PhD Position at BioNTech, Germany | Bioinformatics | Apply Now
A rare chance has emerged for aspiring scientists to join the BioNTech PhD Program, ATLAS. This opportunity is located in Mainz, Germany, and is open to candidates with a Master’s degree in relevant fields. Applications are invited until 11 October 2026.
- Position: PhD Candidate (ATLAS PhD Program) — Bioinformatics and Translational Medicine
- Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
About The Company
BioNTech SE is a biotechnology company based in Mainz, Germany, specializing in the development of personalized immunotherapies for cancer and infectious diseases. The organization is renowned for its innovative research and development in the field of translational medicine, working closely with TRON (Translationale Onkologie an der Universitätsmedizin der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz). Together, they focus on training the next generation of scientists through their joint PhD program.
BioNTech invites highly motivated candidates with a strong interest in bioinformatics to join the ATLAS PhD Program. The successful applicant will be based at TRON in Mainz and will become part of the vibrant scientific community at BioNTech and TRON.
The BioNTech PhD Program, ATLAS (Talent Academy for TransLAtional Science), guides and supports PhD students to conduct excellent research projects and offers comprehensive training in cutting-edge technologies and professional skills. The scientific training within the program has a strong focus on “the art of translation”, i.e., turning basic scientific discoveries into applications.
The program offers the opportunity to work on an innovative research project focused on translational science in the field of medicine. As an ATLAS PhD student, candidates will join a community of world-class scientists working on diverse topics such as:
- Immunotherapy of cancer, infectious diseases & autoimmunity
- Cardiovascular, ageing & regenerative biomedicine
- RNA biochemistry
- Protein engineering
- Bioinformatics & systems biology
- Biomarker research
- Antimicrobial therapies
BioNTech PhD Program Eligibility Criteria:
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in biology, biochemistry, life science or related fields
- Motivation and passion for science
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an international, multi-disciplinary team
- Professional proficiency in both written and spoken English
- Fully funded international PhD at TRON/BioNTech (junior entry; not postdoc/faculty)
What The Company Offers:
- A highly collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment at the interface between academia and pharmaceutical applications
- A doctoral degree awarded by a partnering university (e.g., Mainz University)
- Dedicated supervision by leaders in their fields with a strong publication record
- Cutting-edge technologies and in-house services to support research
- Extensive curriculum for scientific, technical and professional skills
- An active and engaging scientific and PhD community
- Excellent working conditions: Fully funded PhD position at TRON
- Family-friendliness and an open and inclusive culture
- An international environment with English as the working language
BioNTech and TRON do not tolerate discrimination, favoritism, or harassment based on gender, political opinion, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or social origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, physical appearance, health status or any other aspect of personal status. They are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Application Deadline: 11 October 2026
Online Interviews: 17 November 2026 to 25 November 2026
On-site Interviews: December 2026 in Mainz
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply now for the BioNTech PhD Program in Mainz, Germany, and submit their application documents using the online form. All mandatory documents (CV, letter of motivation, official degree certificate and/or transcript of record of the master’s degree, official information on the grading system of the home university) must be combined into one PDF file and uploaded in the field “*Resume/ CV” via the application portal. Additional documents (e.g., reference letters, etc.) should also be combined into one PDF file and uploaded in the field “Additional documents” via the application form. For the field “expected annual remuneration package,” please fill in “not applicable” since all PhD students will receive a fixed salary and benefits. Candidates must agree that both BioNTech and TRON can access their data; otherwise, their application will not be further evaluated.
