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The Graduate Program, organized by the graduate students of the International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life (IMPRS-ML) is offering an attractive training and social program for about 200 PhD students at the institute and the partner universitites (LMU & TUM). Besides participation in activities like the Get Togethers and the IMPRS-ML Retreat, graduate students are invited to give talks at the MPIB Seminar Series and the IMPRS-ML Seminars. These opportunities are very effective in enhancing communication between the students and the research groups on the campus.

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Study Biochemistry in Germany: 36 Universities with 53 English Degree Programs

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At its core, biochemistry is the application of chemistry to living things, down to the cellular and even molecular levels. The chemistry of plants and animals determine everything of importance to our world (or at least our place in it), and as our understanding of biochemistry grows, so do its applications, notably including the treatment of many diseases and disorders in humans and other animals. With applications for pharmacy, biotechnology, genetics, bioengineering, and more, there has never been a better time to study biochemistry in Germany!

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Agrigenomics.

University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU) Landau / Kaiserslautern

Environmental pollution management - ecotoxicology.

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Physics of life.

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Biotechnology.

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Sustainable chemistry.

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Doctoral/PhD Studies

Welcome to the homepage of the Ph.D. Office of the Faculty of Biosciences . The faculty, several affiliated institutes, and their research facilities have developed a multifaceted Ph.D. Program, which allows for modern and highly sophisticated training and education of our Ph.D. students. The Program is meant to improve your proficiencies and knowledge in your particular field of study and broaden your scientific horizon beyond the research project you are working on. Participation in a  Ph.D. Program  is required for all Ph.D. students of the Faculty of Biosciences .

The Faculty grants the title Dr. rer. nat. (Doctor of Natural Sciences, equivalent to Ph.D.) or Dr.-Ing. (Doctor of Engineering, equivalent to Ph.D.) to our doctoral candidates.

We invite you to follow the links in the menu on the right to get more information and start today.

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The doctoral program "Microbiology and Biochemistry" is part of the Göttingen Graduate Center for Neurosciences, Biophysics, and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB).

In the program, the students study problems as diverse as pathogen-host interactions, the molecular biology of model microorganisms, or explore the diversity of microbial life at a variety of interesting places of our planet. Moreover, the research also involves the application of microorganisms and plants in biotechnology as well as the investigation of interactions between pro-and eukaryotic microorganisms and plants.

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The doctoral program "Microbiology and Biochemistry" is part of the Göttingen Graduate School for Neurosciences, Biophysics, and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB). It is hosted by the Göttingen Center for Molecular Biosciences (GZMB) and is conducted jointly by the University of Göttingen and the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences.

The research-oriented program is taught in English and open to students who hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) in the biosciences, chemistry, physics, or related fields, and who are interested in general, applied and infection biology as well as biochemistry and plant-microbe interactions.

In the program, the students study problems as diverse as pathogen-host interactions, the molecular biology of model microorganisms, or explore the diversity of microbial life at a variety of interesting places of our planet. Moreover, the research also involves the application of microorganisms and plants in biotechnology as well as the investigation of interactions between pro-and eukaryotic microorganisms and plants. In their projects, the students apply a variety of genetic and biochemical methods as well as a wide range of tools at the systems level (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics).

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The GGNB offers an integrated training and qualification concept consisting of:

• Thesis advisory committees advising the doctoral student and monitoring the progress of the doctoral project,
• Scientific methods courses, seminars and summer schools in all science areas covered by the graduate school,
• Professional skills courses in the four categories Scientific Communication; Good Scientific Practice, Ethics, and Intellectual Property; Self-Management and Organizational Skills; and Career Development, as well as German language courses and courses on Scientific English,
• Industry excursions to biotechnological, pharmaceutical, optical or (bio)physical companies, guided by GGNB alumni,
• Student-organized scientific symposia and career-related events,
• Annual Ph.D. retreats organized by the programs.

In total, 20 Credits are required and doctoral students can tailor their individual curriculum by choosing from all courses and events. Only a Seminar on Good Scientific Practice is mandatory.

The doctoral students hold at least three annual Thesis Advisory Committee Meetings within the regular PhD time of 3 years. The maximum duration of PhD studies in GGNB is 4 years.

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• M.Sc. degree (or equivalent) in the biosciences, chemistry, physics, or related fields.

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• If English is not your first language, you need to provide proof of proficiency in English at level C1 of the CEFR (or equivalent, e.g. completion of an M.Sc. degree in English or IELTS Band 7).

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• you have already secured a doctoral position with a GGNB faculty member (apply within 3 months after the start of the PhD project), or
• you have successfully established contact to a GGNB faculty member who has expressed an interest in your application and who may be able to offer you a PhD position if you pass the selection process (apply up to 4 months before the planned start of the PhD project).

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Join us to understand the bio-chemistry of plant success.

All academic departments and independent research groups at the IPB regularly offer opportunities for pursuing exciting dissertation research toward a doctoral degree on ambitious and modern topics of plant-related biochemistry and natural products chemistry . The excellent research infrastructure at the IPB, its state-of-the-art technology platforms, and its vibrant academic environment provide outstanding conditions to ensure successful graduation. More than 50 doctoral candidates at the IPB benefit from competent mentoring and a two-tiered structured doctoral training program, which well prepares the candidates for future leading positions in academia, industry, or the public sector.

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Doctoral candidates are enrolled typically at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and defend their dissertation thesis in compliance with the Doctorate Regulations (Promotionsordnung) of the Faculties of Natural Sciences I-III (see also Guide for Doctoral Candidates ). The MLU confers the degree Doctor rerum naturalium (Dr. rer. nat.), which is equivalent to the degree Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in English-speaking countries.

Irrespective of their participation in a structured graduate program (e.g., CRC, RTG, yDiv, Agripoly, etc.), all doctoral candidates at the IPB complete the following core program (click "read more").

• Attendance at the IPB Welcome & Orientation Day within the first six months at the IPB, including the Seminar on Good Scientific Practice
• IPB Supervision Agreement between the doctoral candidate and the supervision team/thesis committee (or equivalent agreement of external doctoral program)
• Regular presentation at the IPB Research Seminar Series ("Wednesday Seminar"; see Intranet schedule)
• Regular participation in departmental activities (e.g., seminars/progress reports/research discussions)
• Regular participation in the IPB Retreat

Extended Program Leibniz Research School PlantBioChem

In addition, every doctoral candidate at the IPB has the opportunity to participate in a structured graduate training program - the Leibniz Research School PlantBioChem. The qualification and academic activities offered by the LRS PlantBioChem are embedded in the International Graduate Academy (InGrA) of the MLU. InGrA supports and coordinates various structured doctoral programs, offers additional soft skill courses and valuable networking opportunities both within the field of research and across disciplines.

