
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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Universities with open positions in computational modelling in Germany include Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon and Ulm University.
Tobias Moser
Universitätsmedizin Göttingen
Germany
1 week ago
PhD position available at the Institute for Auditory Neuroscience (IAN), Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Germany. The project sits at the intersection of auditory neuroscience , experimental neurophysiology , computational modeling , and AI . The team aims to develop a digital twin of the auditory system to design and optimize sound-coding strategies for an optical cochlear implant . The work is part of CAIMed and EKFZ-OT (Else Kröner Fresenius Center for Optogenetic Therapies). This is not only ...
1 week ago
Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon
Germany
2 weeks ago
PhD position at Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon in Germany on physics-guided digital twin development for composition-process-structure-property modeling of magnesium alloys . This opportunity is focused on materials science and computational modeling, with strong relevance to physics, engineering, and alloy design. The post is located in Geesthacht, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany . Applicants should review the full vacancy details on the linked DAAD page for eligibility and application instructions. No f...
2 weeks ago
Ulm University
Closing soon
Germany
3 weeks ago
Closing soon
PhD position in Energy Storage and Thermal Energy at the Institute for Energy Conversion and Storage, Ulm University, Germany . The project focuses on pumped thermal energy storage (PTES) / Carnot batteries based on the Brayton cycle , a promising approach for storing electrical energy as heat and supporting the decarbonization of energy supply. The doctoral researcher will work on dynamic system modeling of realistic PTES systems, validation of components using experimental data or data sheets,...
3 weeks ago
Technical University of Munich
Top university
Germany
4 weeks ago
Top university
Technical University of Munich (TUM), Chair of Ergonomics, is recruiting a full-time Research Associate for the ReSyst research group in Garching, Germany. The project focuses on the analysis, modeling, and design of complex socio-technical systems, with a specific example in teleoperated driving. The role centers on developing and validating digital twin and modeling approaches for adaptive socio-technical systems. Core methods include qualitative and quantitative studies, empirical experiments...
4 weeks ago
Max Planck Institute for Software Systems
Germany
1 month ago
Postdoctoral Researcher in NeuroAI at the Max Planck Institute for Software Systems in Saarbrücken, Germany . The Bridging AI and Neuroscience (BrAIN) group, led by Mariya Toneva , is recruiting for the newly funded ERC Starting Grant project BrainAlign . The project sits at the intersection of machine learning , natural language processing , computational neuroscience , neuroimaging , and cognitive neuroscience . Research focus: developing methods to integrate heterogeneous fMRI datasets and tr...
1 month ago
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Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization
Germany
3 months ago
The Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (MPI-DS) in Göttingen, Germany is advertising several postdoctoral researcher positions in the Department of Living Matter Physics. The research focus is statistical physics , especially nonequilibrium statistical physics and active matter , with theoretical and computational work on the dynamics of living systems from a physical perspective. The department is led by Ramin Golestanian and includes a collaborative, interdisciplinary envi...
3 months ago
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Germany
3 weeks ago
Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships 2027 are being promoted for Master's and PhD study in Germany . The post describes the programme as fully funded and highlights interest in STEM , environmental science , and humanities for international students. Funding is described as including a stipend , tuition , and a mobility allowance . The application window is noted as Spring 2027 , opening on 15 January 2027 and closing on 1 March 2027 . This is a scholarship announcement rather than a job openin...
3 weeks ago
Max Planck School of Cognition
Germany
8 months ago
The Max Planck School of Cognition offers a prestigious, fully-funded PhD programme based in Leipzig, Germany, with affiliated universities and research institutions across Germany, London, and Nijmegen. This four-year doctoral programme is designed for outstanding international applicants from diverse academic backgrounds, focusing on the multidisciplinary study of cognition. The programme bridges gaps between disciplines such as artificial intelligence, biology, cognitive neuroscience, genetic...
8 months ago
Estimated costs in Germany.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
![]() Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
![]() Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €552 $600/yr |
![]() Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | €828 $900/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Assistant Professor
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Germany
Systems Neuroscience
Behavioral Neuroscience
Neuromodulation
Neuroscience
Clinical Neurophysiology
Has grant
Associate Professor 'Molecular Stroke Research' (tenured, Univ.-Prof.)
Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Center for Stroke Research, Department of Experimental Neurology
Germany
Medical Imaging
Behavioral Neuroscience
Murine Model
Ischemic Physiology
Hematopoiesis
Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen
Germany
Medical Imaging
Radiology
Pet Imaging
Brain Tumor
Radiogenomics
Professor of Medical Informatics
Universitätsmedizin Greifswald
Germany
Epidemiology
Health Economics
Clinical Informatics
Reproducible Research
Computational Modelling
University of Cologne
Germany
Computational Neuroscience
Solid Mechanics
Domain Decomposition
Computational Science
Computational Modelling
Professorship for automation technology
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Germany
Industrial Automation
Control System
Industrial Application
Computational Modelling
Systems Engineering

The DAAD Leadership for Africa Programme supports qualified refugees and graduates from selected African countries to pursue postgraduate study in Germany with a strong focus on academic training and leadership development.

The Rosa Luxemburg Foundation Scholarships support highly qualified students and doctoral candidates studying in Germany, with a strong emphasis on social commitment and the Foundation's values.

Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarships support academically strong international students and doctoral candidates who want to study or conduct research in Germany and show social or political commitment.
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