About the position
The Max Planck School of Biomedical AI is a three-year interdisciplinary PhD programme at the meeting point of AI and the life sciences, with more than 30 participating research groups at universities and institutes across Germany.
Research falls into four connected areas: molecular and cellular systems, protein and molecule design, complex biological traits, and neural networks. Each student is matched to a project with a dual-supervision team.
Who can apply
- A master's degree, or current master's enrolment, in computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics or the life sciences. Work experience does not count as equivalent.
- A strong computational component in both your bachelor's and your master's studies.
- Evidence of English proficiency if you are not a native speaker; the school's FAQ gives the details.
What is offered
- A fully funded three-year PhD on an employment contract, starting in September 2027.
- Funding to attend one international scientific conference each year.
How to apply
- Apply only through the Max Planck Schools portal by 1 December 2026. Email applications are not accepted.
- Upload bachelor's and master's certificates and transcripts, a passport or ID copy, an academic CV, a motivation letter and up to three potential supervisors from the list of Fellows.
- Give two referees, whose recommendations are due by 10 December.
- Selection runs through screening (December to January), scientific interviews (January to March) and final matching (March to April).