Fully funded (and no tuition) PhD program in psychiatric, translational research and basic Neur[...]

International Max Planck Research School for Translational Psychiatry (IMPRS-TP); Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 25.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The International Max Planck Research School for Translational Psychiatry offers PhD positions starting in 2026. Candidates will engage in cutting-edge psychiatric research, gaining skills through an interdisciplinary curriculum involving molecular methods and clinical training. Applicants must hold a relevant Master’s or Medical Degree, with strong encouragement for those with laboratory experience.

Leistungen

Structured curriculum with transferable skills

Exceptional training in research and clinical skills

Qualifikationen

• Hold a Master of Science or equivalent degree.
• Possess a Medical Degree.
• Laboratory experience is encouraged for medical doctors.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research in molecular, cellular, and systemic psychiatry.
• Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration within the research setting.
• Engage in clinical aspects of psychiatric diseases.

Kenntnisse

Molecular genetics

Neuroimaging

Computational approaches

Ausbildung

Master of Science or equivalent degree

Medical Degree

Jobbeschreibung

International Max Planck Research School for Translational Psychiatry (IMPRS-TP)

Organisation/Company International Max Planck Research School for Translational Psychiatry (IMPRS-TP) Research Field Neurosciences Medical sciences » Other Psychological sciences Pharmacological sciences Biological sciences Chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 31 Oct 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2026 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

We welcome applications starting on August 15, 2025 for a start in 2026 (deadline October 31, 2025).

The International Max Planck Research School for Translational Psychiatry (IMPRS-TP) is offering PhD positions in molecular, cellular, and systemic psychiatric research to outstanding students. During the course of their studies, students are exposed to a wide range of scientific questions and methods covering molecular medicine, neuroscience, and clinical psychiatry. Methods range from molecular genetics over animal models to neuroimaging and computational approaches.

Research in a translational setting

In addition to traditional PhD positions, IMPRS-TP offers a unique integrated PhD/residency program in psychiatry to exceptional medical doctors. Highlighting the translational facet, doctorate students will receive insights into clinical aspects of the disease, and trainee medical doctors gain PhD level research expertise while also developing their clinical skills.

Receive exceptional training for a successful career in research, clinic, and academia!

Structured curriculum: Core Courses | Lecture Series | Methods Workshops | Transferable Skills

Work in an environment of scientific excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration

IMPRS-TP is a joint initiative of leading scientists from the Max Planck Institutes of Psychiatry and Biological Intelligence and the Ludwig Maximilians Universität, Munich. Further collaborations have been established with the Helmholtz Center Munich, the Munich Medical Research School (MMRS), the Graduate School of Systemic Neurosciences (GSN) and King’s College London, UK.

Call for applications

IMPRS-TP welcomes applications from doctoral candidates from any country who hold a Master of Science (or an equivalent degree) in a relevant field or a Medical Degree. Applications from trainee medical doctors with laboratory experience are particularly encouraged. IMPRS-TP will only accept applications submitted through the IMPRS-TP online application tool, which you can find at www.imprs-tp.mpg.de - Applications submitted by mail or email will not be considered.

Number of offers available 12 Company/Institute International Max Planck Research School for Translational Psychiatry (IMPRS-TP) Country Germany City Munich Geofield