IMPRS-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.

Requirement: Skills in Plant Cell and Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics Techniques

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 Bioinformatics and interest in Evolution, Microbiology and Plant Biology

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

Requirement: Skills in Pprotein Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Molecular Biology

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

Requirement: Solid programming skills in python, knowledge of the foundations of machine learning, particularly deep learning, solid knowledge of biology (knowledge of the biology of cancer would be advantageous)

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

Requirement: Skills in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics or Bioinformatics

Requirement: bioinformatic and statistical skills: population genetics/genomics, quantitative genetics, RNAseq, ATACseq, integration of multi-omics data; willingness to get involved in data generation (wet lab) is a plus

Requirement: skills in

Requirement: Good programming skills on real-world projects, analytical thinking, interest in statistics and/or bioinformatics would be a big plus