Overview
The Max Planck School of Biomedical AI is recruiting 25 doctoral researchers for its first cohort at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the life sciences.
Complete research opportunity details
The structured three-year doctoral program connects more than 30 research groups across German universities and research institutions. Doctoral researchers receive dual supervision, interdisciplinary schools, mentoring, access to participating research environments and funding for annual participation in an international scientific conference. The first cohort is scheduled to start in September 2027.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants should hold a Master's degree or equivalent in computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics or a related field. Life-science graduates may also apply if they have a strong computational background and significant programming experience.
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Verification notes
Official Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry vacancy page verified 2026-09-06. It states applications opened 2026-09-01, close 2026-12-01, and describes 25 fully funded PhD positions with competitive employment contracts across participating institutions.
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