Are you holding Master’s degree and looking for fully funded PhD positions? Max Planck Society, Germany invites online application for multiple funded PhD Programs / fully funded PhD positions in various research areas.
Candidates interested in fully funded PhD positions can check the details and may apply as soon as possible. Interested and eligible applicants may submit their online application for PhD programs via the University’s Online Application Portal.
1. Fully Funded PhD Position in Polymer Chemistry
Summary of PhD Program:
The Department of Biomolecular Systems (Director Prof. Dr. Peter H. Seeberger) at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces (MPICI) in Potsdam, Germany announces the position of a PhD (m/f/d) for Circular Polymer Chemistry. In the BMS department, Dr. Manuel Häußler’s group “Circular Chemical Concepts” (CCC) addresses the challenges of the transition from a linear to a circular use of carbon in chemistry. One focus is the development of fully circular materials based on polymers, starting from the conversion of raw materials to the processing of polymers and their application together with partners from industry.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
2. Fully Funded PhD Position in Cryo-ET studies of membrane trafficking
Summary of PhD Program:
The research group “Molecular Mechanisms of Membrane Trafficking” (Dr. Oleksiy Kovtun) at the City Campus invites applications for a position as PhD student (f/m/d) – Cryo-ET studies of membrane trafficking. We are looking to recruit up to two PhD students for exciting projects in cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) studies of membrane trafficking. We are a small international team based at Max-Planck-Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences in Göttingen, Germany. We aim to understand how molecular machines select cargo and drive the formation of transport carriers within the endosomal network. In this mission, we primarily rely on cryo-ET and subtomogram averaging to get detailed snapshots of reconstituted and endogenous molecular machines.
Application Deadline: 25.09.2023
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3. Fully Funded PhD Position in glycocalyx
Summary of PhD Program:
We are an independent research group at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light. Our research relies on a highly transdisciplinary approach, utilizing light to investigate and manipulate biological systems. We employ cutting-edge super-resolution methods such as dSTORM, DNA-PAINT, and iSCAT microscopy to unravel spatiotemporal dynamics of biomolecules at the nanometer and microsecond scales, complement our microscopy studies with biophysical investigations of cell mechanics, and develop photoactivatable therapeutic compounds for new strategies in light-based therapy.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
4. Fully Funded PhD Position in Quantum Materials
Summary of PhD Program:
The Max Planck Graduate Center for Quantum Materials (MPGC-QM) currently has an open call for multiple fully funded PhD student positions. Seven Max Planck Institutes (Berlin, Dresden, Erlangen, Hamburg, Halle and Stuttgart) – all of them world-leading institutions in their respective fields – bring together their expertise in the research on quantum materials and thus offer a truly unique graduate program in this intriguing research area.
Application Deadline: 9th December 2023
5. Fully Funded PhD Position in Archaeogenetics
Summary of PhD Program:
The position will be part of the Computational Pathogenomics Group led by Dr. Alexander Herbig, which focuses on genome evolution of human pathogens. In a DFG funded collaborative research project with the department of Prof. Dr. Christian Kost (University of Osnabrück), we aim at exploring the eco-evolutionary causes and genomic consequences of synergistic coevolution. A major challenge in evolutionary biology is to understand how interactions between different organisms shape the process of coevolution. While this issue is well-understood for antagonistic interactions, such as between parasites and their hosts, our knowledge on synergistic coevolution is rather poorly developed.
Application Deadline: September 30, 2023
6. Fully Funded PhD Position in Molecules of Life
Summary of PhD Program:
The International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life (IMPRS-ML) offers fully funded PhD student positions (m/f/d) in the areas of biochemistry, structural biology, biophysics, cell biology, systems biology, and computational biology. We are looking for outstanding graduates from all over the world to join our network of passionate young scientists in Munich.
Application Deadline: 25.10.2023
7. Fully Funded PhD Position in organometallic chemistry
Summary of PhD Program:
The research focuses on adaptive catalysts, which have the ability to adjust their reactivity and selectivity in response to changes in reaction conditions. This allows for the exploration of alternative reaction pathways and control over chemical bond activation processes. Developing such catalysts is crucial for addressing challenges related to resource efficiency and environmentally friendly processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing adaptive catalytic systems that can precisely modify and manipulate molecular structures in small molecules relevant to energy research. These reactions involve transferring an atom or group from a source molecule to a target molecule, resulting in the creation of new compounds with altered properties.
Application Deadline: September 30, 2023
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8. Fully Funded PhD Position in Neuroscience and Translational Psychiatry
Summary of PhD Program:
The International Max Planck Research School for Translational Psychiatry (IMPRS-TP) offers fully funded PhD positions in molecular, cellular, and systemic neuroscience and 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 in animal models to neuroimaging and computational approaches.
