Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Postdoc Opportunities in Plant Biology in Germany
Postdoc Positions in plant biology in germany
3 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open postdoc positions in plant biology in Germany include Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research, Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz and University of Cologne.
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
+6 more
5 days 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
Gunther Doehlemann
University of Cologne
Germany
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1 month ago
Gunther Doehlemann’s lab at the University of Cologne is advertising a postdoctoral staff scientist position focused on plant-microbe interactions . This opportunity is aimed at researchers interested in how plants and microbes interact, making it relevant to biology , agriculture , and related plant science areas. The post is brief and does not list detailed eligibility criteria, but it clearly invites applicants who share the lab’s fascination with this research topic. No funding amount, salar...
Microbiology
Environmental Science
Agriculture
+5 more
1 month ago
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Forschungszentrum Jülich
Germany
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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...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Agriculture
+8 more
1 week ago
Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz
Closing soon
Germany
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3 weeks ago
Closing soon
Postdoctoral opportunity in Plant RNA Biology at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz The Wachter group at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz is seeking an Academic staff member (Postdoc) to join an internationally oriented research team working on the molecular mechanisms and biological functions of alternative RNA splicing in plants. The project focuses on polypyrimidine tract-binding proteins (PTBs), key splicing regulators whose functions will be studied in the model plant Arabidopsis thalia...
Molecular Biology
Plant Physiology
Drought Tolerance
+1 more
3 weeks ago
Technical University of Munich
Top university
Germany
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1 month ago
Top university
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...
Cell Biology
Physiology
Biochemistry
+7 more
1 month 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
Senior Research Fellow/ Professor
Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology
Germany
Research Interests
Entomology
Ecology
Molecular Ecology
Plant-microbe Interaction
Invasive Species Management
Assistant Professor of Biotechnology
Constructor University
Germany
Research Interests
Biochemical Engineering
Biochemistry
Enzyme Engineering
Synthetic Biology
Biotechnology
Principle Investigator/ Professor
Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster
Germany
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Metabolic Biology
Photosynthesis
Plant Biology
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Professor for Plant Cell and Molecular Biology
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Germany
Research Interests
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Quantitative Trait Loci (qtl) Mapping
Plant Reproduction
Professor
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
Germany
Research Interests
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Plant-microbe Interaction
Plant Microb
Professor
University of Göttingen
Germany
Research Interests
Botany
Cell Biology
Plant Biology
Plant Evolution
Endosymbiosis
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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.
PhD
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Agriculture
+4 more
DAAD GROW – Global Research Opportunities for the South
Fully Funded
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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PostDoc
Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship
Fully Funded
Alexander von Humboldt FoundationGermanyRolling or multiple selection rounds
GermanyRolling or multiple selection roundsThe 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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