Successful completion of the LRS PlantBioChem Program will be documented in an LRS Record Book (following the European Credit Point System ) and acknowledged upon conferral of the doctoral degree by the MLU by awarding the LRS PlantBioChem Certificate.

LRS PlantBioChem comprises the following mandatory and optional training elements.

Mandatory Training Elements

• IPB Supervision Agreement between the doctoral candidate and the Thesis Committee (or equivalent agreement of external doctoral program)
• Regular presentations at and regular (weekly) attendance of the IPB Research Seminar Series ("Wednesday Seminar"; see LRS PlantBioChem Program and Intranet schedule)
• Attendance at the annual Leibniz Plant Biochemistry Symposium
• Participation in the annual Plant Science Student Conference (PSSC) and/or the PhD Workshop on Natural Products
• Poster/Talk presentation at an international conference
• Participation in an transferable skill course

Optional Training Elements

In addition to the mandatory elements, the LRS Program encourages optional training for professional as well as personal development. It is recommended to take advantage of the following optional training elements which will be accredited in the LRS Record Book as well on the LRS PlantBioChem Certificate.

• Courses/Workshops (hard/technical and soft/transferable skills, including language courses) either offered by InGrA or IPB (initiated by the doctoral candidates and supported by IPB organisationally and financially; see IPB Doctoral Training Courses 'DoCou' )
• Supervision of BSc or MSc students in the lab or in coursework
• Organizational responsibilities (Doctoral Representative, PSSC planning, hosting IPB Seminar speakers, etc.)

How to apply?

• We advertise open PhD positions on our job vacancies pages. Please, follow the guidelines of the specific job description when applying. See IPB job vacancies...

Students interested in applying for a PhD scholarship (see list of fellowship programs ) should directly contact a research group leader working in the field of interest who may act as a supervisor. Check out the IPB research groups...

A Guidebook specifically tailored to doctoral students arriving at the IPB is available upon request and on the intranet. Contact your department's secretary or doctoral representative .

In addition, we refer to the Martin Luther University's comprehensive Guide for Doctoral Candidates .

The LRS PlantBioChem is led by Prof. Steffen Abel . LRS Coordinator is Antje Hellmuth .

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Doctorate procedure (PhD)

Attention the communication with the doctoral office must be performed electronically.

The communication with the doctoral office must be performed electronically using following link:

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Meeting Dates of the Doctoral Commission

All requests need to be submitted at least four business days prior the meeting of the doctoral commission in order to be considered. Usually the meetings are on Mondays, that means submission of the documents until Wednesday before the meeting.

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Application as Doctoral Student (PhD)

The application to the doctoral program at the Faculty of Biochemical and Chemical Engineering has to be performed at the individual research groups .

Please send your application data to the head of the research group, who will serve as scientific supervisor during the doctoral procedure.

When having a commitment from the supervisor you are obligated to apply for admission from the faculty using following link:

Admission as Doctoral Student

Those aspiring doctoral candidate status need to submit an application including following documents:

• transcript of records bachelor of science (Zeugnis mit Gesamtkredits)
• final grade certificate bachelor of science (Urkunde)
• transcript of records master of science (Zeugnis mit Gesamtkredits)
• final grade certificate master of science (Urkunde)
• curriculum vitae

All documents have to be submitted at least four business days prior to the meeting of the doctoral commission in order to be considered. Since originals of the aforementioned records and certificates need to be presented as well, a personal contact is required.  An appointment is obligatory. Please use: promotionsausschuss.bci tu-dortmund de .

In accordance to the “Landeshochschulgesetz HG NRW 2014 §67(5)” and the “Promotionsordnung 2014 §5(1)” students working on their doctoral thesis are obligated to join the doctoral program by an enrollment with the faculty.

The doctoral candidate status is restricted to four years but it can be extended on request. The application for extention for the first two years has to be submitted using the following link . Afterwards the applications for extension have to be submitted by mail using the following ( form ).

Extension of the PhD status

The doctoral candidate status is restricted to four years and it can be extended twice up to six years using following link .

There might be an opportunity to extend this period further based on certain live situations (e.g. pregnancy). These requests have to be submitted by mail using the following ( form ).

Submission of the Doctoral Thesis

The contents of the doctoral thesis must be distributed within the scientific community in order to finish the doctoral program successfully (Promotionsordnung 2014, §18(3)). Please be aware that this might cause copyright issues with previous publications, such as journal articles. It’s therefore advised to check your own copyright situation prior to writing your thesis! A monographic doctoral thesis requires a final distribution by a commercial publisher (e.g. Shaker, Dr. Hut and Cuvillier) or an online publication by the University (Eldorado). A cumulative doctoral thesis does not require such a distribution, since the information is already available in the journal articles. The introduction and text body (Manteltext) of a cumulative thesis should therefore be limited to information mentioned in the publications (PromO 2014, §18(3) “…Veröffentlichung in ungekürzter Form…”). In this respect it is not recommended to include unaccepted journal articles in the thesis, due to the risk of subsequent changes.

Required documents

Upon finishing the thesis the doctoral candidate has to upload several documents. In order to be considered by the doctoral commission the documents have to be submitted at least four business days prior to the meeting. The printed version of the thesis can be sent as parcel or be handed in at the doctoral office. In this case an appointment is obligatory ( promotionsausschuss.bci tu-dortmund de ).

Template of the forms and the necessary information can be found in the electronic system when you look in the upload procedure.

• paper copies (6) of the doctoral thesis (references in ACS format,  template title page )
• PDF-file "submission declaration form" *
• PDF-file "proof of participation" in  structured doctoral program  signed by supervisor *
• PDF-file "summary in German" signed by supervisor (less than 300 words) *
• PDF-file "summary in English" signed by supervisor (less than 300 words) *
• PDF-file "separate title page"
• PDF-file "form regarding co-author contributions" signed by supervisor *
• PDF-file "list of own publications" signed by supervisor *
• PDF-file "up-to-date curriculum vitae" signed by the student *
• PDF-file "plagiarism check" signed by student and supervisor (first 5 pages) and upload! In case of unclear citations please upload the whole report with active links.
• PDF-file "doctoral thesis"

*unsigned versions of the marked pdf-documents have to be attached in the appendix of each printed thesis as well as in the electronic version of the thesis

Oral Examination

After complete submission of the documents to the doctoral office the doctoral commission reviews all documents and appoints an examination board. The doctoral commission is not obligated to follow the suggestions of the candidate. The doctoral commission requests the supervisor to schedule the oral examination with the candidate as well as the members of the examination board. Afterwards all participants of the examination are invited by the doctoral office and the reports are requested from the referees. The student has the opportunity to read the reviewer reports three to five business days prior to the examination in the doctoral office. Copies, records and personal notes are not allowed and an appointment is obligatory ( promotionsausschuss.bci tu-dortmund de ).

