IMPRS Plant Biology: 7 Fully Funded PhD Positions in Cologne, Germany

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) on Interdisciplinary Plant Biology is offering 7 fully funded IMPRS PhD positions in computational and experimental plant sciences in Cologne, Germany. The application deadline is 5 January 2027.

IMPRS PhD Positions: Job Details

Organization: International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) on Interdisciplinary Plant Biology, run by the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research and the University of Cologne

Position: 7 fully funded PhD positions in computational and experimental plant sciences

Location: Cologne, Germany

Contract: Max Planck doctoral contract (TVoD 13, 65%)

Duration: Funded for three years with possible extension

Start Date: Between summer and 1 October 2027

Application Deadline: 5 January 2027

Job Description

These plant biology PhD positions involve more than 30 research groups studying regulatory networks behind traits such as reproductive development, organ growth, innate immunity and microbiome effects on plants, using genetics and genomics, structural biochemistry, advanced imaging and computational and mathematical modelling.

Eligibility for Plant Biology PhD Positions

  • Applicants of any nationality who hold or expect to hold a master’s degree in a related subject
  • Strong academic and research record
  • Fluent English

Additional Information

Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed on 15-19 March 2027.

How to Apply

For these IMPRS doctoral opportunities, apply online by 5 January 2027 via the IMPRS graduate school portal (gradschool.mpipz.mpg.de).

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Apply online by 5 January 2027 via the IMPRS graduate school portal (gradschool.mpipz.mpg.de).