PhD Opportunities in Plant Biology in Germany

Phd Positions in plant biology in germany

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Universities with open PhD positions in plant biology in Germany include Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research, University of Hohenheim and Hochschule Geisenheim University.

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Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research

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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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Agriculture
Plant Biology
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Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research

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Germany

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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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University of Hohenheim

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PhD position in Yield Stability in Nutritional Crop Physiology is available within the GreenRobust Cluster of Excellence at the University of Hohenheim in Germany. The project is situated in plant science, agriculture, crop physiology, and nutritional crop research, with a focus on understanding and improving the stability of crop yields. This opportunity may suit candidates interested in plant performance, physiological mechanisms, crop productivity, and robust agricultural systems. The post is...

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4 days ago

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Hochschule Geisenheim University

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Hochschule Geisenheim University in Germany is seeking a motivated PhD candidate to work in plant virology and advance plant virus diagnostics using third-generation sequencing technologies, including nanopore sequencing. The project is suited to applicants interested in plant science, viral pathogen detection, and modern genomic sequencing approaches. The post does not specify funding arrangements, eligibility details, or an application deadline. Interested candidates should consult the linked ...

Agriculture
Plant Biology
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6 days ago

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Forschungszentrum Jülich

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Forschungszentrum Jülich is advertising a PhD position in plant science focused on linking above-ground plant function to root dynamics . The project asks how observations above ground can help explain what happens below ground, with a particular focus on photosynthesis , plant growth , and root dynamics . The work is described as interdisciplinary and brings together plant physiologists , engineers , physicists , and computer scientists . Research methods include innovative plant experiments, a...

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1 week ago

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University of Hohenheim

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PhD opportunity in Nutritional Crop Physiology within the GreenRobust Cluster of Excellence at the University of Hohenheim (Stuttgart region, on-site). This opening is aimed at a highly motivated PhD candidate interested in molecular crop physiology , nutritional crop physiology , and related plant science topics. The post is shared by Benjamin Neuhäuser , Akademischer Oberrat at the University of Hohenheim. No detailed funding, deadline, or eligibility specifics are included in the post excerpt...

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University of Hohenheim

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Funded PhD Position in Nutritional Crop Physiology The University of Hohenheim in Germany is offering a three-year PhD position in the Nutritional Physiology Group within the GreenRobust Cluster of Excellence. The research will investigate how weather extremes and fertilisation affect crop growth, plant nutrient responses and yield stability. The project is suitable for applicants interested in agricultural sciences, crop physiology, plant biology, nutritional physiology and statistical analysis...

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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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Technical University of Munich

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3 PhD positions are advertised in Plant Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich (School of Life Sciences, Freising-Weihenstephan, Germany) in the Chair of Plant Systems Biology led by Prof. Claus Schwechheimer . The projects focus on AGC1 kinase-regulated plant growth processes , including polarity regulation by protein kinases during stomata development , phospho-regulation of the plant cytoskeleton , and developmental adaptations for plant growth in soil . The post highlights str...

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Living costs in Germany

Estimated costs in Germany.

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Germany

Housing

Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year

€5.0k

$5,400/yr

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Utilities & Connectivity

Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year

€662

$720/yr

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Personal Care

Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year

€552

$600/yr

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Clothing

Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year

€828

$900/yr

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Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo

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Georg-August-Universität

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Germany

Research Interests

Crop Science

Botany

Plant Biology

Plant Breeding

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Plant Ecology and Ecosystems Research University of Göttingen Göttingen Germany

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Germany

Research Interests

Ecology

Botany

Plant Ecology

Plant Biology

Terrestrial Biology

Aachen Biology and Biotechnology‐ABBt RWTH Aachen University Aachen Germany

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Germany

Research Interests

Biochemistry

Biochemical Engineering

Metabolic Biology

Biosynthesis

Yeast Biology

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Professor for Plant Cell and Molecular Biology

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

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Germany

Research Interests

Botany

Crop Science

Plant Biology

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Plant Reproduction

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Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

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Germany

Research Interests

Botany

Crop Science

Plant Biology

Plant-microbe Interaction

Plant Microb

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University of Göttingen

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Germany

Research Interests

Botany

Cell Biology

Plant Biology

Plant Evolution

Endosymbiosis

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Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
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Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
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In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.

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