Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Postdoc Opportunities in Synthetic Biology in Germany
Postdoc Positions in synthetic biology in germany
3 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open postdoc positions in synthetic biology in Germany include Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz and University of Mainz.
Andreas Walther
Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz
Germany
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3 weeks ago
Final call for PhD and Postdoc positions in the ERC Advanced Grant project ProtoEco — Protoecologies between Artificial Cells and Mammalian Cells at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz . This interdisciplinary team is looking for researchers interested in synthetic biology , biomaterials , chemistry , biology , systems chemistry , and DNA nanotechnology . The project asks bold questions about whether synthetic cells can live, communicate, and cooperate with mammalian cells, how ecologies can be ...
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Materials Science
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3 weeks ago
Andreas Walther
University of Mainz
Germany
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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...
Cell Biology
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
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2 months ago
Andreas Walther
Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz
Germany
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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-...
Cell Biology
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
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2 months ago
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Johannes Karges
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Germany
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1 month ago
PhD position in Medicinal Chemistry at Ruhr University Bochum This PhD opportunity focuses on designing next-generation platinum chemotherapy systems that are more selective and controllable. The project sits at the interface of synthetic chemistry , coordination chemistry , photochemistry , nanomedicine , drug delivery , cancer biology , and 3D cancer organoids . You will work on novel platinum–polymer conjugates , study their self-assembly and photoresponsive behavior, and evaluate their biolo...
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Cancer Biology
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1 month ago
Andreas Walther
Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz
Germany
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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...
Cell Biology
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
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2 months ago
International Max Planck Research School
Germany
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1 month ago
IMPRS-IS is advertising fully funded PhD positions for the 2027 intake in Germany . The International Max Planck Research School for Intelligent Systems brings together the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems , the University of Stuttgart , and the University of Tübingen . The programme spans a broad set of research areas in artificial intelligence , machine learning , natural language processing , robotics , soft robotics , smart materials , computer vision , computer graphics , human-...
Computer Science
Data Science
Cognitive Science
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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 |
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