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:

• •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

• •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