Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Postdoc Opportunities in Biostatistics in Germany
Postdoc Positions in biostatistics in germany
2 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open postdoc positions in biostatistics in Germany include Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology - BIPS and University Medical Center Göttingen.
Marvin N. Wright
Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology - BIPS
Germany
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3 weeks ago
The Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology – BIPS GmbH in Bremen, Germany, is recruiting several Statistician (Postdoc or PhD candidate) positions for work in methodological and applied health research. The positions are embedded in the institute’s broader prevention research programme, with strong links to large epidemiological cohort studies, the NAKO Health Study, and secondary health insurance data. Research will be organized around one of five methodological themes: Caus...
Computer Science
Epidemiology
Biostatistics
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3 weeks ago
Jorge M. Mendes
University Medical Center Göttingen
Germany
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8 months ago
The University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG), part of the Georg-August University, is seeking a full-time Research Associate/Postdoc to join the Department of Medical Statistics. The department, led by Professor Tim Friede, is renowned for its research and teaching in biostatistics, bioinformatics, and the analysis of clinical and genomic data. The successful candidate will work within the CAIMed consortium, a leading research center for artificial intelligence (AI) and causal methods in medici...
Computer Science
Biostatistics
Mathematics
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8 months ago
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European Molecular Biology Laboratory
Germany
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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...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Biology
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3 months ago
Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence
Germany
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4 weeks ago
25 PhD opportunities are available at the Max Planck School of Biomedical Artificial Intelligence (BMAI) across Germany. The program sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the life sciences , bringing together more than 30 participating research groups from universities and research institutions. Doctoral researchers will work on computational and AI methods for biomedical research, with topics spanning molecular and cellular systems, protein and molecule design, complex biologi...
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
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4 weeks ago
Saarland University
Germany
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8 months ago
The international doctoral programme "Science and Health in Football" at Saarland University offers a unique opportunity for research-oriented students interested in sports science, medicine, exercise physiology, and human biology. Hosted by the Institute of Sports and Preventive Medicine and funded by the German Football Federation (DFB), the programme is designed to advance scientific approaches to football, focusing on health benefits, training standards, and performance diagnostics for elite...
Sports Science
Biology
Exercise Physiology
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8 months ago
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 |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Head
Bernhard-Nocht-Institut für Tropenmedizin
Germany
Research Interests
Virology
Epidemiology
Disease Transmission
Pathogen Biology
Tropical Medicine
Medical Faculty University of Duisburg‐Essen Essen Germany
Germany
Research Interests
Virology
Immunology
Hepatology
Inflammatory Biology
Liver Fibrosis
Professor
Helmut Schmidt Universität Fakultät für Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften
Germany
Research Interests
Statistics
Biostatistics
Nonparametric Statistics
Econometric
Copula Theory
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Professor of Epidemiology
Health and Medical University
Germany
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biostatistics
Medical Science
Cancer Biology
Breast Cancer
IPN - Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education
Germany
Research Interests
Statistics
Biostatistics
Psychometric
Statistical Modelling
Estimation Theory
Head of Research Unit
Hannover Medical School
Germany
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Epidemiology
Medical Science
Genome-wide Association
Genomic
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