One of the world’s most prestigious research organizations, the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences, is now welcoming applications from international candidates for a fully funded PhD position in the research group Molecular Mechanisms of Membrane Trafficking, led by Dr. Oleksiy Kovtun. This unique opportunity places students at the forefront of cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) research, unraveling the secrets of membrane trafficking in cells.
What’s on Offer?
Successful PhD candidates will receive a fully funded 3-year position with a potential extension. The funding aligns with Germany’s public service wage agreement (TVöD Bund), offering not only a competitive salary but also a generous benefits package:
- Full training in cryo-electron microscopy and image analysis
- Interdisciplinary research: combining wet lab and dry lab work
- Access to family-friendly facilities: on-campus kindergarten, parent-child offices, and vacation care
- Health and wellness perks: free yoga, fitness rooms, and a “moving break” program
- Subsidized cafeteria meals and espresso bar
- Language and professional development courses
- Enrollment in a prestigious PhD program via the Graduate Center for Neurosciences, Biophysics, and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB) in collaboration with the University of Göttingen.
Where is This Opportunity Offered?
City Campus, Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences, Göttingen, Germany — a global hub for scientific discovery and innovation with over 1,000 researchers from more than 50 nations.
Who Can Apply?
To be considered for this elite program, applicants must:
- Hold a Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in molecular biology, structural biology, cell biology, computer science, image analysis, or related fields
- Have conducted a minimum six-month research project as part of their degree
- Demonstrate strong written and spoken English communication skills
- Show high levels of motivation, team spirit, and career ambition
- Preference is given to candidates with prior hands-on experience in cryo-EM, scripting, molecular imaging, or structural analysis.
Apply Now: https://www.mpinat.mpg.de/21-25.
Application Timeline
The last date to apply for the PhD student position (Job Ref: 21-25) at the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences is 24 August 2025.
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