Doctoral (PhD) positions

The International Max Planck Research School – Biological Intelligence (IMPRS-BI) has an open call for fully-funded doctoral student positions in the fields of behavior, neuroscience, connectomics, ecology and evolutionary genetics.

We invite outstanding scholars from around the world to join our scientific community in the Munich area, one of Europe's prominent science hubs.

What we offer:

IMPRS-BI offers first-rate training to doctoral students interested in the question of how nervous systems develop and have evolved to allow animals to pursue their goals, navigate their environment and employ behavioral strategies that are adapted to, and shape, their respective ecological niche.

• An English-speaking, structured PhD program
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities
• Individual supervision and mentoring
• Full funding, with no tuition costs
• Training in scientific, computational and transferable skills

Join our network:

Bringing together the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence with sites in Martinsried and Seewiesen, and two leading partner universities, the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) and the Technical University of Munich (TUM), IMPRS-BI is bridging related disciplines, including neuroscience, behavioral ecology and evolution, with the aim of unraveling the nature of biological intelligence. Our doctoral researchers are part of a vibrant and international research community.

Apply now:

We encourage highly qualified candidates with a strong commitment to basic research to apply.
Applicants should hold a MSc with a background in biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, cognitive neuroscience, computer science, mathematics or related fields.

For more information, eligibility criteria and online application please visit IMPRS-BI website.

IMPRS-BI is inclusive and openly welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Apply NOW! Closing date for application is November 10, 2024. Accepted candidates may start research projects between April and October 2025.