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30 PhD jobs in Germany

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German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)
Heidelberg, Germany

PhD Positions in Cancer Research

Are you looking for excellent research opportunities for your PhD studies at the forefront of cancer research? The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) with its core site in Heidelberg invites international students holding a Master’s degree in (m...

Published 1 year ago
Closing on: 2025-12-15
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German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Cologne, Germany

Computer scientist, software engineer, physicist or similar (f/m/d)

Req ID:  899Place of work:  BremerhavenStarting date:  sofortCareer level:  Graduates, Experienced professionalsType of employment:  Full-time, Part timeDuration of contract:  Zunächst für drei Jahre befristetRemuneration: Remuneration is in accor...

Published 2 months ago
Engineer
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International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Quantum Dynamics and Control (QDC)
Dresden, Germany

Call for applications for Multiple PhD Positions at the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Quantum Dynamics and Control (QDC)

Call for applications forMultiple PhD Positionsat the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Quantum Dynamics and Control (QDC)in Dresden, Germany.We are looking for highly talented and motivated students from all around the world. T...

Published 1 month ago
Closing in: 2 days
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International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life (IMPRS-ML)
Munich, Germany

Upcoming PhD Positions at the International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life in Autumn 2025

The next application round will start in August 2025. Stay tuned!The International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life (IMPRS-ML) currently has an open call for fully funded PhD student positions in the areas of biochemistry, structur...

Published 9 months ago
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Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Upcoming fully-funded Doctoral Positions at the International Max Planck Research School for Epigenetics, Biophysics and Metabolism (IMPRS-EBM)

Thanks to all the academics who submitted their application!The application deadline has passed and the selection process started. More information for the new call-out will come up during the Fall 2025. Stay tuned!The International Max Planck Res...

Published 1 month ago
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CiM-IMPRS
Münster, Germany

16 PhD Positions in Münster (Germany): Imaging Cellular Processes and Disease

Joint PhD program of the University of Münster and theMax Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine16 PhD Positions in Münster (Germany): Imaging Cellular Processes and DiseaseThe joint CiM‑IMPRS graduate program of the International Max Planck R...

Published 1 month ago
Closing on: 2025-05-09
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Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA)
Cologne, Germany

Upcoming PhD positions at the CGA

Thanks to all the academics who submitted their application!The application deadline has passed and the selection process started. More information for the new call-out will come up during the Autumn 2025. Stay tuned!Call for applications for up t...

Published 10 months ago
PhD
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UPCYCLE
Several locations Piazza Leonardo da Vinci, 32 Milan, Italy
Kongresni trg 12 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Oude Markt 13 Leuven, Belgium
Av. del Alcalde de Móstoles, Madrid Móstoles, Spain
Viale del Policlinico, 155 Rome, Italy
Karolinenplatz 5 Darmstadt, Germany

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action UPCYCLE offers 15 PhD positions (2025-2028) in the area of the upcycling of hard-to-recycle biogenic waste

UPCYCLE is a MSCA Doctoral Network of 6 universities and 8 companies from 6 European countries funded by the European Commission. The scope of the project is to generate a cohort of 15 well-trained young researchers with a unique multi-disciplinar...

Published 3 weeks ago
Closing in: 2 days
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Saarland University
Saarbrücken, Germany

Multiple Positions at the Research Training Group 3082 “Engineering Covalent Bonds in Molecules and Materials (Ec=m2)”

The Research Training Group 3082 “Engineering Covalent Bonds in Molecules and Materials (Ec=m2)” is located at the Departments of Chemistry, Physics and Materials Science and Engineering of Saarland University and at the Leibniz-Institute for New ...

Published 1 week ago
Closing on: 2025-05-31
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International Max Planck Research School – Biological Intelligence (IMPRS-BI)
Martinsried, Germany

Upcoming doctoral (PhD) positions at the International Max Planck Research School - Biological Intelligence

© MPI for Biological Intelligence / M. WarnerThanks to all the academics who submitted their application! The application deadline has passed and the selection process started. More information for the new call-out will come up during Autumn 2025....

