PhD Positions in the IMPRS for Molecular Plant Science (m/f/d)

Max-Planck-Institute for Molecular Plant Science; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institute in Germany is offering 5 fully funded doctoral positions in plant science. Successful candidates will engage in cutting-edge research with state-of-the-art facilities and interdisciplinary training. Applicants must have a strong academic background and an MSc or equivalent degree. The programme values diversity and encourages applications from all nationalities. Positions are open until 10 January 2026. For more details, visit the organization's website or contact via email.

Leistungen

Fully funded positions including health insurance and social benefits

State-of-the-art research facilities

International working environment with English as the working language

Qualifikationen

• Highly qualified and motivated student for fundamental questions in plant biology.
• Strong academic track record required.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research on plant biology using experimental and/or computational approaches.

Ausbildung

MSc or equivalent degree in a field related to research

Jobbeschreibung

The International Max Planck Research School for Molecular Plant Science
(IMPRS MolPlant) is a doctoral programme in plant science at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology and the University of Potsdam. We are located close to Berlin, the multicultural capital of Germany.

We are inviting applications for

5 Doctoral Positions

Doctoral candidates and their research projects will start in second half of 2026, between June and December.

Our research

Plants and their seeds are vital for human nutrition. We conduct curiosity-driven, basic research on genetic, molecular, cellular, metabolic and physiological processes of plant growth, development, reproduction and interaction with other organisms. In a plant’s life, interactions occur at multiple levels: among others, between its plastids and the nuclear genome, between cells in one organ, between its roots and above-ground organs, with related plant species and their genomes, with microbes and other biota, and with abiotic environmental factors. We seek to understand how plants perceive and integrate the multitude of endogenous and exogenous signals they receive to ensure their health, survival, biomass acquisition and seed formation. We work with various plant and algal species, and follow an interdisciplinary approach, combining molecular biology, genetics, epigenetics, metabolomics, biochemistry, structural biology, biophysics and microscopy with bioinformatics and modelling.

Our offer

We offer excellent, state-of-the-art research facilities and interdisciplinary training in an international environment, with English as working language. Our doctoral researchers are supervised by our IMPRS faculty, and pursue research projects in their groups. They receive further guidance from an advisory committee. Positions are fully funded for 3 years, with possibility of extension, and include health insurance and social benefits.

Your profile

You are a highly qualified and motivated student who would like to tackle fundamental questions in plant biology using experimental and/or computational approaches. You have a strong academic
track record and hold or are about to obtain an MSc or equivalent degree in a field related to our research. We value diversity and welcome applications from students of all nationalities.

Your application

Find details about the IMPRS, our research, and our online application procedure at: https://www.mpimp-golm.mpg.de/IMPRS-PhD

Closing date for applications: 10 January 2026, 23:59 CET.

Contact: [e-mail]