Fully funded PhD positions in the life sciences (m/w/d)

[IMPRS]

The International Max Planck Research School IMPRS “From Molecules to Organisms” is a collaboration between the Max Planck Institute for Biology Tübingen, the Friedrich Miescher Laboratory and the Eberhard Karls University in Tübingen, Germany.

Apply for PhD positions in structural, molecular, cellular and developmental biology, bioinformatics, genomics and evolutionary biology.

At the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) “From Molecules to Organisms”, you will join the next generation of scientists to study complex biological processes. Our program transcends traditional life science disciplines, combining pioneering methodologies and scientific approaches from various fields to address research questions that require an interdisciplinary approach.

By joining us, you will benefit from the expertise and project supervision from our faculty members and access to state-of-the-art infrastructure across a diverse range of fields, including:

- Biophysics
- Biochemistry & structural biology
- Bioinformatics & computational biology
- Molecular & cellular biology
- Developmental biology & genetics
- Genomics & proteomics
- Microbiology and microbiome science
- Evolutionary biology & ecology

Who can apply?
Anyone - any nationality or background - who meets our academic requirements is encouraged to apply.

Interested?
Follow us on LinkedIn and for more details and information on how to apply go to www.phd.tuebingen.mpg.de/3849/Apply-to-IMPRS

Online application opens: 02 December 2024
Application deadline: 27 January 2025

The requirements are:
- An excellent University degree (obtained or pending) at Masters' level in the life sciences or a related discipline.
- Skills and knowledge matching your proposed area of doctoral research.
- High motivation and a passion for research.
- Excellent spoken and written English.
- Applicants with degrees obtained outside the European Higher Education area are welcome to provide proof of their English language proficiency (e.g. by submitting a GRE or GATE score).

You will receive:
- Fully-funded PhD position.
- Cutting-edge research projects and excellent facilities.
- Tailored support from a thesis advisory committee.
- Core and optional development opportunities to improve your scientific and transferable skills.
- Guidance from world-renowned experts in your field.
- Multicultural environment with English as the working language.

Our program is based in Tübingen, a hotspot for science and research in a quaint town in Germany and home to one of Germany’s most prestigious universities. Compact and friendly, with its beautiful cobbled alleyways in the town centre, colourful timbered houses and bike lanes following rippling canals, modern Tübingen has a lively, international feel, with cultural and entertainment opportunities to rival larger cities.

For more information about the program go to https://www.imprs.tuebingen.mpg.de.
Only applications via our online tool are accepted