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Universities with open postdoc positions in cell biology in Germany include University of Osnabrück, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf and Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research.
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University of Osnabrück
Germany
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Osnabrück University is recruiting a PhD candidate or postdoctoral researcher as a Research Associate to join an interdisciplinary team working at the interface of immunology and mechanobiology . The project, “Cyclic Mechanical Forces Sustain Cytotoxic Immune Competence,” examines how physiological mechanical forces encountered during circulation and breathing help maintain cytotoxic immune function. The research focuses on cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) and natural killer (NK) cells, which play...
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University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
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Germany
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The University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) invites applications for a temporary postdoctoral position in autoimmunity and infection in gastroenterology , based in the I. Department of Medicine in Hamburg, Germany. The immunological research program investigates reciprocal influences between infections and autoimmunity, with a focus on autoimmune liver diseases and inflammatory bowel diseases. The successful postdoctoral researcher will work with complex cell-culture models and primary...
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Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research
Germany
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The Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research in Cologne, Germany, invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in developmental biology. The successful candidate will integrate single-cell and spatial experimental approaches to investigate plant organ development, cell fate switches, and the genetic basis of morphological diversity. The researcher will work closely with Director Miltos Tsiantis and members of his Department of Comparative Development and Genetics, contributing to r...
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European Molecular Biology Laboratory
Germany
2 weeks ago
Joint postdoctoral opportunity in functional proteomics and protein phase separation . The post advertises a joint postdoc position to apply and further develop proteomics approaches for uncovering molecular mechanisms underlying biomolecular condensates . The research combines cell biology with cutting-edge proteomic methods to study the principles of phase separation. The post is associated with the European Molecular Biology Laboratory and mentions Mikhail Savitski, Team Leader, Senior Scient...
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University Medical Center Göttingen
Germany
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Postdoctoral position in Neurobiology and Peripheral Neuropathies at the Institute of Neuropathology, University Medical Center Göttingen , working with Prof. Rubén Fernández-Busnadiego . The project investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying peripheral neuropathies using Drosophila models and cryo-electron tomography . The work includes generating and characterizing novel Drosophila lines, performing correlative cryo-light microscopy, cryo-focused ion beam milling, and cryo-ET, and quanti...
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Andreas Walther
University of Mainz
Germany
2 months ago
Postdoctoral Researcher Positions are open in the ERC Advanced Grant project ProtoEco: Protoecologies between Artificial Cells and Mammalian Cells at the University of Mainz / Walther Lab, with links to the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research. The project explores how artificial/synthetic cells can coexist, communicate, and cooperate with mammalian cells in structured 2D and 3D environments. Research themes include artificial cells , synthetic biology , DNA nanotechnology , systems chemist...
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Andreas Walther
Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz
Germany
2 months ago
Postdoctoral Researcher positions are available in the ERC Advanced Grant project ProtoEco: Protoecologies between Artificial Cells and Mammalian Cells at the Walther Lab, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany, with close connection to the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research. The project explores how life-like artificial or synthetic cells can coexist, communicate, and cooperate with mammalian cells in structured 2D and 3D environments. The broader goal is to create biohybrid micro-...
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University of Cologne
Germany
2 months ago
The Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA) in Germany is offering up to 12 fully funded PhD positions in an outstanding international research environment focused on ageing and age-related diseases. The programme is a joint venture involving the University of Cologne Excellence Cluster CECAD, the University Hospital Cologne, and the Max Planck Institutes for Biology of Ageing and for Metabolism Research, giving successful applicants access to a highly interdisciplinary setting with 49 ...
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Andreas Walther
Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz
Germany
2 months ago
PhD Researcher Positions are available in the ERC Advanced Grant project ProtoEco: Protoecologies between Artificial Cells and Mammalian Cells in the Walther Lab at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz , Germany, with close links to the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research. This is a funded doctoral opportunity in an ambitious, interdisciplinary research environment at the interface of chemistry, biomaterials, synthetic biology, and cell biology. The project explores how life-like artificial...
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Michael Bockmayr
Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer Research, Research site Leipzig
Germany
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Research Associate opening in computational pediatric oncology for a machine learning project with a primary focus on DNA methylation data . The position is hosted by the Computational Pediatric Oncology group at the Research Institute Children’s Cancer Center Hamburg and the Universitätsklinikum Hamburg Eppendorf in Germany . This is a PhD/Postdoc-level research associate role, offered at 100% employment for two years with a possible extension. The work is described as methodologically challeng...
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Estimated costs in Germany.
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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 |
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Deutsches Primatenzentrum
Germany
Cardiology
Cell Biology
Cardiovascular Biology
Inflammatory Biology
Insulin Resistance
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Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster
Germany
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Metabolic Biology
Photosynthesis
Plant Biology
Akademischer Oberrart/Professor
Universitätsklinikum Tübingen
Germany
Virology
Epidemiology
Infectious Disease
Antibiotic Resistance
Medical Microbiology
Professor
University of Würzburg
Germany
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Cancer Biology
Rna Biology
Chromatin Biology
Goethe University Frankfurt
Germany
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Rna Biology
Inflammatory Biology
Non-coding Rna
Professor
Leipzig University
Germany
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Cell Motility
Cell Mechanics
Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition

The DFG Research Scholarship supports research-based doctoral and postdoctoral opportunities in Germany, often through DFG-funded projects and research frameworks at German universities and institutes.

DAAD GROW supports short research stays and cooperation visits in Germany for PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and established academics from countries in the Global South, with projects aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals.

The Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship supports international researchers to carry out independent research projects in Germany with a host institution of their choice.
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