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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.
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 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
Germany
4 days ago
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...
4 days ago
Hochschule Geisenheim University
Germany
6 days ago
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 ...
6 days ago
Forschungszentrum Jülich
Germany
1 week ago
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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University of Hohenheim
Germany
1 month ago
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...
1 month ago
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University of Hohenheim
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Germany
Posted Yesterday
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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
Posted Yesterday
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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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Germany
1 month ago
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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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Estimated costs in Germany.
MonthlyYearly | |
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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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Georg-August-Universität
Germany
Crop Science
Botany
Plant Biology
Plant Breeding
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Plant Ecology and Ecosystems Research University of Göttingen Göttingen Germany
Germany
Ecology
Botany
Plant Ecology
Plant Biology
Terrestrial Biology
Aachen Biology and Biotechnology‐ABBt RWTH Aachen University Aachen Germany
Germany
Biochemistry
Biochemical Engineering
Metabolic Biology
Biosynthesis
Yeast Biology
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Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Germany
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Quantitative Trait Loci (qtl) Mapping
Plant Reproduction
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Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
Germany
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Plant-microbe Interaction
Plant Microb
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University of Göttingen
Germany
Botany
Cell Biology
Plant Biology
Plant Evolution
Endosymbiosis

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