Synthetic Biology Professors and Supervisors in Germany

Professors in synthetic biology in germany

295 professors found

Head of CeBiTec platform fermentation

Bielefeld University

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Germany

Research Interests

Biochemical Engineering

Biochemistry

Synthetic Biology

Bioprocess Engineering

Protein Engineering

Assistant Professor of Biotechnology

Constructor University

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Germany

Research Interests

Biochemical Engineering

Biochemistry

Enzyme Engineering

Synthetic Biology

Redox Biology

Technische Universität Dortmund

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Germany

Research Interests

Biochemical Engineering

Biochemistry

Enzyme Engineering

Biotechnology

Synthetic Biology

Professor for Synthetic Microbiology

Heidelberg University

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Germany

Research Interests

Cell Biology

Biochemical Engineering

Genome Engineering

Rna Biology

Quorum Sensing

Faculty of Biology University of Freiburg 79104 Freiburg Germany

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Germany

Research Interests

Biochemical Engineering

Cell Biology

Photobiology

Synthetic Biology

Photochemistry

dr., departemnt head

Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V.

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Germany

Research Interests

Polymer Chemistry

Biochemical Engineering

Membrane Biology

Supramolecular Chemistry

Nano Biomaterial Synthesis And Characterization

Professor

Justus-Liebig Universität Giessen, Institut für Insektenbiotechnologie im Pflanzenschutz

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Germany

Research Interests

Cell Biology

Entomology

Drosophila Melanogaster

Synthetic Biology

Genome Editing

Technische Universität Darmstadt

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Germany

Research Interests

Tissue Engineering

Artificial Intelligence

Social Robotics

Bio-inspired Engineering

Cybernetics

Professor

Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

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Germany

Research Interests

Computational Neuroscience

Systems Neuroscience

Synaptic Biology

Neuroscience

Biophotonics

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University of Bremen

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Germany

We are sharing a doctoral researcher opening at the Laboratory of Applied Space Microbiology, based at ZARM, University of Bremen, Germany. The project focuses on developing biotechnologies for Mars and adapting the outcomes to support sustainable development goals on Earth. A central research task is to design and model a photobioreactor that could operate on Mars using Martian resources. This is a multidisciplinary PhD-level opportunity for candidates with backgrounds in biology, engineering, ...

Environmental Science
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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3 months ago

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International Max Planck Research School

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Germany

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

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Johannes Karges

Ruhr-Universität Bochum

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Germany

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

Living costs in Germany

Estimated costs in Germany.

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Germany

Housing

Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year

€5.0k

$5,400/yr

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Utilities & Connectivity

Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year

€662

$720/yr

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Personal Care

Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year

€552

$600/yr

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Clothing

Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year

€828

$900/yr

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Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo

Popular professors

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Freie Universität Berlin

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Germany

Research Interests

Biochemistry

Biochemical Engineering

Allosteric Regulation

Membrane Biology

Transporter Biology

Professor

Leipzig University

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Germany

Research Interests

Cell Biology

Tissue Engineering

Cell Mechanics

Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition

Cell Motility

Faculty of Biology University of Freiburg 79104 Freiburg Germany

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Germany

Research Interests

Cell Biology

Tissue Engineering

Photobiology

Synthetic Biology

Molecular Biology

Opportunities these professors hire for

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International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life

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Germany

Max Planck School Matter to Life in Germany is offering a fully funded, integrated five-year MSc/PhD programme for students interested in chemistry and interdisciplinary molecular sciences. The two-year Master’s phase takes place at Heidelberg University or the University of Göttingen and covers chemistry, molecular systems, synthetic chemistry, biophysics, biomaterials, synthetic biology, complex systems, and the chemistry of living systems. Students then progress to a three-year PhD research p...

Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Chemistry
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4 days ago

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Andreas Walther

Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz

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Germany

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

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Andreas Walther

University of Mainz

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Germany

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

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