The head of the examination board informs the student about the grades right after the examination, a confirmation letter is sent from the doctoral office to the student afterwards.  

Due to the Corona situation the following procedure has been defined by the faculty of BCI for oral doctoral examinations:  

• Contrary to the “Promotionsordnung” it is possible to take the exam during the corona crisis in presence of the members of the examination board only.
• An appointed external member of the examination board (“externer Gutachter”) is obligated to participate in the examination. A conferencing service like (Zoom, Webex etc.) might be used to comply with this rule.
• The doctoral examination has to be open to the members of the faculty. This can be achieved by conferencing service as well. In order to control the access a registration in advance is recommended.
• The technical aspects related to the conferencing service are organized by the doctoral student. One further person joining the examination physically is advised.
• If there are technical issues and the external member of the examination board or the members of the faculty cannot join the procedure the examination will be canceled.
• The doctoral student has to apply (scanned letter with signature) for this kind of examination by the doctoral commission ([email protected]).

If you agree to this procedure, you have to send an informal letter, indicating that you wish to do your exam in accordance with these regulations when submitting your thesis!

Finalization

The student is obligated to implement the examination board's comments in the final version of the thesis within one year (date of oral examination). Furthermore the  title page  has to be changed and the administrative appendix (section "Submission of the Doctoral Thesis" items marked with *) has to be removed from the thesis.

There are multiple different modes for publication of the final thesis in the “Promotionsordnung §18(3)”, three of which are common:

• Monographic dissertations are usually published by an official publisher (e.g. Shaker, Dr. Hut and Cuvillier ). A confirmation letter of the publisher is required containing author, title, ISBN number and information about minimal circulation. 10 paper copies need to be provided to the doctoral office.  
• Another strategy to publish a monographic dissertation is the electronic publication by the library of the university . Therefore a PDF-File (type A) and 10 paper copies are required to be provided to the doctoral office. An additional  form  is needed.  
• For cumulative dissertations 10 paper copies are required containing the text body as well as the publications and have to be handed in at the doctoral office.  

For finalization, the required amount of 10 copies of the thesis as well as the below-mentioned documents have to be submitted at the doctoral office. The printed version of the thesis can be sent as parcel or be handed in at the doctoral office. In this case an appointment is obligatory ( promotionsausschuss.bci tu-dortmund de ).

Additionally the following document have to be uploaded using the following link .

• PDF-file "final title page"

The final version of the printed thesis is transferred to the members of the examination board by the doctoral office for cross checking.

After the approval of the members of your examination board you receive a mail asking for a finalization of your documents. You have to upload

• PDF-file "form for certificate data" signed by student and supervisor ( form )
• PDF-file "actual curriculum vitae" signed by student

 This is your last task before the certificate can be issued.

Afterwards the approval of the examination board 4 copies of the dissertation are submitted to the library by the doctoral office (not by the doctoral student). The library sends a confirmation to the doctoral office. The date of the library confirmation letter has to be filled-in in above-mentioned form by the doctoral office. Please leave it blank.

Now the certificate can be issued by the dean's office.

It usually takes three months and the certificate will be sent by registered mail from the dean’s office.

• Promotionsordnung 2022 (German) PDF (136 KB)

For older doctoral regulations, please contact the doctoral office.

100 Best universities for Biochemistry in Germany

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in Germany ranked based on their research performance in Biochemistry. A graph of 47.3M citations received by 1.29M academic papers made by 144 universities in Germany was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. Heidelberg University - Germany

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2. University of Munich

3. Technical University of Munich

4. University of Tubingen

5. Charite - Medical University of Berlin

6. University of Freiburg

7. University of Gottingen

8. University of Wurzburg

9. Goethe University of Frankfurt am Main

10. Heinrich Heine University of Dusseldorf

11. University of Hamburg

12. University of Bonn

13. University of Erlangen Nuremberg

14. Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

15. University of Munster

16. Free University of Berlin

17. University of Cologne

18. University of Marburg

19. Hannover Medical School

20. RWTH Aachen University

21. Humboldt University of Berlin

22. University of Regensburg

23. University of Ulm

24. University of Giessen

25. Ruhr University Bochum

26. University of Leipzig

27. Kiel University

28. Saarland University

29. Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg

30. Dresden University of Technology

31. Friedrich Schiller University of Jena

32. Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

33. University of Konstanz

34. Technical University of Berlin

35. University of Stuttgart

36. University of Lubeck

37. University of Duisburg - Essen

38. University of Bielefeld

39. University of Rostock

40. Braunschweig University of Technology

41. University of Hohenheim

42. University of Bayreuth

43. TU Dortmund University

44. Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg

45. Leibniz University of Hanover

46. Technical University of Kaiserslautern

47. University of Greifswald

48. University of Bremen

49. Darmstadt University of Technology

50. University of Potsdam

51. Osnabruck University

52. Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg

53. Jacobs University Bremen

54. University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover

55. Chemnitz University of Technology

56. Witten/Herdecke University

57. Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences

58. University of Paderborn

59. University of Wuppertal

60. Aachen University of Applied Sciences

61. Clausthal University of Technology

62. Hamburg University of Technology

63. University of Trier

64. University of Kassel

65. University of Mannheim

66. German Sport University Cologne

67. Freiberg University of Technology

68. University of Siegen

69. University of Augsburg

70. Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences

71. Munich University of the Federal Armed Forces

72. Ilmenau University of Technology

73. Folkwang University of the Arts

74. Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus - Senftenberg

75. Mainz University of Applied Sciences

76. Munich University of Applied Sciences

77. Merseburg University of Applied Sciences

78. Hannover University of Applied Sciences

79. University of Hagen

80. Mannheim University of Applied Sciences

81. TH Bingen University of Applied Sciences

82. Leuphana University of Luneburg

83. University of Koblenz-Landau

84. University of Applied Sciences Wildau

85. University of Passau

86. University of Bamberg

87. University of Applied Sciences Dusseldorf

88. Hamburg University of Applied Sciences

89. Bauhaus - University Weimar

90. Berlin Technical University of Applied Sciences

91. Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences

92. Biberach University of Applied Sciences

93. Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences

94. Fulda University of Applied Sciences

95. Mittelhessen University of Applied Sciences

96. Cologne University of Applied Sciences

97. Reutlingen University

98. Bremen University of Applied Sciences

99. University of Hildesheim

100. Munster University of Applied Sciences

The best cities to study Biochemistry in Germany based on the number of universities and their ranks are Heidelberg , Munich , Tubingen , and Berlin .

