PhD positions at the International Max Planck Research School for Living Matter

Dortmund, Germany

Application Deadline: April 10th 2023

The International Max Planck Research School for Living Matter: from molecules to dynamics (IMPRS-LM) is looking for talented and motivated PhD candidates of all nationalities to carry out novel projects in the following research areas: 

BIOCHEMISTRY • BIOPHYSICS • CANCER BIOLOGY • CELL BIOLOGY • CHEMICAL BIOLOGY • DRUG DISCOVERY • MOLECULAR BIOLOGY • NETWORK BIOLOGY • STEM CELL BIOLOGY • STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY • SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY • SYSTEMS BIOLOGY

The IMPRS-LM is a joint PhD program between the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology (MPI-MP), the Technical University (TU) Dortmund, the Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) and the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE), and it is located in the Ruhr Metropolitan Area, a vibrant, open and multicultural region in Germany.

Our goal is to provide the best environment for young and talented scientists to pursue their graduate studies and develop into independent and creative researchers.

Successful applicants will join one of the many independent research groups affiliated to the program and, while focusing on one project, will be exposed to a broad field of scientific questions in the area of Life Science.

A key feature of modern Life Science is the absence of strict boundaries between the traditional disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. We teach our students the importance of interdisciplinary approaches and give them the tools necessary to navigate the complex landscape of modern Life Science.

We offer:

• fully-funded PhD positions (competitive salaries with social benefits)
• dedicated mentors to guide and promote young scientists 
• an international and exciting working atmosphere
• state-of-the-art research facilities
• an English-speaking training program that includes lectures, advanced scientific workshops, transferable skill courses and career development activities

Interested candidates should hold (or expect to hold prior to the start of their PhD) a M.Sc. (or an equivalent degree) in Biology, Biochemistry, Life Science, (Bio-)Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Computer Science or related fields.

For more information about the program and the application process, please visit us at www.imprs-lm.mpg.de 

The Max Planck Society strives to ensure a workplace that embraces diversity and that provides equal opportunities to all employees, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, religious or sexual orientation. Applications from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.