Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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PhD Opportunities in Epigenetics in Germany
Phd Positions in epigenetics in germany
5 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open PhD positions in epigenetics in Germany include University of Cologne, Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics and Freie Universität Berlin and Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics.
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...
Metabolism
Immunology
Biochemistry
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics and Freie Universität Berlin
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Germany
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The International Max Planck Research School for Biology and Computation (IMPRS-BAC) is recruiting doctoral candidates for a 2027 start at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics and Freie Universität Berlin in Berlin, Germany. This interdisciplinary PhD program sits at the intersection of molecular life sciences and computational sciences. It is designed for graduates with backgrounds in molecular biology, biochemistry, mathematics, bioinformatics, or closely related areas, and offers a...
Computer Science
Molecular Biology
Biophysics
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics
Germany
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2 weeks ago
The International Max Planck Research School for Biology and Computation (IMPRS-BAC) is recruiting doctoral candidates for a start in 2027. This PhD programme is a collaboration between the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics and Freie Universität Berlin, offering interdisciplinary training at the interface of molecular life sciences and computational sciences. Students will work in areas spanning molecular biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, mathematics, statistics, algorithms, artif...
Biochemistry
Computer Science
Molecular Biology
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2 weeks ago
Heidelberg University
Germany
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1 month ago
PhD positions are available in the newly established Batiuk lab at Heidelberg University / Heidelberg University Hospital, Institute of Human Genetics, Germany. The lab is recruiting its first doctoral researchers to study the biological mechanisms of PTSD after psychological trauma. Research topics include single-nuclei transcriptomics, epigenomics, human post-mortem brain research, and preclinical animal models, with the goal of identifying novel cell-type-specific therapeutic targets. This op...
Molecular Biology
Psychology
Biology
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1 month ago
Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics
Closing soon
Germany
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8 months ago
Closing soon
The International Max Planck Research School for Epigenetics, Biophysics and Metabolism (IMPRS-EBM) offers fully funded doctoral positions for talented and motivated students passionate about basic research in the fields of epigenetics, biophysics, metabolism, cell biology, biochemistry, functional genomics, bioinformatics, and proteomics. IMPRS-EBM is a collaborative program between the Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics and the University of Freiburg, Germany, providing a vi...
Cell Biology
Metabolism
Biochemistry
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8 months ago
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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 |
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Popular professors
RWTH Aachen University
Germany
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Epigenetic
Cell Culture Techniques
Biomarker Research
Senior-Lecturer, Team-Leader of Electron Microscopy Unit, Research Group Leader
CharitéCentrum Grundlagenmedizin CC 2
Germany
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Developmental Neuroscience
Synaptic Biology
Glycobiology
Endocytosis
Professor
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
Germany
Research Interests
Immunology
Virology
Immune Response
T Cell Biology
Inflammatory Biology
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Prof. of Biochemistry
University of Stuttgart
Germany
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Epigenetic
Dna Methylation
Genome Engineering
Director Epigenetics Core Laboratory/ Professor Dr.
Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf Medizinische Fakultät
Germany
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Cancer Biology
Epigenetic
Dna Methylation
Professor
University of Giessen
Germany
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Chromatin Biology
Epigenetic
Chromosomal Biology
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