Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Postdoc Opportunities in Genomics in Germany
Postdoc Positions in genomics in germany
4 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open postdoc positions in genomics in Germany include Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research, Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut and Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz.
Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research
Germany
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5 days ago
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...
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology
Plant Biology
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5 days ago
Sayed Abd El-Whab
Closing soon
Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut
Germany
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1 week ago
Closing soon
Postdoctoral Research Scientist opportunity at the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, Institute of Molecular Virology and Cell Biology, in Greifswald–Insel Riems, Germany. This position is within the ONEMUC research group and focuses on influenza A virus interactions with avian and mammalian mucosal surfaces . The research combines airway cell culture models , microscopy , and molecular virology , offering a strong environment for candidates interested in virus-host interactions, respiratory biology, ...
Immunology
Molecular Biology
Virology
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1 week ago
Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz
Closing soon
Germany
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2 weeks ago
Closing soon
Postdoctoral opportunity in Plant RNA Biology at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz , Germany, in the Wachter Lab / Faculty of Biology. The position is centered on research in plant genetics , plant breeding , plant biotechnology , genomics , and molecular biology , with a strong focus on RNA biology in plants. This is a good fit for candidates with a background in plant sciences and related molecular life science methods. Supervisor/contact: Prof. Dr. Andreas Wachter ( [email protected] ). ...
Molecular Biology
Agriculture
Plant Biology
+4 more
2 weeks ago
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
+6 more
3 months ago
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Heidelberg University
Germany
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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...
Computer Science
Evolutionary Biology
Biomedical Engineering
+8 more
2 months ago
European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)
Germany
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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...
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Computer Science
+21 more
7 months ago
IMPRS for Molecular Organ Biology
Closing soon
Germany
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8 months ago
Closing soon
The International Max Planck Research School for Molecular Organ Biology (IMPRS-MOB) is offering over ten fully funded PhD positions for talented scientists eager to advance their academic careers in the life sciences. Located in the vibrant Rhine-Main region of Germany, IMPRS-MOB connects three leading scientific institutions: the Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research in Bad Nauheim, Justus Liebig University in Gießen, and Goethe University Frankfurt. This multidisciplinary graduate ...
Cell Biology
Pharmacology
Physiology
+12 more
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 |
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University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
Germany
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Neurology
Medical Science
Cancer Biology
Rare Disease
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TU Dresden
Germany
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Genome Editing
Cancer Biology
Homologous Recombination
Department of Neurology University of Bonn Bonn Germany
Germany
Research Interests
Neurology
Cell Biology
Neurodegenerative Disease
Parkinson's Disease
Cancer Biology
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Leibniz-Institut für Pflanzengenetik und Kulturpflanzenforschung Gatersleben
Germany
Research Interests
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Breeding
Genomic
Plant Biology
Professor of Regulatory Genomics
University of Lübeck
Germany
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Cell Biology
Genomic
Next-generation Sequencing
Transcriptomic
University of Cologne
Germany
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Cell Biology
Medical Science
Genomic
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DFG Research Scholarship
Fully Funded
German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, DFG)Germany
GermanyThe 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.
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DAAD GROW – Global Research Opportunities for the South
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German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)Germany
GermanyDAAD 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.
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Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship
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Alexander von Humboldt FoundationGermanyRolling or multiple selection rounds
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