The Graduate School

The International Max Planck Research School for Evolutionary Biology (IMPRS EvolBio) is a joint initiative between the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology, Christian Albrechts University in Kiel, and the GEOMAR Helmholtz Center for Ocean Research.

The research

IMPRS EvolBio offers a doctoral program that delivers outstanding opportunities for young scientists. It provides an internationally competitive research environment with state-of-the-art facilities. Participating groups work on a broad variety of scientific topics including molecular evolution, experimental evolution, behavioural ecology, ecological / evolutionary genetics, theoretical and mathematical biology, and major evolutionary transitions. The program includes a six-month training period followed by a doctoral project of three years.

We offer you

• cutting-edge research projects and excellent facilities, 
• fully-funded doctoral researcher positions,
• tailored support from a thesis advisory committee, 
• core and optional development opportunities to improve your scientific and transferable skills,
• multicultural environment with English as the working language,
• a free beginners' German language course for international doctoral researchers.

We expect you to

• hold, or expect to hold, a Master of Science degree (or Diploma) by your start date,
• be able to show that your interests, skills and knowledge match well with the chosen area of doctoral research,
• be able to demonstrate a high level of written and spoken English,
• possess a high level of motivation.

Application

Please apply online until January 26, 2025.