The joint CiM-IMPRS graduate program of the International Max Planck Research School - Molecular Biomedicine and Münster’s Cells in Motion Interfaculty Centre offers positions to pursue PhD projects in the life sciences. We are looking for early career scientists with a vivid interest in interdisciplinary projects to image cell dynamics from the subcellular to the patient level. PhD projects range from the analysis of basic cellular processes to clinical translation, from the application of novel biophysical approaches to the development of new imaging-related techniques and compounds.

Research areas:
Cell and Molecular Biology * Developmental Biology
Vascular Biology * Immunology
Biophysics * Neurobiology
In vivo Imaging * High Resolution Optical Imaging
and more.

Applications for the PhD program can be submitted from 2 March to 1 May 2026. Projects start in October 2026 (earlier starts are possible if desired). Applications can only be submitted via our online system.

For online application and further information go to:
https://www.uni-muenster.de/CiM-IMPRS

We offer 16 fully financed PhD positions. More positions financed by work contracts may be offered depending on availability. Excellent scientific and transferable skills trainings, competitive work contracts as well as support with administrative matters, accommodation, and visas are part of the program. There are no tuition fees. The program language is English. We invite applications from highly qualified and motivated students of any nationality. Be part of CiM-IMPRS, a program run jointly by the University of Münster and the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine.

Contact: cim-imprs at uni-muenster.de