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Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research

Seven Fully Funded PhD Positions in Interdisciplinary Plant Biology Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research and University of Cologne in Germany

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Agriculture

Funding

The positions are fully funded for three years, with a possible extension. Salary follows the Max Planck doctoral funding framework at TVöD 13, 65%.

Deadline

Jan 5, 2027

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Germany

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Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research

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Agriculture
Plant Biology
Biology
Plant Breeding
Plant Immunity
Plant Genomics
Plant Growth
Plant-microbe Interaction

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About this position

The International Max Planck Research School on Interdisciplinary Plant Biology is offering seven PhD positions at the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research and the University of Cologne in Germany.

The doctoral projects cover computational and experimental plant biology, with research opportunities spanning plant genetics, genomics, development, immunity, and plant–microbiome interactions. Students will work in an interdisciplinary plant science environment combining biological experimentation with computational approaches to investigate fundamental questions in plant biology and plant breeding.

The programme brings together research at the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research and the University of Cologne, providing a collaborative setting for doctoral research across diverse areas of plant science.

Funding details

The positions are fully funded for three years, with a possible extension. Salary follows the Max Planck doctoral funding framework at TVöD 13, 65%.

What's required

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in a related field, have a strong academic and research record, and demonstrate fluent English. Applicants of any nationality may apply.

How to apply

Review the official call and submit your application through the International Max Planck Research School graduate school portal before 5 January 2027.

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