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PhD positions in Germany

55 open positions, aggregated daily from university career portals across Europe.

PhD positions in Europe are typically funded employment contracts lasting 3–5 years, not self-funded tuition programmes. Candidates usually need a completed Master's degree in a relevant field. Most positions include a salary, social security, and conference travel budget. Competition varies widely by field and institution, but strong academic performance and relevant research experience are expected.

•Salary scale: TV-L E13 (~€50,000–65,000 gross for postdocs)
•Working language: English common in STEM labs, German for admin
•EU Blue Card fast-tracks work permits for researchers
•DFG is the main competitive funding body

Fraunhofer IZI · IZI - Cell Therapy and Immunology

PhD

Unsolicited Application as a Doctoral Student (all genders)

At the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZI, we bring together the expertise of our employees to drive medical progress. Our focus is on cell and gene therapy, pharmaceuticals and vaccines, molecular and immune diagnostics, and other innovative topics. We are the professional home for scientists, engineers, laboratory technicians, and administrative staff who work together in the service of health. Are you looking for an opportunity to expand your theoretical knowledge with practical experience as part of your doctorate? Then you've come to the right place! At Fraunhofer…

🇩🇪 Leipzig

No deadlineSource: Fraunhofer IZI

Fraunhofer IZI · IZI - Zelltherapie und Immunologie

PhD

Unsolicited Application as Doctoral Candidate (all genders)

At the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZI, we bundle the expertise of our employees to advance medical progress. We focus on cell and gene therapy, therapeutic and vaccine agents, molecular and immunodiagnostics, and other innovative topics. We are the professional home of natural scientists, engineers, laboratory technicians, and administrative staff who work together in the service of health. You are looking for an opportunity to expand your theoretical knowledge within the framework of your doctorate…

🇩🇪 Leipzig

No deadlineSource: Fraunhofer IZI

Fraunhofer ITWM · ITWM - Industrial Mathematics

PhD

SPECULATIVE APPLICATION: PHD STUDENT

Fraunhofer ITWM is one of currently 75 institutes belonging to the Fraunhofer Society for the Promotion of Applied Research and can therefore draw on the expertise of a strong network. At Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM, we see our task as further developing key technologies, providing innovative impetus and implementing these in practice together with industry partners. In doing so, we not only want to build bridges between the real and virtual worlds, but also act as a link between academic mathematics and its practical application. That is why our close ties to the…

🇩🇪 Kaiserslautern

No deadlineSource: Fraunhofer ITWM

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Frequently asked questions

Are PhD positions in Europe funded?+

Yes, the vast majority of PhD positions in Europe are fully funded employment contracts. PhD students receive a salary, social security benefits and typically a conference travel budget. Unlike the US system, European PhDs rarely require tuition fees and self-funding is uncommon in STEM fields.

What qualifications do I need for a PhD in Europe?+

Most PhD positions in Europe require a completed Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field. Some programmes accept strong Bachelor's graduates into integrated PhD tracks. Beyond formal qualifications, research experience, relevant publications, and a good fit with the supervisor's research are important factors.

What is the TV-L salary scale for academic positions in Germany?+

Most academic positions in Germany follow the TV-L (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst der Länder) salary scale. PhD students and postdocs are typically on E13, earning roughly €50,000–65,000 gross per year depending on experience level and state.

Do I need a Habilitation for a professorship in Germany?+

Traditionally yes, but Germany has been introducing tenure-track (Juniorprofessur) positions that serve as an alternative to the Habilitation. Many universities now offer W1 tenure-track positions leading to W2/W3 professorships without requiring a Habilitation.

PhD positions in Germany

Unsolicited Application as a Doctoral Student (all genders)

Unsolicited Application as Doctoral Candidate (all genders)

SPECULATIVE APPLICATION: PHD STUDENT

Frequently asked questions

UNSOLICITED APPLICATION: DOCTORAL RESEARCHER

PhD student »Interferometry-based field-resolved spectroscopy«

PhD Candidate in "Interferometry-based Field-resolved Spectroscopy"

Doctoral Research Associate (m/f/d) in the field of Strategy in emerging technology markets

Doctoral Research Associate (m/f/d) in the field of Strategy & Global Contexts

Doctoral Researcher in FSME and Tick Research (all genders)

Doctoral Research Associate (m/w/d) in the field of Strategy Process Systems Design

Scientific Researcher (Predoc) (f/m/d)

Scientific Employee (Predoc) (f/m/d)

PhD student (f/m/x) in biological physics & systems biology

Research Associate (w/m/d) (Doctoral Candidate)

PhD Student - DNA Break Signature in Cancers

PhD Student in Computational Biology/Bioinformatics

Doctoral Researcher in Silicon Stable Geochemistry (all genders welcome)

PhD student in Neuroscience (Effects of Virtual Reality on Neural Activity and Behavior)

Doctoral Researcher (m/f/d) Root ecology, Ecophysiology, Root exudation

Doctoral Researcher (all genders welcome)

PhD researcher (all genders welcome)

PhD Position (m/w/d, E13 TV-L, 65%)

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Research Associate (m/f/d) – Doctoral Candidate in Food Science / Food Technology

Scientific Research Associate (m/f/d) – Doctoral Candidate in Food Science / Food Technology