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Medical Science Professors and Supervisors in Germany
Professors in medical science in germany
787 professors found
University of Regensburg
Germany
Research Interests
Orthodontics
Oral Pathology
Medical Science
Craniofacial Biology
Oral Biology
Technical University of Munich
Germany
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Neurology
Medical Science
Rare Disease
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Professor
Kiel University
Germany
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Medical Science
Genome-wide Association
Covid-19
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Germany
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Developmental Neuroscience
Medical Science
Genomic
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Professor
Medical School Berlin
Germany
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Epidemiology
Medical Science
Genome-wide Association
Genomic Instability
University of Freiburg
Germany
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Cell Biology
Medical Science
Hereditary Diseases
Dermatology
Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt‐Universität zu Berlin
Germany
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Neurology
Medical Science
Rare Disease
Genomic
School of Medicine Technical University of Munich Munich Germany
Germany
Research Interests
Neurology
Biostatistics
Medical Science
Rare Disease
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Professor, Director
University Hospital Bonn
Germany
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Biochemistry
Medical Science
Genome-wide Association
Gwas
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Popular positions
Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Germany
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1 week ago
Friedrich Schiller University Jena in Germany is seeking a PhD student in fungal natural products within its Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology. The position is part-time at 65% (26 hours per week), fixed for three years, with the goal of doctoral qualification. The externally funded project investigates fungal enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of psilocybin and related indole alkaloids, particularly in basidiomycetes. The doctoral researcher will biochemically characterize enzymes and...
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Chemistry
+6 more
1 week ago
German Academic Exchange Service
Just Landed
Germany
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2 days ago
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DAAD EPOS 2027/28 offers fully funded postgraduate study opportunities in Germany through the German Academic Exchange Service. The programme supports eligible Development-Related Postgraduate Courses at participating German institutions. The scholarship is designed for experienced professionals from developing nations in the Global South. Successful Master's and PhD scholars join postgraduate programmes connected to international development and related academic fields, with the precise researc...
International Relations
Public Policy
Social Science
+3 more
2 days ago
Saarland University
Germany
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8 months ago
The international doctoral programme "Science and Health in Football" at Saarland University offers a unique opportunity for research-oriented students interested in sports science, medicine, exercise physiology, and human biology. Hosted by the Institute of Sports and Preventive Medicine and funded by the German Football Federation (DFB), the programme is designed to advance scientific approaches to football, focusing on health benefits, training standards, and performance diagnostics for elite...
Sports Science
Biology
Exercise Physiology
+5 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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Popular professors
Professor
Universität Duisburg-Essen
Germany
Research Interests
Immunology
Virology
Cancer Biology
Stem Cell Biology
Retrovirology
Head and Neck Cancer Center of the Comprehensive Cancer Center Ulm University Medical Center Ulm Ul
Germany
Research Interests
Oral Pathology
Cell Biology
Cancer Biology
Oral Cancer
Exosome Biology
University Medical Center Ulm
Germany
Research Interests
Pediatric Nutrition
Cell Biology
Adipose Tissue Biology
Obesity
Metabolic Biology
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Forschungszentrum Jülich
Just Landed
Germany
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Posted Yesterday
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Forschungszentrum Jülich is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join the Multiscale Neurodevelopment team within the Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine – Brain and Behaviour (INM-7) in Jülich, Germany. The team investigates how cortical architecture, connectivity and functional dynamics mature across early life. Combining multiscale frameworks with computational modelling, the research aims to improve understanding of cognitive maturation and psychiatric illness. The project brings together...
Computer Science
Cognitive Science
Eeg
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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology
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Germany
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Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
The International Max Planck Research School for Molecular Plant Science (IMPRS MolPlant) is a joint doctoral programme of the University of Potsdam and the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology in Potsdam, Germany. It offers PhD research and training in modern plant science within an interdisciplinary and research-intensive environment. Doctoral researchers work on fundamental questions in plant biology, including photosynthesis, central metabolism, respiration, organ and tissue fo...
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Virology
+11 more
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Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research
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Germany
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Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
The International Max Planck Research School for Molecular Organ Biology (IMPRS-MOB) offers a structured doctoral programme in a strong research environment focused on molecular, cellular and organ biology . The programme is based at the Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research in Bad Nauheim and is run in cooperation with Justus Liebig University Giessen , Goethe University Frankfurt , and the Cardio Pulmonary Institute . Doctoral researchers carry out their thesis project under the dir...
Cell Biology
Physiology
Molecular Biology
+4 more
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