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Biochemistry

Admission requirements, application documents, programme summary.

Building on their existing knowledge of biochemistry and molecular biology, students in the M.Sc. Biochemistry programme will learn to apply methodical approaches to the analysis of biomolecules and cellular functions on molecular levels. Focus will be placed on concepts and methods from the fields of bioinformatics, biophysics, chemistry, molecular biology, and cell biology.

Special features

Students may choose three of the following modules: Biological Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Theoretical Biology, Molecular Biology, and Cell Biology. In addition, the M. Sc. Biochemistry offers a great deal of practical work and independent projects. This gives students the chance to design and conduct scientific research as well as to document and present their results orally and in writing (particularly in English).

Career opportunities

Graduates of this programme will have acquired the field-specific academic techniques as well as the communication skills necessary to present the results of scientific research to the public. They may also gain international experience by spending one semester abroad. The master's programme qualifies students for work in academe and allows them to pursue a Ph.D. in the areas of biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular biology, molecular genetics, natural material chemistry, structural biology, and cell biology either at the FSU or at other universities in Germany and abroad. Graduates are also well equipped for positions in related industries, especially biotechnology, and administrative work.

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For this master's programme you need a subject-specific undergraduate degree (minimum 6 semesters/180 ECTS-Credits) or an equivalent degree that contains knowledge in molecular disciplines (Biochemistry, Genetics, Cell Biology) of at least 60 credits (ECTS).

​The overall grade (CGPA) of such a degree must be GOOD or better (German and US systems: 1.9). Candidates with final grades between 1.9 and 2.3 (German grading) who meet the general academic requirements, might be admitted when their application documents show a particular eligibility for the programme.

This master's programme requires the following language proficiency:

• good proficiency in English (a direct proof by certificate is not compulsory)

Your CV should have a tabular form, containing key information on your school record and academic career.

A motivation letter should not exceed the size of two DIN A4-pages and normally, it should contain information on your motivation for taking up this course of studies. You should  elaborate on the following essential questions:

• Why do you desire taking up this specific course of studies?
• What are - in your opinion - the main features that this course of studies excels in?
• Which features of this course have inspired your application? 

Please upload at the online application system your university entrance certificate/school leaving certificate. Usually, this means the school graduation diploma (German "Abitur"), i.e. the diploma that makes you eligible for studies at an University or other institution for higher education. Be mindful of the fact that here, we do not need any University diploma but a High School diploma! 

All previous University degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, etc.) if available before the application deadline - if not, please make a note of the anticipated date of issue of your degree certificate. Please upload your University degree or the most actual, detailed transcript of records/ mark sheet of all semesters available to you, should you not hold your degree certificate at the time of application. The main document is the degree/ transcript based on which you apply for the master programme.

Detailed transcript of records/ mark sheet of your first, subject-specific University degree, with which you apply for the master's programme. This transcript MUST contain an overall cumulative grade point average or average mark.

Should you have obtained subject-specific work experience, you can upload corresponding certificates in order to support your application. 

Should you have obtained subject-specific practical experience (e.g. by internships etc.), you can upload corresponding certificates in order to support your application. 

Good English language skills are recommended, but a language certificate is not needed.

Additional application documents for international students

Every mandatory application document from foreign/external countries must also be available in either English OR German translation. Such a translation has to be conducted by officially acknowledged/ sworn translators or translation offices.

External/foreign degree certificates/ transcripts of records must contain information on the grading system ( = description of the maximum grade possible and the minimum passing grade) used at the respective University. 

Applicants with degrees from India, Vietnam or China must submit the original APS-certificate issued by the German Embassy.

Applicants from the following countries must submit a certificate of their university entrance examination/college entrance examination:

• Iran (College entrance examination certificate or certificate of pre-university course/year)
• Republic of Korea/South Korea: SAT (Scholastic Ability Test)
• People's Republic of China: College entrance examination certificate ("Gaokao")

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Each of our structured doctoral programs offers a comprehensive and cross-disciplinary curriculum designed to help you realize your full potential and prepare for a successful career. The programs include innovative, personalized advising with regular progress checks, as well as extensive opportunities to broaden your research network and connect with peers in your field.

The University of Bonn offers a wide range of funding opportunities, which have been summarized for you on this page, divided into the following categories:

Bonn International Graduate Schools (BIGS)

Phd programs within our cluster of excellence.

• Structured Doctoral Programs by Discipline 

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Doctoral education at the highest level: BIGS enable doctoral studies in outstanding research contexts with attractive international collaborations and a qualification program tailored to the needs of graduate students.

Located at the Hausdorff Center for Mathematics and supported by Germany’s Excellence Initiative, BIGS-M  is home to all of the University’s doctoral candidates in mathematics and contributes to Bonn’s excellent international reputation in the field.

BGSE offers a structured program that is tailored to the needs of doctoral candidates, including an internationally recognized research network.

Supported by Germany’s Excellence Initiative and jointly administered by the renowned Physics Institutes at the Universities of Bonn and Cologne, BCGS  offers doctoral studies through an integrated honors program.

Home to an international community of talented biomedical scientists, BIGS DrugS 6 6 is the hub for doctoral candidates from pharma research institutes within the University’s Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and Faculty of Medicine.

BIGS-OAS offers a wide range of courses within a research context, focused on the cultures and societies of Asia and Asia Minor.

BIGS Neuroscience provides a top-level, internationally competitive program in this rapidly growing field.

BIGS CPS's interdisciplinary approach combines medical, agricultural and pharmaceutical research.

BIGS Chemistry 10 doctoral candidates enjoy an exceptional and ambitious program covering all fields of chemistry.

This three-year doctoral program  is offered in conjunction with the University’s ImmunoSensation Cluster, which is funded by Germany’s Excellence Initiative.

Part of the University of Bonn’s Center for Development Research, BIGS-DR   trains students for an international career in development cooperation, policy or research through a combination of academic study and intensive tutorship.

The BIGS Land and Food combines the research at the agricultural Faculty with an interdisciplinary study program.

Clusters of Excellence stand for international and interdisciplinary elite research and offer young scientists excellent funding and career conditions. The University of Bonn currently has six clusters of excellence, more than any other university in Germany, and thus opens up a broad spectrum of possible research topics to doctoral candidates. Here you will find an overview of the university's clusters of excellence.

PhD Programs within our Excellence Cluster

The goal of the Hausdorff Center of Mathematics is to identify and address mathematical challenges of the 21st century, to advance groundbreaking fundamental mathematical research worldwide, and to develop the mathematical methods and tools required by science and society.

