6 PhD positions in infection biology, immunology, parasitology and medical biotechnology

Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institute in Berlin is seeking highly motivated candidates for fully funded PhD positions in infectious diseases. Successful applicants will be part of a dynamic research environment, engaging in innovative projects. Candidates with a strong background in biological sciences or related disciplines are encouraged to apply. The program offers excellent training opportunities and a supportive scientific community. Expected start between May and December 2026.

Leistungen

Cutting-edge research facilities

International research environment

Training courses and lectures

Opportunity for travel to present work

Qualifikationen

• Candidates must have an excellent M.Sc. or equivalent degree.
• Strong background in biological sciences, biochemistry, biophysics, or related disciplines.

Aufgaben

• Engage in innovative research at renowned institutions.
• Participate in a vibrant international doctoral program on infectious diseases.

Kenntnisse

Strong background in biological sciences

Strong quantitative skillset

Ausbildung

M.Sc. or equivalent degree

Jobbeschreibung

Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology

Organisation/Company Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology Department IMPRS-IDI Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 10 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The International Max Planck Research School for Infectious Diseases and Immunology (IMPRS-IDI) is excited to announce openings for up to 6 fully funded PhD positions. We invite highly motivated candidates to join a dynamic, interdisciplinary research environment, with projects at the forefront of infectious disease and immunology. Successful applicants will engage in innovative research at renowned institutions, including the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology, German Rheumatology Research Center (DRFZ) , Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin and Technische Universität Berlin.

The following 6 PhD projects are available in 2026:

• Innate immune recognition in the gastrointestinal epithelium – Organoids as host model (Bartfeld lab)
• Immune–Metabolic Adaptation in Pregnancy: Implications for Offspring Health (Diefenbach lab)
• Dissecting the Molecular Pathways of NK Cell Memory (Romagnani lab)
• Dissecting the Molecular Pathways of NK Cell Clonality (Romagnani lab)

The IMPRS-IDI is a vibrant international doctoral program with about 75 doctoral students from more than 25 different countries. Our mission is to support students to develop into creative, critical, responsible and self-confident young researchers.

We offer:

• cutting-edge research and training opportunities with access to state-of-the-art facilities
• an excellent scientific network
• a prestigious graduate school program with a project-adapted curriculum (training courses, lectures etc on scientific, technical and complementary skill topics) and a strong PhD student community
• the opportunity for travel to present your work
• a stimulating international and multi-disciplinary research environment on a thriving campus in the heart of Berlin
• Creative and highly motivated candidates (w/d/m) of all nationalities and backgrounds who are truly committed to research
• Candidates with a strong background in biological sciences, biochemistry, biophysics, or related disciplines are invited to apply. For some projects, candidates with a strong quantitative skillset are sought – please check the project descriptions for individual requirements on our website.
• Candidates must have an excellent M.Sc. or equivalent degree (it is not necessary to hold the final degree at the time of application, however the degree should be fully completed before project start)

Short-listed candidates are invited to online interviews in February/March, followed by interviews in Berlin. Successful candidates start their doctorate between May and December 2026.

For more information on available projects, eligibility criteria and the application process, please check the IMPRS-IDI website .

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 6 Company/Institute Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology and partner institutions Country Germany City Berlin Geofield