Requirement: Experience Skills in Bioinformatics, Programming, Statistics and in Machine Learning techniques, Translational Research Requirement: Skills in Molecular Biology and NGS Data analysis, Requirement: skills in stem cell culture, CRISPR/Cas9 and/or omics approaches Requirement: Skills in Functional Genomics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or Bioinformatics Requirement: Enthusiasm to work in a team and learn new techniques in structural biology. Requirement: Passion for cutting-edge research, foundational skills in microscopy and computational biology, and an eagerness to tackle complex problems with image analysis and multi-omics integration. Experience with bioinformatics, statistical analysis, or Biopython programming is a plus. Requirement: Solid programming skills in python, knowledge of the foundations of machine learning, particularly deep learn-
ing, solid knowledge of biology (knowledge of the biology of cancer would be advantageous) Requirement: pluripotency, stem cells, primordial germ cells, transcription, epigenetics Requirement: Skills in Functional Genomics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or Bioinformatics Requirement: Computational modelling Requirement: Skills in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics or Bioinformatics Requirement: Skills in Molecular and Cell Biology, Data Analysis Requirement: Skills in bioinformatics, cell biology or genetics Requirement: Good programming skills on real-world projects, analytical thinking, interest in statistics and/or bioinformatics would be a big plus Requirement: Project 1: Skills in molecular biology, ideally with bacteriaIMPRS-GS: Overview of PhD opportunities in 2026
This page provides an overview of the Principal Investigators (PIs) offering PhD positions through the IMPRS-GS program. Projects available through the Research Training Group GönomiX are described on a separate website: GönomiX.
The IMPRS-GS program is offering fully funded PhD positions starting in 2026 (early summer or fall). To apply, please use the application tool found here.
Application Deadline: January 14, 2026.
Click on a project or faculty member below for more detailed information. Please read carefully to determine whether your experience aligns with the project's requirements. You can choose up to 5 PIs, but be prepared to clearly explain your choices in your application.
Tim Beissbarth - Michael Altenbuchinger
University Medical School -
Medical BioinformaticsBioinformatic research in precise medicine
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Gregor Bucher
University of Göttingen -
Dept. of Developmental BiologyPushing the limits of RNAi for pest control
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Lukas Cyganek
University Medical School - Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology
Stem Cell Unit / Cardiology and PneumologyDisease modeling and testing of personalized therapies in human iPSCs
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Christian Dienemann
Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences -
Department of Molecular BiologyStructural biology and in vitro systems
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Niels Fischer
Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences -
Project Group Molecular Machines in Motion, Department of Physical BiochemistryMolecular mechanisms of translation regulation in health and disease
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Eugenio Fornasiero
University Medical School -
Department of Neuro-sensory PhysiologyUnraveling the complexity of the human brain in physiology and disease by combining high-throughput imaging and analysis of iPSC-derived neurons
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Kerstin Lenhof
University Medical School -
Medical BioinformaticsSenDoCo: Dose-specific Drug Combination Sensitivity Prediction
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Ufuk Günesdogan
Goettingen University -
Developmental BiologyTranscriptional control and epigenetic programming during primate primordial germ cell development
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Michael Lidschreiber - Kristina Zumer
Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences -
Department of Molecular BiologyGenome transcription and regulation
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Juliane Liepe
Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry -
Research Group Quantitative and Systems BiologyQuantitative and Systems Biology
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Marieke Oudelaar
Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences -
Lise Meitner Group Genome Organization and RegulationGene regulation and genome organization
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Jochen Rink
Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry -
Department of Tissue Dynamics and RegenerationThe gene regulatory dimension of planarian regeneration
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Melina Schuh
Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences -
Dept. of MeiosisUnraveling the mysteries of Ovarian development and infertility
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Johannes Söding
Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences -
joint project of different groupsModern methods for large-scale protein and RNA structure and function analysis
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Jörg Stülke
Goettingen University -
Institute of MicrobiologyP1: The essence of life – contributions of so far unknown proteins
P2: Data integration in the era of artificial intelligence
2 Projects description
Project 2: Skills in bioinformatics, programming