and systems-level approaches across a range of model organisms to understand how and why we age. As a PhD candidate at FLI, you will be part of an international and interdisciplinary environment where basic science meets the potential for long-term societal impact. 

The LGSA is member of the Graduate Academy Jena (GA) and part of the Jena School of Molecular Medicine (JSMM), which is the umbrella organization for several graduate programs in this research field.

The LGSA is member of the Graduate Academy Jena (GA) and part of the Jena School of Molecular Medicine (JSMM), which is the umbrella organization for several graduate programs in this research field.

Vacancies for Graduates

We warmly welcome applications for PhD positions at our institute. All PhD students are fully integrated into the Leibniz Graduate School on Aging  (LGSA), which provides a supportive and collaborative research environment.

To ensure a smooth application process, all candidates, including those with their own fellowships, should carefully follow the LGSA’s application guidelines. Detailed information and instructions can be found on the LGSA website.

PhD representatives at FLI

The PhD representatives at FLI consist of:

  • Anjalika Malik (Rudolph Group)
  • Georg Bossenz (Kirstein Group)
  • Luigi Moncata (Correia-Melo Group) &
  • Advitiya Khandelwal (von Eyss Group).

They are supported by the LGSA speakers Dr. Christoph Kaether and Dr. Katarzyna Winek.

Contact (PhD Representatives at FLI)

Anjalika Malik

PhD Representative

Georg Bossenz

PhD Representative

Luigi Moncata

PhD Representative

Advitiya Khandelwal

PhD Representative

Contact

Dr. Claudia Müller

Coordinator Early Researcher Support