Part of the Hausdorff Center is also a graduate school: The Bonn International Graduate School of Mathematics (BIGS-M) hosts all doctoral students of mathematics and contributes to the outstanding international reputation of the university in this field. The duration of the program is usually 3 years, and the doctorate (Dr. rer nat.) can be earned as a degree.

More information: https://www.bigs-math.uni-bonn.de/de/studies/ 14 15 15

ImmunoSensation2 aims to continue the success story of the existing ImmunoSensation cluster. While the emphasis so far has been on fundamental research in particular of the innate immune system, now the mechanisms of immune intelligence are to be uncovered, i.e. the question of how the body succeeds in adapting immune responses to specific situations and then remembers this in order to be optimally prepared for similar challenges in the future. The cluster's graduate school, the Bonn International Graduate School Immunosciences and Infection offers a structured, three-year doctoral program.

You can find further information about this program here: 

https://www.immunosensation.de/opportunities/young-scientists

Until today, dependency studies has almost exclusively dealt with slavery on the American continent or in antiquity. The Cluster of Excellence "Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies (BCDSS)" aims to broaden this perspective in terms of content, space and time. Within the framework of the cluster, a structured doctoral program with a duration of 4 years is offered.

Further information can be found at:  https://www.dependency.uni-bonn.de/en 15 16

Over the last few decades, computer hardware has become smaller and smaller, but their technology remains more or less the same. Slowly, this development is reaching its limits.Thus, we need new technologies that satisfy our growing hunger for even more powerful hardware.

Quantum physics could be a solution.

Together with the University of Cologne and the RWTH Aachen, Bonn researchers want to work on making this new technology usable. To achieve this, quantum bits or even qubits - the quantum counterpart to our previous bits - quantum communication channels that build networks and error correction methods have to be explored from the ground up. As part of the Excellence Initiative, the Bonn-Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy (BCGS) offers a doctoral program with an integrated honors program.

Further information can be found at:  http://www.gradschool.physics.uni-bonn.de/. 4 4

The ECONtribute researches the functioning of markets as well as reasons for their failure. In doing so, the cluster goes beyond traditional analyses by systematically combining model-based theoretical approaches and behavioral explanatory models while incorporating legal and political frameworks. Within the cluster, the Bonn Graduate School of Economics (BGSE) offers doctoral students a tailored structured doctoral program that includes an internationally recognized research network.

Further information can be found at:  https://www.bgse.uni-bonn.de. 3 3

Increasing agricultural production despite limited land while reducing the ecological footprint of agriculture - this is one of the challenges of our time. For this reason, the University of Bonn and Forschungszentrum Jülich are jointly developing methods and new technologies to observe, analyze, better understand and more specifically treat plants. The cluster's graduate school, the Theodor Brinkmann Graduate School, offers an interdisciplinary study program to master's students and doctoral candidates at the Faculty of Agriculture.

More information: https://www.phenorob.de/ .

The Third-Party Funded Programs at the University of Bonn offer structured doctoral studies on selected research topics. They enable close networking among doctoral students conducting research on related topics.

Bonn International Graduate School of Mathematics (BIGS-M) 2 17 18 18 Located at the Hausdorff Center for Mathematics, BIGS-M provides an umbrella for all Bonn PhD students in mathematics. Thus, the BIGS-M contributes to the excellent national and international reputation of mathematics at Bonn.

Bonn International Graduate School Immunosciences and Infection The BIGS Immunosciences and Infection is a structured 3-year PhD program in conjunction with the ImmunoSensation Cluster/Bonn. The ImmunoSensation Cluster is part of the Excellence Strategy.

DFG Research Training Group "Gegenwart/Literatur. Geschichte, Theorie und Praxeologie eines Verhältnisses" (GRK 2291) [only in German] The Research Training group supported by the DFG  aims at the exploration and analysis of the constitutive dimensions of the concept of contemporary literature.  

DFG international Research Training Group "Myeloid antigen presenting cells and the induction of adaptive immunity" GRK (2168) 19 19 19 19 The DFG-funded project is a cooperation of the University of Bonn and the University of Melbourne. The principal research focus is the intersection between innate and adaptive immunity in the context of infection.

DFG Research Training Group  "The Macroeconomics of Inequality"  ( GRK 2281) 20 20 20 20 The research program focuses on the macroeconomic aspects of inequality, an aspect of first-order importance for society. 

DFG Research Training Group "Template-designed Organic Electronics (TIDE)" (GRK 2591) 21 21 21 The Graduate Program 'Template-Designed Optoelectronic Devices' (TIDE) aims to provide comprehensive doctoral education in the field of Organic Electronics (OE) to meet the requirements of highly qualified and multidisciplinary professionals. 

DFG Research Training Group "Tools and Drugs of the Future - Innovative Methods and New Modalities in Medicinal Chemistry" (GRK 2873) The goal of the RTG " Tools and Drugs of the Future" is to modernize medicinal chemistry and train a new generation of medicinal chemists and researchers at the interface with interconnected disciplines. In addition, the projects are intended to contribute to the development of new drug substances.

Integrated Research Training Group at the DFG Collaborative Research Centre "Synaptic Micronetworks in Health and Disease" (SFB 1089) 22 22 27 27 Located at the newly inaugurated SFB 1089 on neuronal networks, the Integrated Research Training Group offers a structured graduate program for all doctoral researchers at the Centre.

Integrated Research Training Group at theDFG Collaborative Research Centre "Future Rural Africa" (SFB/TR 228) The integrated research group is investigating the relationship between land use change and shaping the future in rural Africa in a total of 14 subprojects.

Integrated Research Training Group at the DFG Collaborative Research Centre "Open System Control of Atomic and Photonic Matter" (SFB/TR 185) 24 The collaborative research centre Oscar will explore the physics of open systems.

Integrated Research Training Group at the DFG Collaborative Research Centre "Aortic Diseases" (SFB/TR 259) 25 The aim of this research initiative is to better understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms of resident and non-resident cells in aortic diseases.

Integrated Research Training Group at the DFG Collaborative Research Centre "Regional Climate Change: Disentangling the Role of Land Use and Water Management" (SFB 1502) The SFB combines the strengths of the University of Bonn and its project partners to answer one of the most difficult questions in understanding climate change.

Integrated Research Training Group at the DFG Collaborative Research Centre "Brown and Beige Fat - Organ Crosstalk, Signaling and Energetics (BATenergy)" (SFB/TRR 333) The CRC investigates metabolism/diabetes and focusses on brown adipose tissue. 

One Health and Urban Transformation

The NRW Forschungskolleg One Health and Urban Transformation is a transdisciplinary graduate school that aims to find interventions to achieve optimal health for humans, animals, plants and the environment with a special focus on developments in NRW, Saõ Paulo, Accra and Ahmedabad.

