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Genomics Professors and Supervisors in Germany
Professors in genomics in germany
852 professors found
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
Gwas
Professor
Bielefeld University
Germany
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Computational Linguistics
Genomic
Bioinformatics
Sequence Analysis
Georg-August University of Göttingen
Germany
Research Interests
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Genomic
Next-generation Sequencing
Bacteria
Senckenberg Society for Nature Research
Germany
Research Interests
Conservation Biology
Ecology
Ecological Genetics
Genomic
Dna Metabarcoding
University of Heidelberg Bioquant
Germany
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biostatistics
Genomic
Covid-19
Cancer Biology
Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN)
Germany
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Cell Biology
Genomic
Ecological Genetics
Next-generation Sequencing
Georg-August University of Göttingen
Germany
Research Interests
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Microbial Biology
Genomic
Metabolic Engineering
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Popular positions
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
Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics
Closing soon
Germany
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8 months ago
Closing soon
The International Max Planck Research School for Epigenetics, Biophysics and Metabolism (IMPRS-EBM) offers fully funded doctoral positions for talented and motivated students passionate about basic research in the fields of epigenetics, biophysics, metabolism, cell biology, biochemistry, functional genomics, bioinformatics, and proteomics. IMPRS-EBM is a collaborative program between the Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics and the University of Freiburg, Germany, providing a vi...
Cell Biology
Metabolism
Biochemistry
+11 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 |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Professor
Ulm University
Germany
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Cancer Biology
Dna Repair
Dna Damage
University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus
Germany
Research Interests
Pharmacotherapy
Internal Medicine
Cancer Biology
Cancer Therapy
Oncology
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
Germany
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Cell Biology
Medical Science
Cancer Biology
Genomic Instability
Opportunities these professors hire for
Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research
Just Landed
Germany
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Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
The International Max Planck Research School on Interdisciplinary Plant Biology is offering seven fully funded PhD positions in computational and experimental plant sciences in collaboration with the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research and the University of Cologne in Germany. The graduate school investigates fundamental biological processes in plants and develops knowledge and materials that can support innovative plant breeding. Research projects span reproductive development, org...
Computer Science
Agriculture
Plant Biology
+10 more
Posted Yesterday
Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics and Freie Universität Berlin
Just Landed
Germany
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Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
The International Max Planck Research School for Biology and Computation (IMPRS-BAC) is recruiting doctoral candidates for a 2027 start at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics and Freie Universität Berlin in Berlin, Germany. This interdisciplinary PhD program sits at the intersection of molecular life sciences and computational sciences. It is designed for graduates with backgrounds in molecular biology, biochemistry, mathematics, bioinformatics, or closely related areas, and offers a...
Computer Science
Molecular Biology
Biophysics
+11 more
Posted Yesterday
Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research
Just Landed
Germany
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Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
7 fully funded PhD student positions are available in Computational & Experimental Plant Sciences through the International Max Planck Research School on Interdisciplinary Plant Biology (IMPRS), a collaboration between the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research and the University of Cologne in Germany. The programme is designed for highly qualified doctoral researchers from Germany and around the world. Training is in English and students are supported by an advisory committee, profess...
Computer Science
Chemistry
Environmental Science
+11 more
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