Biologe (m/w/d)

About the LSM

The Graduate School Life Science Munich (LSM) is an international doctoral programme at one of Europe's leading research universities - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU). The programme spans a wide range of disciplines including Biochemistry, Cell and Developmental Biology, Ecology, Genetics, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Plant Sciences, Zoology, and more. Doctoral candidates join a vibrant, diverse, and truly international research community at the LMU Biocenter in Planegg-Martinsried.

Doctoral Positions in Bioinformatics, Botany, Epigenetics, Ecology, Neuroscience, Plant Genetics, Systematic Zoology & more - Graduate School Life Science Munich (LSM), LMU Munich This year, two pathways are available:

1. Independent Research Proposals (new this year)

A number of LSM faculty members are open to receiving original research proposals in specific areas. Rather than applying to a pre-defined project, candidates develop their own original proposal inspired by the research interests of a participating faculty member. Should a proposal be of interest to the potential supervisor, they would be willing to support the candidate in identifying and applying for appropriate funding - such as a fellowship, scholarship, or third-party funding.

Participating faculty members and their research areas:

Prof. Claude Becker - Epigenetics, epigenomics, plant-microbe interactions, biosynthetic gene clusters

Prof. Alexander Keller - Biodiversity, AI and computer vision, plant-pollinator interactions, ecological genomics

Prof. Dario Leister - Regulation and improvement of photosynthesis (open to CSC candidates only)

Prof. Michael Matschiner - Phylogenetics, adaptive radiation, museum and fossil specimens

Dr. Natascha Turetzek - Arthropod evo-devo, gene duplication, sensory organ diversification, thermal stress

For full research area abstracts, please visit: https://www.bio.lmu.de/lsm/en/become-an-lsm-student/recruiting-labs-doctoral-positions/index.html#st_accordion__master_1

2. Doctoral Positions

The following doctoral positions are currently available. Please note that for all positions listed below, funding is still in the process of being secured.

Supervisors are committed to supporting promising candidates in identifying and applying for appropriate funding - such as a fellowship, scholarship, or third-party funding.

Antisense oligonucleotide treatment for MAST3-associated epilepsy - Prof. David Keays, Sensory and Developmental Neuroscience

Avian Cerebral Organoids - Prof. David Keays, Sensory and Developmental Neuroscience

Identification and Characterisation of Novel Microtubule Associated Proteins - Prof. David Keays, Sensory and Developmental Neuroscience

Transcriptional networks shaping the legume root symbiosis with nitrogen-fixing rhizobia - Prof. Martin Parniske, Plant Genetics

Harnessing natural genetic resources to defend fruits against insect attack - Prof. Martin Parniske, Plant Genetics

For full project descriptions, please visit: https://www.bio.lmu.de/lsm/en/become-an-lsm-student/recruiting-labs-doctoral-positions/index.html#st_accordion__master_2

Master's degree (MSc) or equivalent in biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, biophysics, biotechnology, medicine, or a related discipline

In exceptional cases, a 4-year Bachelor's degree with Honours (min. 240 ECTS, with written thesis) is accepted

Proficiency in written and spoken English

The most recent final examination must have taken place no more than four years prior to the date of application

There are no tuition fees

An international, multidisciplinary doctoral programme at a world-class research institution

Individual mentoring and a structured Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC)

A wide range of transferable skills workshops, seminars, and career development opportunities

Financial support for conferences and scientific events

A vibrant student community at the LMU Biocenter