Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Master’s Opportunities in Systems Biology in Germany
Master Position in systems biology in germany
1 position foundnewest posted
The open master's position in systems biology in Germany listed here is at Forschungszentrum Jülich.
Forschungszentrum Jülich
Germany
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2 weeks ago
Master Thesis opportunity at Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH , Institute of Bio- and Geosciences – Biotechnology (IBG-1), Modeling and Simulation Group. The project sits at the interface of computational systems biology , mathematics/statistics , and open research software development. The topic is Efficient Markov Chain Monte Carlo Techniques for Studying Large-scale Metabolic Models , with a focus on Bayesian inference for high-dimensional parameter estimation in biochemical networks and metabol...
Computer Science
Data Science
Biomedical Engineering
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2 weeks ago
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International Max Planck Research School for Living Matter (IMPRS-LM)
Germany
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7 months ago
The International Max Planck Research School on Cellular Biophysics (IMPRS-CBP) offers fully funded PhD positions for talented and motivated young scientists interested in the interdisciplinary field of cellular biophysics. Hosted by the Max Planck Institute of Biophysics, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, and the Frankfurt Institute of Advanced Studies, the program is located in the vibrant Rhine-Main region of Germany, a renowned scientific and cultural ...
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Computer Science
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7 months ago
University of Bremen
Germany
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3 months ago
We are sharing a doctoral researcher opening at the Laboratory of Applied Space Microbiology, based at ZARM, University of Bremen, Germany. The project focuses on developing biotechnologies for Mars and adapting the outcomes to support sustainable development goals on Earth. A central research task is to design and model a photobioreactor that could operate on Mars using Martian resources. This is a multidisciplinary PhD-level opportunity for candidates with backgrounds in biology, engineering, ...
Environmental Science
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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3 months ago
International Max Planck Research School
Germany
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1 month ago
IMPRS-IS is advertising fully funded PhD positions for the 2027 intake in Germany . The International Max Planck Research School for Intelligent Systems brings together the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems , the University of Stuttgart , and the University of Tübingen . The programme spans a broad set of research areas in artificial intelligence , machine learning , natural language processing , robotics , soft robotics , smart materials , computer vision , computer graphics , human-...
Computer Science
Data Science
Cognitive Science
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1 month ago
Living costs in Germany
Estimated costs in Germany.
MonthlyYearly | Germany |
|---|---|
 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
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Leipzig University
Germany
Research Interests
Polymer Physics
Polymer Chemistry
Cell Mechanics
Self-assembly
Soft Matter Physics
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
Germany
Research Interests
Biochemical Engineering
Biochemistry
Metabolic Biology
Photosynthesis
Nitrogen Metabolism
Head of Metabolomics
Max-Planck-Institut für terrestrische Mikrobiologie
Germany
Research Interests
Biochemical Engineering
Biochemistry
Metabolic Biology
Computational Biology
Metabolic Engineering
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Germany
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Systems Biology
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Germany
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Metabolic Biology
Computational Biology
Systems Biology
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Goethe University Frankfurt
Germany
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Petri Net
Systems Biology
Signal Transduction
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