The Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) in the Helmholtz Association is an international biomedical research center dedicated to understanding the molecular mechanisms of health and disease with the goal to devise new diagnostics and medicines.
The MDC is a member of the Helmholtz Association, Germany’s largest scientific organization, and offers an engaging research environment with cutting-edge research infrastructure. Currently, ~1250 employees and ~500 guest scientists work at the Berlin-Buch and Berlin-Mitte campuses. Our diverse workforce is a core strength that inspires creativity and innovation at the MDC.
The MDC is committed to improving human health through transformative biomedical research. Our goal is to pioneer discoveries for preventing, treating, and ultimately curing disease.
Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) Berlin, together with its partners, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, invites applicants for PhD positions.
Job Description
Are you passionate about discovering the basis of health and disease, and applying your findings to answer clinically-relevant questions? Are you interested in one of the following topics?
- Biochemistry
- Cancer research
- Cardiovascular biology
- Cell biology
- Computational biology and data science
- Imaging
- Immunology and inflammation
- Mathematical modeling
- Medical systems biology
- Metabolism
- Neuroscience
- Proteomics
- Single-cell and omics technologies
- Stem cell research and organoids
- Structural biology
The working language of the program is English.
Students may, in addition, join our MDC PhD Exchange Program in Medical Systems Biology, or become associated with iNAMES – MDC-Weizmann Helmholtz International Research School for Imaging and Data Science from the NAno to the MESo, or the interdisciplinary HEIBRiDS Data Science School.
Berlin is one of the most vibrant cities located in the heart of Europe. In addition to great science, it provides an inclusive and diverse living environment, with an incredible offer of entertainment, cultural and recreational activities.
The MDC is situated at two locations in Berlin: the majority of infrastructure is located on Campus Berlin-Buch, a modern science and biotechnology park with a clear focus on biomedicine, while laboratories and offices of the Berlin Institute for Medical Systems Biology (MDC-BIMSB) are located on Campus Berlin-Mitte. It is a family-friendly environment that offers services to support the compatibility of work and family life, such as campus kindergarten or a fully equipped Parent-child room.
Requirements
Who are we looking for?
- You are an enthusiastic student with a strong interest in life and/or data sciences
- Your degree is in biology, biotechnology, medicine, molecular medicine, chemistry, computer science, data science, engineering, mathematics, physics or a related field
- You hold or expect to obtain a Master degree not later than September 2025
We are committed to meet today’s challenges in biology and medicine and realize that excellent science requires outstanding researchers. If you aspire to be one of them – we are looking forward to receiving your application!
How to apply? Via our online recruitment portal! Applications via email can unfortunately not be accepted.
Application deadline: February 20, 2025.
Desired starting date: Starting dates are arranged on the individual basis, latest 4 months from the interviews (September 2025)
Funding
PhD researchers are fully funded through an initial 3-year employment contract with the MDC. Salaries are competitive to national standards, according to 65% TVöD 13 (monthly net payment of approximately 1800 EUR). Health and social insurance are included in the contract. In many cases, contracts are extended for an additional year. All PhD researchers are expected to complete their doctoral research and thesis in 4 years. The university tuition fees per semester are approximately 300 – 320 EUR.
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