PhD Positions in Life Sciences: Research Excellence and Mentoring in Structured Program

TUD Dresden University of Technology; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join TUD Dresden's prestigious DIGS-ILS and pursue a fully funded PhD in life sciences with no tuition fees. Collaborate with renowned research institutions, access cutting-edge technology, and benefit from comprehensive support and personalized mentoring. Applications open for ambitious candidates keen to tackle critical challenges in biomedicine, biophysics, and related fields.

Leistungen

Paid PhD positions

Access to high-end technology and shared facilities

Competitive awards

Excellent support for international students

Structured training program

Expert thesis supervision

Qualifikationen

• Excellent academic record and previous research experience.
• High commitment to scientific research.
• Distinctive proficiency in relevant scientific subjects.

Aufgaben

• Conduct demanding research projects in interdisciplinary life sciences.
• Engage in collaboration across multiple research groups.
• Participate in a competitive application process for nearly 100 research groups.

Kenntnisse

Research experience

Commitment to scientific research

Textbook knowledge in relevant disciplines

Proficiency in English

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in life sciences or related fields

Jobbeschreibung

Dresden International Graduate School for Interdisciplinary Life Sciences

Organisation/Company TUD Dresden University of Technology Department Dresden International Graduate School for Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Biological sciences » Biological engineering Biological sciences » Other Physics » Biophysics Chemistry » Biochemistry Chemistry » Molecular chemistry Engineering » Biomaterial engineering Engineering » Biomedical engineering Neurosciences » Neurobiology Neurosciences » Neurophysiology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 28 Oct 2025 - 23:45 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Not Applicable 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

Fully funded positions, no tuition fees!
Call opens: 18 August 2025
Call closes: 28 October 2025
Admission panel video interviews for eligible applicants: 8–12 December 2025
Interview week in Dresden for shortlisted candidates: 3–6 February 2026
Start date: between 1 April and 1 October 2026

Take Your Research Further with a Fully Funded PhD at DIGS-ILS

Looking for an exciting PhD opportunity in life sciences? Join the Dresden International Graduate School for Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (DIGS-ILS) at TUD Dresden University of Technology and push the boundaries of cutting-edge research in an inspiring environment! We offer fully funded PhD positions with no tuition fees.

Why Choose DIGS-ILS?

Paid PhD positions – Focus on your research, not your finances.
A thriving scientific community – Collaborate across the BIOPOLIS DRESDEN campus, including university institutes, Max Planck institutes, and the university hospital.
State-of-the-art technology at your fingertips – Gain access to high-end microscopes and other advanced equipment through shared central facilities, making cutting-edge research possible without individual labs needing to fund expensive instruments.
Comprehensive support – Benefit from personalized mentoring, interdisciplinary training programs, and career-boosting networking events, including collaborations with our partner program IMPRS-CellDevoSys.

What We’re Looking For

We seek bold, driven, and creative PhD candidates ready to tackle the toughest questions in:
Biomedicine & Regenerative Biology
Molecular, Cell & Developmental Biology
Biophysics & Quantitative Biology
️ Bioengineering & Biomaterials

If you hold a Master’s (or equivalent) in life sciences, natural sciences, computer science, medicine, physics, engineering, or related fields, apply to be part of our international, interdisciplinary research community.

How to Apply

We recruit twice a year in a highly competitive process. Successful candidates join one of our nearly 100 research groups, working at the forefront of life sciences. Explore available research groups and application details at www.digs-ils.phd/phd .

Not seeing the perfect match? Apply anyway! New opportunities arise throughout the year.

Be part of an innovative, collaborative, and dynamic research environment at DIGS-ILS. Start your PhD journey with us today!

You hold (or anticipate to receive before taking up the PhD thesis work) a Master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Biomedicine (incl. Medicine), Physics/Biophysics, Bioengineering, Biomaterials, Mathematics, or Computer Science

Specific Requirements

• You have a truly excellent academic record and previous research experience.
• You are highly committed to scientific research and you have the potential and eagerness to conduct demanding research projects.
• You have a distinctive proficiency in textbook knowledge of the relevant scientific disciplines.
• You are proficient in the English language. Provision of TOEFL or IELTS results and GRE examination results is strongly recommended but not mandatory.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information

• paid positions
• expert thesis supervision and guidance
• structured training program
• full access to dedicated facilites and services
• Ambitious student-driven activities
• Competitive awards
• Excellent support for international students (visa, insurance, house hunting …)