International Max Planck Research School Moduli Spaces 27 27 In cooperation with the University of Bonn, the renowned Bonn Max-Planck-Institute for Mathematics offers a PhD program with a special focus on the study of moduli.

International Max Planck Research School for Astronomy and Astrophysics 28 28 In cooperation between the Max-Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy and the Universities of Bonn and of Cologne, the Research School facilitates 3 years of PhD studies with a curriculum tailored to the individual student.

International Max Planck Research School for Brain and Behavior 29 The IMPRS for Brain & Behavior is a cooperation between the Max Planck Institute for Neurobiology of Behavior - caesar, the University of Bonn and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Bonn

International Max Planck Research School - Recharge IMPRS-RECHARGE focuses on interdisciplinary research between chemistry and physics with an emphasis on catalytic mechanisms, physical-chemical analysis and energy topics. Scientific challenges shall be looked at from different angles. Furthermore the combination of theory and practice is a vital aim of the IMPRS-RECHARGE.

Marie Curie Innovative Training Network "Macro and Microplastic in Agricultural Soil Systems“ (SOPLAS) The SOPLAS project will assemble a multidisciplinary team to study the nexus of plastic–agriculture–soil. It will also train a new generation of leading experts. The project aims to identify the plastic cycle within agricultural soil systems and support the development of environmental policies related to mitigating the impact of plastics. The findings will advance our knowledge about the sustainable use of plastics in European agriculture.

Marie Curie Innovative Training Network "Early Stage Researchers EDUCational Program on Factor VIII Immunogenicity“ (EDUC8 ) 32 37 The EDUC8 program is a multidisciplinary training program with exposure of the enrolled ESRs to a core common educational package and development of individual PhD researchprojects dedicated to decreasing the societal burden associated with the development of anti-FVIII antibodies in Europe.

Marie Curie Innovative Training Network "Research and Training in Early Life Nutrition to Prevent Disease" (GROWTH)

GROWTH is an Innovative Training Network that aims to train young business-oriented researchers in developing pathological insights, biomarker diagnostics and personalized nutritional interventions for intestinal failure in neonates and preterm infants.

Tools4Teams - "Research Training to Design and Implement Tools Supporting Safe Teamwork in Healthcare"

The Tools4Teams research project will prepare the next generation of teamwork experts to contribute new insights and smart technologies for safe and effective care. Tools4Teams brings together expertise from social and technical sciences, human-centered design, education, and clinical specialties.

Trinational Graduate College "Mass and Integration in Antique Societies" [in German/French] Supported by the Deutsch-Französische Hochschule since 2011, the tri-national Graduate School in Ancient History offers curriculum events in Bonn, Berne, and Strasbourg.

Structured Doctoral Programs by Discipline

Find the right structured doctoral program at the University of Bonn in your discipline here:

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Faculties at the University of Bonn work together to design interdisciplinary programs that combine key perspectives and offer unique insights.

Cross-Disciplinary Programs

Bonn International Graduate School for Development Research (BIGS-DR) 42 Unique in Europe, BIGS-DR links perspectives from the Faculties of Philosophy, Agriculture, and Law and Economics – with an international focus.

Bonn International Graduate School of Neuroscience (BIGS Neuroscience) 8 8 A collaboration between the University’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, as well as external partners, BIGS Neuroscience offers a medical program alongside five research areas in medicine.

SciMed Doctoral College 43 42 The Doctoral College offers scientific training for students in medicine and dental medicine, leading to a dual Dr. med. and Dr. med. dent. degree.

Researchers at the University of Bonn explore a wide variety of issues in economics, including game theory, applied microeconomics, monetary and international macroeconomics, contract theory, labor economics and finance.

Economics Programs

Bonn Graduate School of Economics (BGSE) BGSE offers a structured program that is tailored to the needs of doctoral candidates, including an internationally recognized research network.

DFG Research Training Group "Die Macroeconomics of Inequality" (GRK 2281) The research program focuses on the macroeconomic aspects of inequality, an aspect of first-order importance for society. 

Law Programs

Graduate School of Law and Political Science Department of Law The Graduate School of the Faculty of Law and Political Science was founded in the summer semester of 2018 and supports the doctoral students in preparing their doctoral studies.

The University of Bonn’s Faculty of Medicine offers doctoral programs in medical biochemistry, neurosciences and pharmacology. With the exception of the SciMed Doctoral College, all programs are administered in cooperation with the University’s Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.

Cross-Disciplinary Program

SciMed Doctoral College The Doctoral College offers scientific training for students in medicine and dental medicine, leading to a dual Dr. med. and Dr. med. dent. degree.

Neuroscience

Bonn International Graduate School of Neuroscience (BIGS Neuroscience) BIGS Neuroscience provides a top-level, internationally competitive program in this rapidly growing field.

Synaptic Micronetworks in Health and Disease (SFB 1089) Supported by the German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft – DFG) collaborative research centers, this integrated research training group works to identify fundamental rules that govern neuronal behavior at the network level and translate network dynamics to mammalian and human behavior.

International Max Planck Research School for Brain and Behavior A joint venture of the University of Bonn, the Max-Planck-associated Center of Advanced European Studies and Research, the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, and Florida Atlantic University, this graduate school offers a complete doctoral and research program in the neurosciences.

Marie Curie Initial Training Network "modelling and pRedicting Human decision-making Using Measures of subconscious Brain processes through mixed reality interfaces and biOmetric signals" (RHUMBO) RHUMBO proposes using measures of subconscious brain processes through the use of mixed reality technologies (MRT) and advanced biometric signals processing as a new paradigm to improve the knowledge that implicit brain processes have in human decision-making.

Pharma Research

Bonn International Graduate School of Drug Sciences (BIGS DrugS) Home to an international community of talented biomedical scientists, BIGS DrugS is the hub for doctoral candidates from pharma research institutes within the University’s Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and Faculty of Medicine.

Bonn International Graduate School of Immunosciences and Infection

This three-year doctoral program is offered in conjunction with the University's ImmunoSensation Cluster , which is funded by Germany’s Excellence Initiative.

DFG Research Training Group "Myeloid antigen presenting cells and the induction of adaptive immunity" GRK (2168) The DFG-funded project is a cooperation of the University of Bonn and the University of Melbourne.

At the University of Bonn’s Faculty of Arts, you’ll find a highly international environment with students and researchers in a wide range of fields.

German Studies, Comparative Literature and Culture 

Structured Doctoral Program in German Studies (SPP) [website in German] Taught in German, the SPP supports doctoral candidates’ initiatives within the Institute for German, Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies.

German-Italian Doctoral College [website in German] Taught in German, this three-year grant program provides structured doctoral studies for researchers in German and Italian, with time in both Bonn and Florence.

