Upcoming Fully Funded PhD Positions in Life Sciences

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We welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds, such as in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering and Molecular Medicine. Applicants must hold, or anticipate receiving before starting at EMBL, a university degree that would formally qualify them to enter a PhD or equivalent programme in the country where the degree was obtained.

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EMBL provides PhD students with a starting platform for a successful career in science by fostering early independence and interdisciplinary research. The enriching encounter of different nationalities, the friendly and collaborative atmosphere, and the passion for science is what unites EMBL’s diverse staff and provides an ideal setting to forge long-lasting connections and make studying at EMBL a formative experience. Our PhD positions are fully funded and offer broad health care and pension benefits.

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Job details

Title: Upcoming Fully Funded PhD Positions in Life Sciences

Employer: European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)

Location: Meyerhofstraße 1 Heidelberg, Germany

Published: 2026-03-09

Application deadline: 2027-01-25 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)

Job type: PhD