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Nanoscience Professors and Supervisors in Germany
Professors in nanoscience in germany
261 professors found
Federal Institute For Materials Research and Testing
Germany
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Nanostructured Materials
Particle Size
Nanoparticle Synthesis
Technical University of Munich
Germany
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Nanophotonics
Nanoscience
Nanoparticle Synthesis
Technical University of Ilmenau
Germany
Research Interests
Pharmacology
Exercise Physiology
Calcium Metabolism
Antioxidant Activity
Nanotoxicology
Professor
Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz
Germany
Research Interests
Polymer Physics
Polymer Chemistry
Supramolecular Chemistry
Block Copolymer
Nanoscience
University Hospital RWTH Aachen
Germany
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Biochemistry
Nanoscience
Plasmonic
Lanthanide Chemistry
Universität Duisburg-Essen
Germany
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Tissue Engineering
Nanostructured Materials
Nanomedicine
Nanoscience
B CUBE – Center for Molecular Bioengineering Technische Universität Dresden Tatzberg 41 01307 Dresd
Germany
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Polymer Physics
Nanoscience
Cytoskeleton Dynamics
Nanomechanics
University of Stuttgart
Germany
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Diamond Technology
Nanoscience
Nanoparticle Synthesis
Ulm University
Germany
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Nanoelectronic
Photoelectrocatalysis
Supramolecular Chemistry
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Popular positions
Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics
Germany
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1 month ago
Fully funded PhD positions are available in nanoscience at the International Max Planck Research School for Science and Technology of Nano-Systems (IMPRS-STNS), hosted by the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics and the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg on one campus in Halle (Saale), Germany. The programme focuses on physics, materials science, and chemistry, with research topics including spintronics and spin-orbit physics, superconductivity and quantum materials, atomically ...
Computer Science
Chemistry
Electrical Engineering
+7 more
1 month ago
Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics
Germany
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1 month ago
The International Max Planck Research School for Science and Technology of Nano-Systems (IMPRS-STNS) is inviting outstanding Master’s graduates to apply for fully funded PhD positions in nanoscience. The positions are based at the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics and the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, two institutions located on one campus in Halle (Saale), Germany. The school focuses on atomically engineered materials and next-generation nano-systems, combining world-l...
Chemistry
Materials Science
Polymer Chemistry
+8 more
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
+7 more
2 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
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
Germany
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Pharmacology
Drug Delivery
Emulsion Science
Hydrogel
University of Marburg
Germany
Research Interests
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmacology
Nanomedicine
Photochemistry
Drug Delivery
Professor
RWTH Aachen University Clinic
Germany
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Materials Chemistry
Nano Biomaterial Synthesis And Characterization
Molecular Imaging
Drug Delivery
Opportunities these professors hire for
Technical University of Munich
Top university
Germany
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1 week ago
Top university
PhD opportunity at the Technical University of Munich in the Complex Soft Matter team at TUM School of Life Sciences. This opening is part of the new ERC project EngToTarget , focused on how molecular organisation on nanoparticles controls selective recognition of biological targets. The research combines synthesis , surface chemistry , automated experimentation , and data-driven materials design . The position is a PhD opening with four years of funding at TV-L E13 , subject to a positive progr...
Computer Science
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
+7 more
1 week ago
Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics
Germany
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1 month ago
Fully funded PhD positions are available in nanoscience at the International Max Planck Research School for Science and Technology of Nano-Systems (IMPRS-STNS), hosted by the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics and the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg on one campus in Halle (Saale), Germany. The programme focuses on physics, materials science, and chemistry, with research topics including spintronics and spin-orbit physics, superconductivity and quantum materials, atomically ...
Computer Science
Chemistry
Electrical Engineering
+7 more
1 month ago
Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics
Germany
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1 month ago
Fully funded PhD positions (doctoral researcher) at Max Planck Graduate Center for Quantum Materials
The Max Planck Graduate Center for Quantum Materials (MPGC-QM) is inviting applications for multiple fully funded PhD positions in the fast-moving field of quantum materials. This is a structured, English-speaking doctoral program bringing together leading research groups from several Max Planck Institutes in Germany, with a limited number of joint PhD projects in collaboration with Oxford University. Successful candidates will join an interdisciplinary research environment with access to world-...
Computer Science
Chemistry
Materials Science
+14 more
1 month ago
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