History and Ancient History 

Mass and Integration in Antique Societies [website in German and French] Supported by Franco-German University and taught in German and French, this trinational doctoral program includes study in Bonn; Berne, Switzerland; and Strasbourg, France.

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International Graduate School of Oriental and Asian Studies (BIGS-OAS) BIGS-OAS offers a wide range of courses within a research context, focused on the cultures and societies of Asia and Asia Minor.

Romance Studies

Italian Studies [website in German and Italian] Offered in cooperation with the Universities of Florence and Paris-Sorbonne IV, this trinational doctoral program is taught in German and Italian.

Structured DPhil program at the Faculty of Arts The program supports qualified doctoral candidates from all disciplines in their doctoral projects. It provides the opportunity for networking, interdisciplinary exchange in diverse social sciences and humanities subjects, progress monitoring and financial support for travel, workshops or research funding as part of the doctorate.

European Founding Myths in Literature, Arts and Music [website in German, French and Italian] This trinational program is jointly organized by the Universities of Bonn, Florence and Paris-Sorbonne IV and taught in German, French and Italian.

Bonn International Graduate School for Development Research (BIGS-DR) Part of the University of Bonn’s Center for Development Research, BIGS-DR trains students for an international career in development cooperation, policy or research through a combination of academic study and intensive tutorship.

The University’s Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences offers numerous externally funded doctoral programs in areas including mathematics and informatics, physics, biology, pharmacology and molecular biomedicine.

Programs in neuroscience, pharma research, immunoscience, and infection and molecular biomedicine are offered in cooperation with the Faculty of Medicine.

Mathematics

Bonn International Graduate School of Mathematics (BIGS-M) 2 2 Located at the Hausdorff Center for Mathematics, BIGS-M is home to all of the University’s doctoral candidates in mathematics and contributes to Bonn’s excellent international reputation in the field.

International Max Planck Research School on Moduli Spaces 53 53 This program includes courses, seminars and activities focused on the geometric spaces whose points represent fixed algebro-geometric objects (or isomorphism classes of such objects).

Physics und Astronomy

Bonn-Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy (BCGS) 4 4 Supported by Germany’s Excellence Initiative and jointly administered by the renowned Physics Institutes at the Universities of Bonn and Cologne, BCGS offers doctoral studies through an integrated honors program.

International Max Planck Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics 55 55 This program offers a broad spectrum of topics in observational and theoretical galactic and extragalactic astrophysics, observational and theoretical cosmology, and fundamental physics – using astronomical tools and instrumentation.

Leibniz Graduate School on Genomic Biodiversity Research Based at Bonn’s Alexander Koenig Research Museum, this school is focused primarily on insect genome evolution.

Bonn International Graduate School of Chemistry (BIGS Chemistry) 57 57 BIGS Chemistry offers an internationally competitive doctoral program and opportunities to perform cutting-edge research.

Neurosciences

Bonn International Graduate School of Neuroscience (BIGS Neuroscience) 8 8 BIGS Neuroscience provides a top-level, internationally competitive program in this rapidly growing field.

Synaptic Micronetworks in Health and Disease (SFB 1089) 22 22 Supported by DFG collaborative research centers, this integrated research training group works to identify fundamental rules that govern neuronal behavior at the network level and translate network dynamics to mammalian and human behavior.

International Max Planck Research School for Brain and Behavior 29 29 The IMPRS for Brain & Behavior is a cooperation between the Max Planck Institute for Neurobiology of Behavior - caesar, the University of Bonn and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Bonn.

Bonn International Graduate School of Drug Sciences (BIGS DrugS) 6 6 Home to an international community of talented biomedical scientists, BIGS DrugS is the hub for doctoral candidates from pharma research institutes within the University’s Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and Faculty of Medicine.

BIGS Immunoscience and Infection A structured, three-year doctoral program, IITB is offered in conjunction with the ImmunoSensation Cluster at the University of Bonn.

Doctoral candidates in the field of agriculture may choose to study through the Faculty of Agriculture’s Theodor Brinkmann Graduate School or earn their degree through the University of Bonn’s Center for Development Research.

Agriculture Programs

Bonn International Graduate School for Land and Food (BIGS Land and Food)  Founded in 2008, the Brinkmann School is home to master's and doctoral candidates in the Faculty of Agriculture, combining research with an interdisciplinary study program.

Bonn International Graduate School for Development Research (BIGS-DR) 12 Part of the University of Bonn’s Center for Development Research 59 , BIGS-DR trains researchers for an international career in development cooperation, policy or research through a combination of academic study and intensive tutorship.

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• The Best Universities for PhDs in Biological Sciences in Germany (2023)

Written by Morgan James

Why Study Biological Sciences in Germany

There are many reasons why someone might want to study a Biological Sciences PhD at a university in Germany . Here are just a few:

• The standard of education in Germany is renowned worldwide, with universities maintaining strict academic standards and up-to-date curriculum. Pursuing a Biological Sciences PhD in this atmosphere assures students of exceptional learning opportunities.
• Germany boasts state-of-the-art research infrastructure, hosting advanced laboratories and offering numerous opportunities for field work that contribute towards an enriching research environment for Biological Sciences doctoral students.
• Multiple funding options are available for PhD students, including scholarships from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), university grants, and external scholarships funded by scientific organisations and foundations.
• The country places significant emphasis on groundbreaking scientific research, which is regarded highly both at national & international level.

The Best Universities for Biological Sciences in Germany

The following tables give the 10 top universities in Germany for Biological Sciences PhDs , according to global and local university rankings. It can show you which German universities are amongst the best in the world - and help you compare institutions on an international level.

This information is based on the latest rankings tables, researched and published by Times Higher Education , QS and Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) .

Each ranking system uses its own methodology, with different factors having more or less influence on a university's result.

Our guide has more information on how to use international rankings to decide on the best research universities for PhD study .

What should I know about the Times Higher Education rankings?

The Times Higher Education rankings are strong in academic focus and diverse teaching metrics, but do not include employer-specific metrics. Additionally, the rankings may not include all specialist institutions.

What should I know about the QS rankings?

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About us:We are a diverse group of scientists aiming to uncover the molecular mechanism underlying the endosymbiosis between corals and photosynthetic dinoflagellates. Through curiosity-driven research, we generate mechanistic insight into symbios...

PhD Positions in Cancer Research

Are you looking for excellent research opportunities for your PhD studies at the forefront of cancer research? The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg invites international students holding a Master’s degree in (molecular) biology, ...

Three 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowships at the Zukunftskolleg

(Fulltime, E 13 TV-L)Reference No: 2024/114. The preferred start date is April 1st, 2025. Conditionally on the submission of an external grant, the position can be extended for an additional year. In principle, the position can be divided into two...