Published 5 months ago
Closing on: 2025-08-08
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European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)
Heidelberg, Germany

Upcoming Fully Funded PhD Positions in Life Sciences

Thanks to everyone who submitted their application! The application deadline has now passed, and the selection process started. More information about the next rounds of application will come during August 2025 and January 2026.Would you like to c...

Published 1 month ago
Closing on: 2026-01-26
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CS@max planck: The Max Planck Graduate Center for Computer and Information Science
Saarbrücken, Germany

Max Planck doctoral positions in computer and information science

Thanks to all the academics who submitted their application!The application deadline has passed and the selection process started. More information for the new call-out will come up during the Autumn 2025. Stay tuned!OverviewCS@max planck is a hig...

Published 3 months ago
Closing on: 2025-09-15
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University of Cologne
Cologne, Germany

Research fellow (f/m/x) - Area of probability theory Wiss2504-05 | Department of Mathematics and Computer Science | Division Mathematics

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Research fellow (f/m/x) - Area of probability theory Department of Mathematics and Computer Science | Division Mathematics We are one of the largest and ...

Published 2 weeks ago
Closing on: 2025-05-08
Researcher
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Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research
Stuttgart, Germany

Fully funded PhD positions (doctoral researcher) at Max Planck Graduate Center for Quantum Materials (f/m/d)

Thanks to all the academics who submitted their application!The application deadline has passed and the selection process started. More information for the new call-out will come up during this Autumn 2025. Stay tuned!Are you interested in working...

Published 4 months ago
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MQV & IMPRS Quantum Education Program
Munich, Germany

Upcoming PhD Positions MQV & Max Planck IMPRS Doctoral Fellowships in Quantum Science and Technology: Fall 2025 Open Call

Thanks to all the academics who submitted their application!The application deadline has passed and the selection process started. More information for the new call-out will come up later in January and the Autumn 2025. Stay tuned!The Internationa...

Published 3 months ago
Closing on: 2025-10-14
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Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Karlsruhe, Germany

Research associate / PhD candidate (f/m/d)

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) – The Research University in the Helmholtz Association creates and imparts knowledge for the society and the environment. It is our goal to make significant contributions to mastering the global challenges o...

Published 1 month ago
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Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Karlsruhe, Germany

PhD Position, research assistant (f/m/d) on solid-state elastocaloric cooling

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) – The Research University in the Helmholtz Association creates and imparts knowledge for the society and the environment. It is our goal to make significant contributions to mastering the global challenges o...

Published 2 months ago
Closing in: 2 days
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Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden (IPF)
Dresden, Germany

Doctoral Student (No: 049-25)

Join a dynamic research team focusing on drop impact and polymer dynamics. Ideal candidates have a background in hydrodynamics or polymer physics. Enjoy a family-friendly, international work environme

Published 6 days ago
Closing on: 2025-05-20
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Helmut Schmidt University
Hamburg, Germany

Research Assistant (m/f/d)

Join a dynamic team focused on hydrogen technology. Engage in research, teaching, and publication while enjoying flexible hours and professional development opportunities.

Published 3 days ago
Closing on: 2025-05-22
Research assistant
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University of Cologne
Cologne, Germany

2 doctoral students in computational quantum many-body physics (f/m/x) Wiss2504-04 | Institute for Theoretical Physics

2 doctoral students in computational quantum many-body physics (f/m/x) Institute for Theoretical Physics We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important em...

Published 1 week ago
Closing on: 2025-05-14
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International Max Planck Research School for Translational Psychiatry (IMPRS-TP)
Munich, Germany

Fully funded PhD Positions in Neuroscience and Translational Psychiatry, with a Residency/PhD track for medical doctors

Fully funded PhD Positions in Neuroscience and Translational Psychiatry, with a Residency/PhD track for medical doctorsWant to dive into molecular and neural complexities, collaborate across disciplines, and accelerate novel breakthroughs in neuro...

