Fully funded doctoral positions at the IMPRS for Epigenetics, Biophysics and Metabolism

Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics (MPI-IE); Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institute in Germany is offering fully funded doctoral positions in Epigenetics, Biophysics, and Metabolism. Candidates should have an MSc or equivalent in a relevant field and practical lab experience. This program provides stimulating training in a diverse environment, ensuring personalized mentoring and access to state-of-the-art facilities. The application deadline is 06.02.2026. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and encourage women to apply.

Leistungen

Funding for personal career development

Access to core facilities

Family-friendly offers

Qualifikationen

• MSc, MRes, Diploma or equivalent degree in Biology, Biomedicine, Chemistry, Physics or related science, to be obtained by September 2026.
• Practical experience working on scientific projects.
• Excellent English language skills and desire to work in an international team.

Kenntnisse

Practical experience in the lab

Excellent English language skills

Ability to work in a dynamic international team

Ausbildung

MSc or equivalent in related science

Jobbeschreibung

We are filling

Fully funded doctoral positions at the International Max Planck Research School for Epigenetics, Biophysics and Metabolism

The International Max Planck Research School for Epigenetics, Biophysics and Metabolism (IMPRS‑EBM) is looking for talented and motivated students with a passion for science, aspiring to work towards a doctoral degree in the fields of:

Epigenetics, Biophysics, Metabolism, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Functional Genomics, Bioinformatics and Proteomics

Qualifications

• MSc, MRes, Diploma or an equivalent degree in Biology, Biomedicine, Chemistry, Physics or related science, to be obtained latest by the start of the program in September 2026
• Practical experience in the lab working on scientific projects
• Excellent English language skills and the desire to work in a dynamic international team

What We Offer

The IMPRS-EBM doctoral program is a collaboration between the Max Planck Institute for Immunobiology and Epigenetics and the University of Freiburg. Our scientists are internationally renowned experts in their fields and you will benefit from their expertise. You will also have an opportunity to interact with high-profile international speakers hosted by our faculty, and build your scientific network by attending local and international conferences.

• Fully funded PhD positions
• Stimulating English language program in an international and interdisciplinary research environment
• Laboratory rotations to introduce you to our scientific environment
• Access to state-of-the-art core facilities
• Continuous and personalised mentoring
• Structured training with a flexible curriculum to complement your project
• Funding to support your personal career development
• Good public transport connections and subsidy for job/Deutschland ticket
• Family-friendly offers (affiliated day care center at the institute, parent-child room, breastfeeding room)

Application Deadline

Have we sparked your interest? Find out more about the program and how to apply on our website. The application deadline is 06.02.2026.

Additional Information

We value and promote diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities, so we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from severely disabled people. We would also like to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented and therefore expressly encourage women to apply.

Address

Max Planck Institute of

Immunobiology and Epigenetics

Stuebeweg 51

D-79108 Freiburg