Job Offer from December 03, 2025
We are excited to invite applicants with a strong interest for interdisciplinary research in modern microbiology to apply for fully funded PhD positions at the International Max Planck Research School Principles of Microbial Life.
Applicants (m/f/d) should hold an MSc degree or equivalent in biology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, bioinformatics, chemistry, chemical biology, physics, biophysics or another relevant field.
The International Max Planck Research School Principles of Microbial Life is a joint initiative of the University of Marburg, the Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology and the Center for Synthetic Microbiology. More than 30 research group leaders participate in the program and cover research in
Cellular organization & architecture, Microbial communities & host-microbe interactions, Natural products & chemical biology, Physical biology, Physiology & metabolism, Signal transduction & information processing, Systems & synthetic biology
We offer
- A research project in a vibrant, international research community
- Mentoring by world-class scientists through a thesis advisory committee
- Access to state-of-the-art research facilities
- Structured interdisciplinary training program which includes lectures, seminars, scientific and transferable skill workshops, attendance to retreats and conferences
- Salary based on the collective agreement for the civil service in Germany (TVöD), which includes health and social insurance coverage
- Assistance service for international researchers.
Deadline for applying is January 31, 2026. Apply directly via the online application system.
Accepted candidates can start their PhD projects already in the summer of 2026. The PhD program starts in October 2026.
Contact
Email: imprs@mpi-marburg.mpg.de
X/Twitter: @IMPRS_Mic
Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology
Karl-von-Frisch-Str. 10
35043 Marburg
Germany
Phone: +49 6421 178 905