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PhD opportunities: Germany

Compare 4 doctoral research opportunities connected with Germany, including project summaries, funding and application deadlines.

Biochemistry

PhD candidate (f/m/x) - Interphase between epigenetics and cellular metabolism

Helmholtz Zentrum Munich

About the Project At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.

Location: Munich, Germany, Germany
Deadline: 13 October 2026
Funding: Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Artificial Intelligence

Ph.D. Position in Computer Science (Wearable Intelligence & Data Fusion)

Constructor Knowledge Labs

About the Project About the Position The research group of Dr. Sari Sadiya at Constructor Knowledge Labs (CKL) , in collaboration with Constructor University (CU) and Constructor Technology (CT) , invites applicants for Ph.D. student positions in Computer Science with a focus on wearable intelligence, multimodal data fusion, and edge AI .

Location: Bremen, Germany, Germany
Deadline: 14 October 2026
Funding: Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Developmental Biology

Ph.D. Position in RNA/Protein Biochemistry and Molecular Biology to study Genetic Compensation

Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research

About the Project A highly motivated candidate is invited to join new projects to address fundamental questions in Genetic Compensation and Transcriptional Adaptation at the Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research in Bad Nauheim (near Frankfurt, Germany), Department of Developmental Genetics (Stainier lab). We have recently discovered a new form of genetic compensation that we have termed transcriptional adaptation.

Location: München, Germany, Germany
Deadline: Year-round applications
Funding: Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Computer Vision

PhD Position (f/m/div) in Computer Vision - WeGaze: Large-Space Gaze Analysis via Multi-camera System for Social Interactions

The Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI‑IS)

About the Project The Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI‑IS) conducts research to advance intelligent systems that perceive, learn, and interact. Through fundamental research across computational, physical, and social dimensions, we shape artificial intelligence and robotics to advance knowledge and benefit society.

Location: Tubingen, Germany, Germany
Deadline: Year-round applications
Funding: Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)