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Universities with open PhD positions in biomedicine in Germany include University of Osnabrück, Technische Universität Dresden and Hannover Medical School.
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University of Osnabrück
Germany
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Osnabrück University is recruiting a PhD candidate or postdoctoral researcher as a Research Associate to join an interdisciplinary team working at the interface of immunology and mechanobiology . The project, “Cyclic Mechanical Forces Sustain Cytotoxic Immune Competence,” examines how physiological mechanical forces encountered during circulation and breathing help maintain cytotoxic immune function. The research focuses on cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) and natural killer (NK) cells, which play...
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Technische Universität Dresden
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Germany
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The Dresden International Graduate School for Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (DIGS-ILS) at Dresden University of Technology is a doctoral programme for research in the life sciences within a collaborative and international environment in Dresden. The programme is run in cooperation with the International Max Planck Research School for Cell, Developmental and Systems Biology (IMPRS-CellDevoSys) under the umbrella of the Dresden International PhD Programme (DIPP) . Students work across a broad se...
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Hannover Medical School
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Germany
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DEWIN – Dynamics of Host-Pathogen Interactions is an international doctoral programme at Hannover Medical School, based in Hannover and run in cooperation with Twincore – Centre for Experimental and Clinical Infection Research, the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, and the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research in Braunschweig. The programme is centered on infection biology and asks doctoral researchers to investigate the complex interactions between host and pathogen. Students work o...
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University of Cologne
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Germany
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The Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA) at the University of Cologne offers a structured doctoral programme in the highly interdisciplinary field of ageing biology. It is run in cooperation with the CECAD Cluster of Excellence, University Hospital Cologne, the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, and the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research. The programme is designed to train a new generation of biomedical scientists focused on the basic biology of ageing and on trans...
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Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Germany
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PhD student position in placental biology at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (Biomedical Center, Institute of Physiological Chemistry), Germany. The project focuses on how chromatin regulation in the placenta can influence fetal brain development . The research uses mouse models , stem-cell techniques , and multi-omics approaches , making it a strong fit for candidates interested in developmental biology, epigenetics, and translational biomedical research. Eligibility highlights: applican...
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Kiel University
Germany
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A fabulous opportunity has been shared for PhD candidates at SGT University, India to pursue a Dual award PhD with Keele University . The post highlights research interests in genomics , sequencing , bioinformatics , and big data , making it relevant for students with backgrounds in biology , computer science , medical science , and statistics . Named people in the post include Daniel Tonge and Mirna Mourtada-Maarabouni . The post does not provide a direct application link, deadline, funding det...
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics
Germany
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PhD positions are available at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics in collaboration with Freie Universität Berlin . The opportunity is centered on molecular genetics , with strong relevance to biology and related biomedical research areas. This post is a PhD opening rather than a scholarship announcement. The listing is hosted on DAAD and points to the official application page for more details and instructions. The post text does not provide supervisor names, funding details, eligib...
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Helmholtz Munich
Germany
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Funded PhD opportunity in Imaging Mass Spectrometry at Helmholtz Munich , Germany, within the Research Unit Analytical Pathology . The position is aimed at candidates with a Master’s degree in Biochemistry , Molecular Biology , Biomedical Sciences , Human Biology , Pharmacy , Chemistry , or a related field. Helpful experience includes research work, mass spectrometry, tissue morphology, and quantitative data analysis. Funding is provided through TVöD Bund EG 13 at 50% salary , with a possible al...
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Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA)
Germany
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12 fully funded PhD positions are available at the Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA) in Cologne, Germany. This is an application call for up to 12 doctoral places in a major international ageing research environment linking the University of Cologne, the University Hospital Cologne, the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, and the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research. The programme is situated within one of Europe’s leading ageing research clusters and brings togeth...
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International Max Planck Research School for Living Matter (IMPRS-LM)
Germany
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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 ...
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Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Germany
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PhD position in Medicinal Chemistry at Ruhr University Bochum This PhD opportunity focuses on designing next-generation platinum chemotherapy systems that are more selective and controllable. The project sits at the interface of synthetic chemistry , coordination chemistry , photochemistry , nanomedicine , drug delivery , cancer biology , and 3D cancer organoids . You will work on novel platinum–polymer conjugates , study their self-assembly and photoresponsive behavior, and evaluate their biolo...
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Jakob Nikolas Kather
Institute of AI Education
Germany
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Jakob Nikolas Kather announces that his team will soon be hiring postdocs, engineers, and researchers on site in Heidelberg, Germany . The openings span several exciting research directions: Biomedical AI (including multimodal foundation models, biomarkers, and agents), Robotics (lab automation and physical action surfaces for agents), AI social sciences (multi-agent systems and agent “civilizations”), and deploying AI in a large hospital system . This is a strong fit for candidates with interes...
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Estimated costs in Germany.
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![]() 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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