Postdoc position: Structural Biochemistry of Protein-Nucleic Acid Interactions in the North of Germany

At the Institute of Biochemistry of the University of Greifswald, the chair of Analytical Biochemistry seeks to fill a full-time position as a Research assistant (postdoctoral researcher)starting from 01.10.2024, initially for a period of 2 years,...

Upcoming PhD Positions at the International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life in Autumn 2024

The next application round will start in September 2024. Stay tuned!The International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life (IMPRS-ML) currently has an open call for fully funded PhD student positions in the areas of biochemistry, struc...

Upcoming PhD positions at the IMPRS for Molecular Organ Biology in Autumn 2024

Thanks to all the academics who submitted their application!The application deadline has passed and the selection process started. More information for the new call-out will come up during this Autumn 2024. Stay tuned!PhD Studies in the Heart of E...

Research assistant (Postdoc, 100 %) in adrenal research (m/f/d)

The Hospital of the University of Munich, Germany, is one of the largest and most competitive university hospitals in Germany and Europe. 48 specialized hospitals, departments and institutions harbouring excellent research and education provide pa...

Junior Professor of Artificial Intelligence in Protein Science (salary grade W1) with tenure track to W3

The University of Bayreuth is a research-oriented university with internationally competitive, interdisciplinary focus areas in research and teaching. The Faculty of Biology, Chemistry & Earth Sciences at the University of Bayreuth is currently se...

Biological-Technical Assistant (BTA) (f/m/x) TUV2406-05 | Institute for Plant Sciences | Saur Group

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Biological-Technical Assistant (BTA) (f/m/x) Institute for Plant Sciences | Saur Group We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and on...

Upcoming PhD positions at the CGA

Call for applications for up to 12 PhD positions at the Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research opens soon!The Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA) in Germany is a joint venture of the University of Cologne Excellence Cluster on Str...

PhD positions in Functional Genomics Group

Location: Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Gene Center, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Jae Group, Munich, Germany. Web: https://www.genzentrum.uni-muenchen.de/research-groups/jae/index.htmlProject 1: Causes, Consequences and Correction of...

Postdoc (m,f,x) for 2 years with 39,83 hours per week, TV-L E13

The Department of Molecular Cell Biology focuses on mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases. A major topic is the role of the ubiquitin system in maintaining neuronal proteostasis and integrity. Another focus are mitochondria as key organ...

Upcoming Doctoral positions available at the Graduate School Life Science Munich as of September 2024

Stay tuned for the next application round which will start in September 2024!The Graduate School LSM offers an international doctoral program for motivated and highly qualified next-generation researchers at one of Europe’s top universities. LMU i...

PhD position on computational design of functional protein assemblies

The Khmelinskaia group of Protein Design and Self-Assembly at the Department of Chemistry, Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) of Munich is offering a PhD position to expand the current repertoire of self-assembling protein systems. Web: https://kh...

Postdoctoral Researchers - Cellular Strategies of Protein Quality Control-Degradation (CellularPQCD) (f/m/x)

Thorsten Hoppe Laboratory - CECAD Cluster of Excellence in Aging Research, University of CologneWe are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region. Our broad range of subjects, the dyn...

Scientific researcher for the coordination of validation studies (f/m/d)

In the Department of Experimental Toxicology and ZEBET of the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) in the German Centre for the Protection of Laboratory Animals (Bf3R), as part of a BMEL-funded project, the following position is available t...

Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/x) - AG Rugarli Wiss2407-36 | Institute for Genetics | CECAD | Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/x) - AG Rugarli Institute for Genetics | CECAD We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the mo...

Upcoming doctoral (PhD) positions at the International Max Planck Research School - Biological Intelligence

© MPI for Biological Intelligence / M. WarnerNext application round: October 01 – November 10, 2024. Stay tuned!The International Max Planck Research School – Biological Intelligence (IMPRS-BI), with sites in Martinsried, Munich and Seewiesen, has...

Research and Teaching Assistant (Akademischer Rat auf Zeit) - C4, C2 and CAM photosynthesis in eudicots (m/f/x)

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München is a leading research university in Europe. Since its founding in 1472 it has been committed to the highest international standards of excellence in research and teaching.Institution: Faculty of Biology - Sys...

Postdoctoral Research Position in Molecular Microbiology (m/f/x)

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München is a leading research university in Europe. Since its founding in 1472 it has been committed to the highest international standards of excellence in research and teaching.Institution: Faculty of Biology - Dep...

Postdoc (m/f/div) in Human Nutrition

The German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke (DIfE) is a member of the Leibniz Association. The institute’s mission is to conduct experimental and clinical research in the field of nutrition and health – with the aim of understanding...

More information for the new call-out will come up during Autumn 2024. Stay tuned!The International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life (IMPRS-ML) will have an open call for fully-funded PhD student positions in the areas of biochemis...

PhD Candidate (m/f/x)

Postdoc position (f/m/x) for automated proteomics wiss2407-18 | cecad proteomics facility | crc 1678 | faculty of mathematics and natural sciences.

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Postdoc Position (f/m/x) for Automated Proteomics CECAD Proteomics Facility | CRC 1678 We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and on...

Postdoc (f/m/d)

The Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI) is offering a position asPostdoc (f/m/d)for the research project “Deciphering the binding rules of programmable RNA antibiotics”.The Vogel (HIRI, Würzburg) and Smyth (IBMC, Strasbourg...

17 Doctoral Candidate Positions within the MSCA Doctoral Network

 MC4DD – Macrocycles for Drug DiscoverySubject to the successful signing of the EU Grant Agreement, a call for 17 DC (Doctoral Candidate) positions is open within the context of the Doctoral Network (DN) project MC4DD.The Doctoral Network MC4DD "M...

PhD position: Microscopic insights into the mechanical biology of the actin cytoskeleton in Toxoplasma gondii

Location: Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Faculty of Physics, Sabass Group, Munich/Martinsried, Germany. Web: https://www.biostatphys.vetmed.uni-muenchen.de/research/ Project descriptionMicroscopy is an ind...

Open PhD Positions in Quantitative and Molecular Biosciences in Munich

The Graduate School of Quantitative and Molecular Biosciences Munich (QMB – former QBM) is seeking PhD students with a background in biochemistry, biology, bioinformatics, physics or applied math and an interest in conducting interdisciplinary res...

Scientific employee and representative for biological safety (BBS) as well as environmental protection officer of the university (f/m/d)

Phd positions in deep learning based de novo protein design.

Milles lab at the LMU Munich Gene Center and MPI of Biochemistry Martinsriedhttps://www.biochem.mpg.de/millesDe novo protein design has experienced a machine learning-fueled revolution, vastly expanding our ability to design complex and functional...

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