PhD positions available at Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics and Freie Universität Berlin

IMPRS for Biology AND Computation; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Max Planck Research School for Biology and Computation (IMPRS-BAC) offers interdisciplinary doctoral training at the intersection of molecular life sciences and computational sciences. Candidates with strong genome science understanding and interest in epigenetics, RNA biology, and bioinformatics are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will join a flexible, globally oriented program hosted at Berlin institutions, with competitive funding for three years and a curriculum

Qualifications

• Above-average master's or comparable degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, mathematics, bioinformatics or related areas.
• Some experience with computational or biological research.
• Knowledge in biology or computation with willingness to gain the other.

Skills

Computational biology

Bioinformatics

Genome science

Education

Master's degree

Freie Universität Berlin degree

Job description

Organisation/Company IMPRS for Biology And Computation Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Chemistry » Biochemistry Computer science Mathematics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 7 Dec 2026 - 18:00 (Europe/Berlin) Country Germany Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 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

We seek exceptional graduates from around the globe and are delighted to offer them the ideal environment for advancing their scientific careers. The IMPRS-BAC graduate program provides interdisciplinary training for doctoral candidates at the intersection of molecular life sciences and computational sciences. This program offers comprehensive perspectives and mentorship in both experimental and computational fields, catering to graduates in molecular biology, biochemistry, mathematics, bioinformatics, and related disciplines.

If you possess a strong understanding of genome science and a passion for areas such as epigenetics, developmental biology, gene regulation, RNA biology, protein biochemistry, stem cells, bioinformatics, sequence analysis, mathematics, statistics, molecular evolution, or biophysics, and wish to work at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics or Freie Universität Berlin, this doctoral program is your ideal pathway!

• an above-average master's or comparable degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, mathematics, bioinformatics or any related areas, awarded by September 2027;
• some experience with computational or biological research;
• knowledge in biology or computation with a willingness to gain the other;
• cutting-edge research in biology and computation, with possible speciali z ations in genomic and molecular biology techniques as well as in algorithms, statistics and artificial intelligence for molecular genetics ;
• 3 yearsfunding to work on your doctoral project;
• a degree from the Freie Universität Berlin;
• a diverse community to exchange ideas with;
• a flexible and challenging curriculum of scientific courses and transferable skills;
• an international graduate program in one of Europe's most exciting cities;
• Long-listed candidates are invited for online interviews between the 15thand 18thof February 2027.
• Short-listed candidates are invited to Berlin for interviews between the 15thand 17thof March 2027.
• Successful candidates start their doctorate between May and November 2027.

• an above-average master's or comparable degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, mathematics, bioinformatics or any related areas, awarded by September 2027;
• some experience with computational or biological research;
• knowledge in biology or computation with a willingness to gain the other;
• cutting-edge research in biology and computation, with possible speciali z ations in genomic and molecular biology techniques as well as in algorithms, statistics and artificial intelligence for molecular genetics ;
• 3 yearsfunding to work on your doctoral project;
• a degree from the Freie Universität Berlin;
• a diverse community to exchange ideas with;
• a flexible and challenging curriculum of scientific courses and transferable skills;
• an international graduate program in one of Europe's most exciting cities;
• financial support to learn German.

Eligibility criteria

You have:

• an above-average master's or comparable degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, mathematics, bioinformatics or any related areas, awarded by September 2027;
• some experience with computational or biological research;
• knowledge in biology or computation with a willingness to gain the other;
• Long-listed candidates are invited for online interviews between the 15thand 18thof February 2027.
• Short-listed candidates are invited to Berlin for interviews between the 15thand 17thof March 2027.
• Successful candidates start their doctorate between May and November 2027.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute International Max Planck Research School for Biology and Computation C Country Germany City Berlin Postal Code 14195 Street Ihnestrasse 63-73 Geofield