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IMPRS Chemical Communication in Ecological Systems

PhD positions in Jena, 2026/27 call

IMPRS Chemical Communication in Ecological Systems · Jena, Germany

Open to Tunisian applicants

Checked on 28 Oct 2026

Who
Master's graduates, worldwide call
Pay
Three-year TVöD position
Places
Up to five
30 Nov 2026Deadlinein 26 days
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In short

The Max Planck research school on chemical communication in ecological systems in Jena offers up to five three-year PhD positions in its 2026/27 worldwide call. Applications are open from 20 October to 30 November 2026. Positions are paid under the TVöD public-sector scale and there are no tuition fees.

Who can apply

Nationality
The school runs a worldwide call and looks for internationally trained applicants, with no nationality condition. A Tunisian master's graduate can apply.
Degree
A master's degree with a master's thesis in bioinformatics, analytical chemistry, entomology, neurobiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, plant physiology, genetics, ecology or evolution.
English
Adequate English. The working language and all courses are in English.
Previous PhD
Students who have already completed a PhD programme in the life sciences should not apply.

Funding and what it does not cover

Successful candidates obtain a three-year PhD position paid under TVöD, the collective agreement for the public service. There are no tuition fees, and the host lab covers project consumables and equipment.

Covered

  • A three-year paid PhD position under TVöD
  • No tuition fees
  • Project consumables and equipment, paid by the host lab

Sources

Checked on 28 Oct 2026

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