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25 PhD Positions in Biomedical Artificial Intelligence at the Max Planck School of Biomedical AI Max Planck School of Biomedical Artificial Intelligence in Germany
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
The program offers competitive employment contracts at participating universities and research institutions, plus funding for annual participation in an international scientific conference. It is a structured three-year PhD program; no specific salary or tuition coverage details are stated.
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026
Country
Germany
University
Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence
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The Max Planck School of Biomedical Artificial Intelligence (BMAI) is accepting applications for 25 PhD positions located across participating universities and research institutions in Germany.
This structured three-year doctoral program brings together more than 30 research groups working at the interface of artificial intelligence and the life sciences. Research areas include molecular and cellular systems, protein and molecule design, complex biological traits, and neural networks. Doctoral researchers will develop and apply computational and AI methods to challenging biomedical questions.
PhD researchers receive individual supervision from two BMAI Fellows with complementary research backgrounds, access to leading research environments and a broad interdisciplinary network, recurring schools for scientific training and career development, structured mentoring, and funding for annual participation in an international scientific conference. Competitive employment contracts are offered by participating universities and research institutions.
Applicants should hold, or be expected to hold, a Master’s degree or equivalent in computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, or a related field. Life-science graduates are also encouraged to apply if they have strong computational expertise and significant programming experience.
Applications should be submitted online by 1 December 2026 through the BMAI application process page.
Funding details
The program offers competitive employment contracts at participating universities and research institutions, plus funding for annual participation in an international scientific conference. It is a structured three-year PhD program; no specific salary or tuition coverage details are stated.
What's required
Applicants should be highly motivated and excellent candidates who will hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, or a related field. Candidates from the life sciences are also encouraged to apply if they have a strong computational background and significant programming experience.
How to apply
Review the BMAI website for full details and submit an online application through the application process page before 1 December 2026.
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