IMPRS-GS: Overview of PhD opportunities in 2026

Welcome! This page introduces the Principal Investigators (PIs) currently recruiting PhD students for the IMPRS-GS program. We are pleased to offer fully funded positions starting in early summer or fall 2027.
Application Deadline: January 15, 2027.
Ready to apply? Please use our our application tool. You can find more detailed information by clicking on the projects or faculty members listed below. To increase your chances of success, we recommend carefully matching your experience to the project requirements. While you may choose up to five PIs, focusing on a few that truly fit your research passions often leads to a stronger application.

Requirement: Experience Skills in Bioinformatics, Programming, Statistics and in Machine Learning techniques, Translational Research

Requirement: skills in stem cell culture, CRISPR/Cas9 and/or omics approaches

Requirement: Skills in Bioinformatics and interest in Evolution, Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Plant Biology

Requirement: Skills in Functional Genomics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or Bioinformatics

Requirement: Enthusiasm to work in a team and learn new techniques in structural biology.

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Requirement: Skills in Functional Genomics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or Bioinformatics

Requirement: Solid cell/molecular biology skillset and/or experience with NGS data analysis; experience with chromatin biology and genomics will be considered a plus.

Requirement: Skills in bioinformatics, cell biology or genetics

Requirement: Desired skills: Cellular Methodology: Basic skills in cell culture, multicolor flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, and related tumor immunological methods. Essential: Proficiency in MultiOmics techniques, including scRNA-seq, bulk RNA-seq, ATAC/ChIP-seq. Experience with Microc/Hi-C is a plus. Essential: A strong foundation in bioinformatics analysis and multiOmics data processing.

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