PhD Positions M F D In Biomedical Research

The Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association aims to transform tomorrow’s medicine through our discoveries of today. At locations in Berlin-Buch, Berlin-Mitte, Heidelberg and Mannheim, our researchers harness interdisciplinary collaboration to decipher the complexities of disease at the systems level – from molecules and cells to organs and the entire organism. Through academic, clinical, and industry partnerships, as well as global networks, we strive to translate biological discoveries into applications that enable the early detection of deviations from health, personalize treatment, and ultimately prevent disease. First founded in 1992, the Max Delbrück Center today inspires and nurtures a diverse talent pool of 1,800 people from over 70 countries. We are 90 percent funded by the German federal government and 10 percent by the state of Berlin.

As a PhD researcher in the MDC International PhD Program, you will conduct an independent research project in the field of biomedical sciences. You will work in an international and interdisciplinary research environment and benefit from a structured doctoral program offering extensive scientific and transferable skills training. Your research will contribute to advancing the understanding of biological mechanisms underlying health and disease.

Job Description

• PhD opportunities at MDC in collaboration with Humboldt University, Charité, and HI-TAC (Mannheim/Heidelberg)
• Research on the fundamental mechanisms of health and disease with clinical relevance
• Broad range of research areas, including AI, cancer research, neuroscience, immunology, data science, and omics technologies
• Structured, international PhD program with approximately 350 doctoral researchers
• Excellent, collaborative, and inclusive research environment
• Individual supervision, mentoring, and comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and core facilities
• Regular scientific events (seminars, journal clubs, symposia, retreats)
• Travel grants for conferences and external courses
• Working language: English
• Option to affiliate with the HEIBRiDS Data Science School
• Locations in Berlin-Buch and Berlin-Mitte with a modern research environment
• Family-friendly support (e.g., daycare, parent-child room)
• Berlin as an attractive scientific hub with a diverse cultural and social environment
• HI-TAC as an additional site focusing on cardiovascular research and clinical translation
• Integration into an international and interdisciplinary research network
  
  

• Highly motivated early-career scientists with a strong interest in life sciences and/or data sciences
• Graduates in relevant fields (e.g., biology, biotechnology, medicine, chemistry, computer science, data science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or related disciplines)
• Applicants holding a Master’s degree or expecting to complete it by January 2027 at the latest
• Motivated individuals eager to actively contribute to current challenges in biology and medicine
• Candidates with a strong ambition to contribute to and shape excellent scientific research
  
  

• international working environment with communication in English and German
• interesting career opportunities and a range of opportunities for further qualification and training
• Compatibility of family and career certified by the workandfamily audit (“berufundfamilie audit”)
• Support for "New Berliners" through the MDC Welcome & Family Office
  
  

• a remuneration in accordance with the collective agreement for the federal public service (TVöD-Bund), including additional company pension schemes
• a secure job
• flexible working hours and childcare support
• the possibility of mobile working
• an idyllic green campus, which is easily accessible by bicycle, public transport or car
• free use of Nextbike from the Buch S-Bahn station to the campus
• Subsidy for the job ticket as well as discounts in the campus canteen
• On-campus health and fitness center
• additional health benefits such as flu vaccination, eye test, ergonomics advice at the workplace