Job Information
Organisation/Company: TUD Dresden University of Technology
Department: Dresden International Graduate School for Interdisciplinary Life Sciences
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology; Biological sciences » Biological engineering; Biological sciences » Other; Physics » Biophysics; Chemistry » Biochemistry; Chemistry » Molecular chemistry; Engineering » Biomaterial engineering; Engineering » Biomedical engineering; Neurosciences » Neurobiology; Neurosciences » Neurophysiology
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: PhD Positions
Application Deadline: 15 Oct 2026 - 15:00 (Europe/Berlin)
Country: Germany
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Not Applicable
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Fully funded positions, no tuition fees!
Call opens: 17 August 2026
Call closes: 15 October 2026
Admission panel video interviews for eligible applicants: 30 Nov – 4 Dec 2026
Interview week in Dresden for shortlisted candidates: 2–5 February 2027
Start date: between 1 April and 1 October 2027
Take Your Research Further with a Fully Funded PhD at DIGS-ILS
Looking for an exciting PhD opportunity in life sciences? Join the Dresden International Graduate School for Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (DIGS-ILS) at TUD Dresden University of Technology and push the boundaries of cutting-edge research in an inspiring environment! We offer fully funded PhD positions with no tuition fees.
Why Choose DIGS-ILS?
- Paid PhD positions – Focus on your research, not your finances.
- A thriving scientific community – Collaborate across the BIOPOLIS DRESDEN campus, including university institutes, Max Planck institutes, and the university hospital.
- State-of-the-art technology at your fingertips – Gain access to high-end microscopes and other advanced equipment through shared central facilities, making cutting-edge research possible without individual labs needing to fund expensive instruments.
- Comprehensive support – Benefit from personalized mentoring, interdisciplinary training programs, and career-boosting networking events, including collaborations with our partner program IMPRS-CellDevoSys.
What We’re Looking For
We seek bold, driven, and creative PhD candidates ready to tackle the toughest questions in:
- Biomedicine & Regenerative Biology
- Molecular, Cell & Developmental Biology
- Biological Physics & Quantitative Biology
- Bioengineering & Biomaterials
If you hold a Master’s (or equivalent) in life sciences, natural sciences, computer science, medicine, physics, engineering, or related fields, apply to be part of our international, interdisciplinary research community.
How to Apply
We recruit twice a year in a highly competitive process. Successful candidates join one of our roughly 100 research groups, working at the forefront of life sciences. Explore available research groups and application details at www.digs-ils.phd/phd.
Not seeing the perfect match? Apply anyway! New opportunities arise throughout the year.
Be part of an innovative, collaborative, and dynamic research environment at DIGS-ILS. Start your PhD journey with us today!
Where to apply
Website: https://www.digs-ils.phd/apply/phd-positions/how-to-apply/
Requirements
Skills/Qualifications
You hold (or anticipate to receive before taking up the PhD thesis work) a Master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Biomedicine (incl. Medicine), Physics/Biophysics, Bioengineering, Biomaterials, Mathematics, or Computer Science
More detailed information on requirements on our website
Specific Requirements
- You have a truly excellent academic record and previous research experience.
- You are highly committed to scientific research and you have the potential and eagerness to conduct demanding research projects.
- You have a distinctive proficiency in textbook knowledge of the relevant scientific disciplines.
- You are proficient in the English language. Provision of TOEFL or IELTS results and GRE examination results is recommended but not mandatory.
Languages
ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
- Paid positions
- No tuition fees
- Expert thesis supervision and guidance
- Structured training program
- Full access to dedicated facilities and services
- Ambitious PhD candidate driven activities
- Competitive awards
- 4 doctoral degrees (Ph.D. / Dr. rer. nat. / Dr. rer. med. / Dr.-Ing.)
- Excellent support for international PhD candidates (visa, insurance, house hunting …)
Selection process
Find a detailed description of our selection process on the How to apply page on our website.
Website for additional job details: https://www.digs-ils.phd/phd
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 20
Company/Institute: Dresden BIOPOLIS Campus
Country: Germany
City: Dresden
Contact
City: Dresden
Website: https://www.digs-ils.phd/
Street: Tatzberg 41
Postal Code: 01307
E-Mail: digs-ils@tu-dresden.de