Published 3 months ago
Closing on: 2025-10-31
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Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Karlsruhe, Germany

Doctoral Candidate / Research Assistant (f/m/d) on Origami-inspired Microrobots for Biomedical Applications

75% part-timeThis research aims to develop origami-inspired microrobots for advanced biomedical applications, such as minimally invasive surgery, targeted drug delivery, and in-situ diagnostics. Drawing inspiration from the principles of origami a...

Published 2 weeks ago
Closing in: 2 days
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IMPRS for Molecular Organ Biology
Bad Nauheim, Germany

Upcoming PhD positions at the IMPRS for Molecular Organ Biology in Autumn 2025

Thanks to all the academics who submitted their application!The application deadline has passed and the selection process started. More information for the new call-out will come up during this Autumn 2025. Stay tuned!PhD Studies in the Heart of E...

Published 2 months ago
Closing on: 2025-11-06
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Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems
Magdeburg, Germany

Upcoming PhD positions in Process Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry and Systems Biology

Thanks to all the academics who submitted their application!The application deadline has passed and the selection process started. More information for the new call-out will come up during the Autumn 2025. Stay tuned!Be a part of this transformati...

Published 2 months ago
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Leibniz-Institut für Kristallzüchtung (IKZ)
Berlin, Germany

PhD student position (f/m/d) K 4/25

The Leibniz-Institut für Kristallzüchtung (IKZ) is a leading research institution in the field of science & technology as well as service & transfer of crystalline materials. Our goal is to enable solutions for pressing societal challenges (e.g. c...

Published 2 months ago
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University of Stuttgart
Stuttgart, Germany

10 PhD positions in the Research Training Group “EpiSignal - Crosstalk of epigenome chromatin modification networks and intracellular signaling pathways”

The EpiSignal RTG (www.grk3112.uni-stuttgart.de/) funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) studies the crosstalk of intracellular signaling pathways and chromatin modification networks. EpiSignal aims to increase the molecular understan...

Published 1 month ago
Closing on: 2025-05-18
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Paul-Ehrlich-Institut
Langen, Germany

Doctoral Student (m/f/d)

A job opening is available in the Research Group 2 "FOGR 2" at the next possible starting dateDoctoral Student (m/f/d)About the Paul-Ehrlich-InstitutWe are a federal scientific institution that is responsible for the testing and authorization of v...

Published 3 weeks ago
Closing on: 2025-07-07
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Leibniz-Institut für Kristallzüchtung (IKZ)
Berlin, Germany

PhD student position (f/m/d) K 3/25

The Leibniz-Institut für Kristallzüchtung (IKZ) is a leading research institution in the field of science & technology as well as service & transfer of crystalline materials. Our goal is to enable solutions for pressing societal challenges (e.g. c...

Published 2 months ago
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DESIRE
Several locations Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32 Milan, Italy
Avenue F.D. Roosevelt, 50 Brussels, Belgium
8-10 rue Joliot Curie Gif-sur-Yvette, France
Otto-Berndt-Straße 2 Darmstadt, Germany

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action DESIRE offers 15 PhD positions (2025-2028) in the area of renewable synthetic fuels for decarbonizing energy-intensive industries

About DESIREClimate change and energy security challenges demand a rapid transition from fossil-based energy production to sustainable alternatives. The European Green Deal and the REPowerEU Plan highlight the urgency of decarbonizing Energy-Inten...

Published 1 month ago
Closing in: 2 days
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Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU)
Erlangen, Germany

PhD position on Modelling Fragmentation in Large Scale DEM Simulations

Topic:Development of techniques for the physically correct handling of particle fragmentation in numerical DEM simulations of granular material.Motivation/Aim:During the past decade, Discrete Element Simulation (DEM) made great progress and is by ...

Published 2 months ago
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