Application Deadline: November 7, 2023
9. Fully Funded PhD Position in Biochemistry
Summary of PhD Program:
Our laboratory aims to reconstitute the initiation of autophagy using purified proteins. Autophagy is a process of regulated degradation that has been proven to play a wide range of roles in cellular housekeeping, including removal of damaged or unneeded organelles, intracellular pathogens, and protein aggregates. It is an essential biological pathway that promotes organismal health, longevity and helps combat cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
10. 12 Fully Funded PhD Position in Ageing Research
Summary of PhD Program:
The Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA) in Germany is a joint venture of the University of Cologne Excellence Cluster on Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD), the University Hospital Cologne, the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing and the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research. Cologne has emerged as a leading global research cluster with a stellar constellation of institutes and scientists dedicated to ageing research in Life Sciences.
We offer up to 12 fully funded PhD positions to highly motivated and talented researchers. The structured Ph.D. training programme within a cutting-edge research environment will start on an individual basis between July 1 and October 1, 2024. The initial contract is limited to three years. Payment is based on the German TV-L E13 scale, 65% if terms and conditions under collective bargaining law are fulfilled or on an equivalently remunerated Ph.D. support contract of the Max Planck Society.
Application Deadline: Aug 15 – Nov 6, 2023
11. Fully Funded PhD Position in Fluid Physics
Summary of PhD Program:
The PhD student will work on the evaporating droplet set-up, aiming to study the self-assembly of biomolecules under evaporation of microliter sized droplets. A series of wet-dry cycles with applying external stimuli such as light, heat and magnetic field will be used to understand the effect of environmental factors on the biomolecule self-assembly. The project is mostly experimental work which requires hand-on skills in microscopy and image analysis. An engineering mindset would be highly advantageous.
Application Deadline: September 20th 2023
12. Fully Funded PhD Position in Molecular Pattern Mining and Learning
Summary of PhD Program:
The “Molecular Pattern Mining and Learning” project group led by Dr. Carlos Oliver in the Machine Learning and Systems Biology department headed by Prof. Dr. Karsten Borgwardt is looking to recruit a PhD student (m/f/d). We’re actively recruiting ambitious early-career scientists to take part in cross-disciplinary projects in graph data mining, deep learning, and algorithmics related to biomolecular data. We are looking for candidates who enjoy working in a dynamic international environment and are passionate about solving fundamental problems in machine learning and computational biology.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2023
13. Fully Funded PhD Position in Thin Films
Summary of PhD Program:
The activities of the Thin Films Group are focused on studies where well-characterized crystalline model catalysts are employed for catalytic studies. Structure-reactivity relationships and their fundamental understanding are a central topic. Thus, it is important to know the structure of the catalysts in detail and SAS will be one of the characterization methods. A zoo of other methods is available at the Fritz Haber Institute to support the structure determination and to do catalytic reaction studies, partly under operando conditions.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
14. Fully Funded PhD Position in Machine learning and systems biology
Summary of PhD Program:
The Department of Machine Learning and Systems Biology headed by director Prof. Dr. Karsten Borgwardt is seeking a PhD student (m/f/d). Scientists in the Department of Machine Learning and Systems Biology develop and apply novel machine learning algorithms to detect patterns and statistical dependencies in large datasets from biology and medicine. Machine learning on graphs, machine learning in medicine and machine learning in protein research are current and future foci of the department. We seek a highly motivated doctoral student (m/f/d) to join an enthusiastic and collaborative team in an outstanding scientific environment.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2023
15. Fully Funded PhD Position in Physics
Summary of PhD Program:
PhD Position in “Novel Phase Extraction Algorithms for Laser Interferometric Inertial Sensors based on Deep Frequency Modulation Interferometry” We, the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) in Hanover, Germany, are looking for a Ph.D. student (m/f/d) in physics or a closely related field to continue our work on compact optical readout systems for laser interferometric experiments in gravitational physics.
