PhD Positions | Life Sciences - From Molecules to Organisms

PhD Positions | Life Sciences - From Molecules to Organisms

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The Graduate School

The International Max Planck Research School IMPRS “From Molecules to Organisms” is a collaboration between the Max Planck Institute for Biology Tübingen, the Friedrich Miescher Laboratory of the Max Planck Society and the Eberhard Karls University in Tübingen, Germany. We offer fully funded PhD Positions - Life Sciences.

Research

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) “From Molecules to Organisms” provides excellent interdisciplinary training in structural, molecular, cellular, and developmental biology, bioinformatics, genomics, and evolutionary biology.

We invest in the next generation of scientists who will gain expertise and skills to study complex biological processes that bridge the gap between molecules and living organisms.

Our program transcends traditional life science disciplines, combining pioneering methodologies and scientific approaches from various fields to address research questions that require an interdisciplinary approach.

Find out more about the IMPRS Faculty members and available projects on our webpage.

Your profile

• Hold, or expect to hold, a Master’s (or Diplom) in Natural or Computer Science by the PhD start date.
• Have skills, knowledge, and interests aligned with their proposed research area.
• Have excellent written and spoken English.

As a PhD student, you will benefit from

• Fully-funded PhD position (TvöD 13 65%) via an employment contract under the Max Planck Society rules and the participating university.
• Cutting-edge research projects and excellent facilities.
• Tailored supervision through a Thesis Advisory Committee.
• Core and optional development opportunities to improve your scientific and transferable skills.
• Working with world-renowned experts in your field.
• Multicultural, English-speaking environment in a vibrant international research community.

Your application

• Apply online
• Online applications open: 1 December 2025
• Final date to receive applications: 19 January 2026
• PhD start date:
  September 2026

IMPRS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity. We are committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in the workforce and encourage applications from such qualified individuals.

Contact

• Sibylle Patheiger at
• For more information, visit