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Universities with open PhD positions in genomics in Germany include Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research, Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics and Freie Universität Berlin and Kiel University.
Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research
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Germany
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The International Max Planck Research School on Interdisciplinary Plant Biology is offering seven fully funded PhD positions in computational and experimental plant sciences in collaboration with the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research and the University of Cologne in Germany. The graduate school investigates fundamental biological processes in plants and develops knowledge and materials that can support innovative plant breeding. Research projects span reproductive development, org...
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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...
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Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research
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Germany
Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
7 fully funded PhD student positions are available in Computational & Experimental Plant Sciences through the International Max Planck Research School on Interdisciplinary Plant Biology (IMPRS), a collaboration between the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research and the University of Cologne in Germany. The programme is designed for highly qualified doctoral researchers from Germany and around the world. Training is in English and students are supported by an advisory committee, profess...
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Kiel University
Germany
1 week ago
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...
1 week ago
University
Germany
2 weeks ago
PhD Scholarship (Science and Impact Hub) 2027 — CGIAR++ / German Universities. This post advertises a fully funded doctoral opportunity for research at a German university, with attachment to global CGIAR++ research. The project focus is on agricultural and environmental studies, with a strong computational angle for deploying bioinformatics pipelines on massive crop datasets. Funding includes a EUR 1,800 monthly stipend plus a EUR 25,000 research grant. The deadline shown in the post is 30 Nove...
2 weeks ago
Technical University of Munich
Top university
Germany
2 weeks ago
Top university
PhD position in plant biochemistry and cell biology (m/f/d) at the School of Life Sciences, Technical University of Munich , in Freising-Weihenstephan, Germany . This opportunity is aligned with research interests in plant genetics , plant breeding , plant biotechnology , genomics , and molecular biology , with a strong focus on plant biochemistry and cell biology. Application deadline: open until filled. How to apply: submit your application by email to [email protected] . A position d...
2 weeks ago
European Molecular Biology Laboratory
Germany
3 months ago
EMBL Heidelberg is offering an EMBO Practical Course titled “Microbial metagenomics: a 360º approach” for advanced PhD students and early postdoctoral researchers working in, or planning to enter, metagenomics research. The course focuses on hands-on training in microbial metagenomics , microbial ecology , environmental microbiology , genomics , and bioinformatics . Participants will cover experimental design, environmental sampling, DNA extraction from soil and water, metagenomic library constr...
3 months ago
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Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics
Closing soon
Germany
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...
8 months ago
Heidelberg University
Germany
2 months ago
Heidelberg University’s Center for Molecular Biology (ZMBH), Germany, is advertising a PhD position in evolutionary genomics in the group of Henrik Kaessmann . The project sits at the intersection of biology , bioinformatics , computational genomics , and experimental molecular biology . The lab studies the origins and molecular evolution of organs in mammals and other vertebrates, with a strong focus on the evolution of gene expression and its regulatory basis. Current research uses comparative...
2 months ago
European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)
Germany
7 months ago
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is offering fully funded PhD positions in Life Sciences through its renowned International PhD Programme (EIPP). EMBL is a leading research institution with sites in Heidelberg, Barcelona, Grenoble, Hamburg, Hinxton (near Cambridge), and Rome, providing a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment for early-career scientists. The EIPP is designed to foster creativity, independence, and collaborative teamwork, offering comprehensive training that balan...
7 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
Professor at Heidelberg University
Heidelberg University
Germany
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Pathogenesis
Genetic
Microscopy
Department of Epileptology and Neurology Rheinisch‐Westfälische Technische Hochschule (RWTH) Univers
Germany
Neurology
Neuropsychology
Epileptology
Medical Science
Genome-wide Association
University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus
Germany
Pharmacotherapy
Internal Medicine
Cancer Biology
Oncology
Cancer Therapy
Leibniz-Institut für Pflanzengenetik und Kulturpflanzenforschung Gatersleben
Germany
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Breeding
Genomic
Plant Biology
Professor of Regulatory Genomics
University of Lübeck
Germany
Biostatistics
Cell Biology
Genomic
Next-generation Sequencing
Transcriptomic
University of Cologne
Germany
Biostatistics
Cell Biology
Medical Science
Genomic
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