Application Deadline: September 30, 2023
16. Fully Funded PhD Position in Multi-omics
Summary of PhD Program:
We study the fascinating ability of planarian flatworms to regenerate whole animals from tiny pieces of tissue. We have pioneered high quality planarian genome sequencing / assembly and established functional genomics techniques that provide new avenues for investigating the gene regulatory basis of regeneration. We are an interdisciplinary department encompassing bioinformatics, cell biology, taxonomy and high throughput screening, and we believe in cross-project and cross-disciplinary collaboration. We are a truly international department. Our working language is English.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
17. Fully Funded PhD Position in Condensed Matter Science
Summary of PhD Program:
The IMPRS-CMS, established at the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research in corporation with the University of Stuttgart, offers you a unique opportunity to join one of our internationally renowned Research Groups for a doctoral study. We combine an exceptionally broad and interdisciplinary spectrum of expertise in fundamental research on condensed matter, ranging from topics such as Quantum Materials / Electronic Structure & Quantum Many-Body Theory / Nanoscience / Solid State Spectroscopy / Solid State Ionics & Batteries / Bioinspired Materials / Quantum Electronics / Organic Electronics / Ultra-Cold Atomic Gases /…
Application Deadline: September 30, 2023
18. Fully Funded PhD Position in catalysis
Summary of PhD Program:
The Weidenthaler group is specialized in operando and in situ crystallographic experiments of catalysts tested for energy-relevant applications. Our new team member will focus on the in situ/operando investigation of inorganic solid-state catalysts for ammonia applications. The operando experiments will be implemented in our laboratories and at large research facilities (synchrotron and neutron sources). X-ray powder diffraction, X-ray absorption and scattering techniques as well as surface sensitive methods will be applied to study bulk structures as well as the local structures of catalysts, catalyst supports and their interfaces under reaction conditions. Communication of research results in the department, in journal articles and by oral presentations at confernces is expected.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
19. Fully Funded PhD Position in Neural Information Flow
Summary of PhD Program:
The Max Planck Institute for Neurobiology of Behaviour – caesar (MPINB) is a neuroethology institute located in Bonn that studies how the collective activity of the vast numbers of interconnected neurons in the brain gives rise to the plethora of animal behaviors. Our research spans a large range of scales from the nano-scale imaging of brain circuitry, to large-scale functional imaging of brain circuitry during behavior, to the quantification of natural animal behaviors. The Research Group „Neural Information Flow“ is doing research on the general principles of signal compression, attention and context-dependency in neural systems. To do this we concentrate on the foraging behavior of the roundworm C. elegans. To support our research we are looking for a PhD Student (m/f/d) – Neural Information Flow to join us as soon as possible.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
20. Fully Funded PhD Position in Solar System Science
Summary of PhD Program:
The Solar System School is open to students from all countries and offers an international three-year PhD program in an exceptional research environment with state-of-the-art facilities on the Göttingen Campus. Successful applicants (m/f/d9 will be offered a three-year doctoral support contract with remuneration dependent on TVöD (65% E13) according to the German public salary scale, as well as postdoc wrap-up funding. The language of the structured graduate program is English, with complimentary German language courses offered (optional). The program includes an inspiring curriculum of scientific lectures and seminars as well as advanced training workshops and provides relocation costs and travel funds to attend international conferences.
Application Deadline: 10 October 2023
21. Fully Funded PhD Position in Machine Learning
Summary of PhD Program:
The PhD student will be part of a collaborative interdisciplinary project within the Cluster of Excellence “Unifying Systems in Catalysis” with the focus on CO2 reduction. In this joint project, our collaborators will develop so-called first principles kinetic Monte Carlo (1p-kMC) model for the activity of a catalysts. While these kind of models are the physically most sound description of activity, they suffer from the rather low accuracy of state-of-art electronic structure simulations, employed to determine the kinetic parameters. The purpose of the PhD project is to develop of Bayesian approaches to post-correct 1p-kMC models on basis of experimental kinetic data from our collaborators.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
22. Fully Funded PhD Position in electrolytes
Summary of PhD Program:
We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student or Postdoc (m/f/d) in the field of high-throughput automated syntheses of Li/Na sulfide solid electrolytes. High performance solid electrolytes are at the heart of future energy storage systems like all solid-state batteries (ASSB). Modern lithium ion batteries employ liquid or gel electrolytes, which pose a safety risk when the battery is damaged. Utilizing solid electrolytes promises improved safety and stability, as well as higher energy density, performance and cycle life of ASSBs. The development of high performance solid electrolytes is therefore a key step towards more efficient and sustainable energy storage solutions.
Application Deadline: 15 September 2023
23. Fully Funded PhD Position in chemistry
Summary of PhD Program:
The Department of Interface Science headed by Prof. Beatriz Roldán Cuenya at the Fritz Haber Institute carries out cutting-edge research on advanced functional materials with applications in heterogeneous catalysis, energy conversion and electrochemistry. By combining unique synthesis methods, state-of-the art tools for operando experimental characterization and advanced approaches to data analysis, atomistic details of thermal catalysis and electrocatalytic reactions at gas/solid and liquid/solid interfaces are revealed. In particular, structure-reactivity correlations on nanostructured materials can be established, paving the way for the rational design of novel catalytic materials.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
24. 02 Fully Funded PhD Position in Global Multiplicity
Summary of PhD Program:
Our newly founded International Max Planck Research School “Global Multiplicity: A Social Anthropology for the Now”, a cooperation between the Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology, Leipzig University, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, and FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, is offering two PhD student positions (m/f/d). Engaging with multiplicity is essential for understanding 21st-century social worlds, which are invariably constituted through the interaction of multiple social realities, lifeworlds, world views, approaches to future-making, and forms of knowledge (making). All the major problems that the world faces today have multiple dimensions, intersect with other problems, and have to be addressed through multifaceted measures, thus necessitating the development of appropriate conceptual tools