Are you a Master’s graduate looking for fully funded PhD opportunities? Explore the range of funded PhD programs available at the Technical University of Munich, Germany. Apply online now and kickstart your doctoral journey!
1. Fully Funded PhD Position in mucosal-associated T (MAIT) cells orchestrate local immune responses
Summary of PhD Program:
The research group of Dr. Katrin Böttcher is looking for a doctoral researcher to join their effort to understand how mucosal-associated T (MAIT) cells orchestrate local immune responses and contribute to antiviral defense in the liver. Our aim is to develop novel strategies for therapies against hepatitis viruses. To achieve this, we study the relevance of metabolic regulation for human MAIT cell function using modern cell biology approaches alongside immunological techniques. We are looking for a highly motivated, skilled applicant interested in joining our team from July 2024. Applicants should hold a Diploma/Master degree in biology, biotechnology, (veterinary) medicine or a related area, and have a strong background in immunology with experience in molecular/cell biology and immune biology. Excellent communication skills and fluency in English are required.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
2. Fully Funded PhD Position in Sustainable forest-based bioeconomy in Germany and Uruguay
Summary of PhD Program:
This PhD position is part of an ambitious international project aimed at fostering a sustainable forest-based bioeconomy in Germany and Uruguay. The project focuses on the identification and assessment of tree species from the southern hemisphere that could enhance the biodiversity and resilience of forest ecosystems in Central Europe, particularly in light of climate change. Additionally, the project aims to develop innovative forest management strategies and value-added product pathways in both Germany and Uruguay, integrating biodiversity and ecosystem services into forest and agroforest systems. The project is comprised of three sub-projects. This announcement is for the Sub-Project 1: Forestry, Forest Management, and Agroforest Systems. The location of the work will be in Germany and Uruguay.
Application Deadline: 31.08.2024
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3. Fully Funded PhD Position in CitySoundscapes Project
Summary of PhD Program:
The PhD candidate will initially set-up and monitor acoustic recorders, as well as collect and coordinate field data campaigns on urban green space structural complexity. Further responsibilities involve the analysis of complexity data and of soundscapes using AI tools. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to publish findings in scientific journals, present results at conferences, and contribute to the preparation of research reports and grant proposals. The PhD candidate will work closely with other PhD candidates and scientists within and beyond the CitySoundscapes Project. The job will be mainly associated with the Professorship for Forest and Agroforest Systems in Freising, DE, but will be jointly supervised by the Chair for Terrestrial Ecology.
Application Deadline: 31.08.2024
4. Fully Funded PhD Position in reliable machine learning
Summary of PhD Program:
At the chair of Data Analytics and Machine Learning at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), a full-time posi-tion will be available from September 2024 in the DFG project GeoMAR: Geometric Methods for Adversarial Robustness as a Doctoral candidate / PhD Student (f/m/d). You will be conducting research in the area of robust machine learning.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
5. Fully Funded PhD Position in Systems Biology
Summary of PhD Program:
Deng’s lab takes an integrated approach to study the interactions between virome, microbiome, and the human host. In contrast to the classical approaches commonly used in phage research, we are using single-cell technologies, multi-omics methods, culture-independent techniques, and machine learning to study phages and their interaction with the bacterial and human host for developing novel therapeutics. Ultimately, we are aiming to develop personalized phage-based treatments against infections by multi-resistant bacteria and for manipulating the human microbiome in dysbiosis associated diseases.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
6. Fully Funded PhD Position in Innovation and Digitalization
Summary of PhD Program:
The Technical University of Munich is one of the best universities in Europe. It is characterized by top performance in research and teaching, interdisciplinarity and talent development. TUM is one of the first three universities of excellence in Germany. The TUM School of Management is one of the most research-intensive business schools in Europe. Digital visionaries and future leaders are trained at the TUM Campus Heilbronn. The research focus of the Professorship for Innovation & Digitization is in the areas of digital transformation, digital innovation and business analytics.
Application Deadline: August 15, 2024
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7. Fully Funded PhD Position in Electrochemistry / Automation
Summary of PhD Program:
We test novel catalysts for sustainable energy conversion processes such as polymer electrolyte fuel cells or electrolyzers, H2O2 production, or electrochemical CO2 reduction. To do so, the stability of newly developed catalysts is of pressing concern. You will continue our research line around stability assessment of novel catalysts by electrochemical flow cell measurements that will be coupled to on-line analytics (c.f. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41563-019-0555-5). Specifi-cally, an in-house designed flow cell is coupled to inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry and the stability against dissolution will be assessed.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
8. Fully Funded PhD Position in Digital Twin based Lean Construction Logistics for High-Density-Good Supply and Disposal in Urban Environments
Summary of PhD Program:
The research project aims to develop an innovative and scalable logistics system for high density goods (e.g. concrete, heavy machinery, building super structures, etc.) in order to efficiently and effectively supply and dispose urban construction sites. The aspect of construction logistics in particular, which is responsible for the supply and disposal of construction sites, can benefit from the use of digital technologies in the future in order to increase productivity and flexibility as well as sustainability in the form of cost and resource efficiency, but also urban quality of living.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
9. Fully Funded PhD Position in Human Robot Collaboration in Building Construction
Summary of PhD Program:
Are you interested in digital construction technologies and enjoy working in an interdisciplinary research team? Do you have a passion for new design strategies and experimental research? Can you imagine actively participating in a highly collaborative academic environment? Are you interested in developing your own research topic in this context for the completion of a PhD degree? We offer a position as Research Associate in an interdisciplinary academic environment, a vivid research team, and excellent working conditions at the research facility of TUM. The employment takes place with the appropriate remuneration according to the collective agreement for the civil service of the countries (TV-L E13). The position is limited to four years and can start in October 2024 or upon agreement. TUM aims to increase the number of women employees, and applications from women are expressly welcomed. Preference will be given to candidates with disabilities with essentially the same qualifications.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
10. Fully Funded PhD Position in synthetic biology or related fields
Summary of PhD Program:
As part of the priority program “Engineered Living Materials with Adaptive Functions (SPP2451)” funded by the DFG, we are looking for a doctoral student specializing in synthetic biology or related fields.
Your tasks
• Development of synthetic biological tools for Vibrio natriegens
• Metabolic engineering of Vibrio natriegens for protein production
• Establishment of bioprocesses
• Scientific processing, presentation and publication of research results
Application Deadline: August 31, 2024
11. Fully Funded PhD Position in Microeconomics in the Agri-Food Sector
Summary of PhD Program:
The successful candidate will conduct cutting-edge research in production, resource, innovation and/or general microeconomics leading to an international competitive PhD degree and internationally peer-reviewed publications. This includes participation in selected nationally and internationally funded projects of the Chair Group, such as various EU Horizon projects (e.g., AGRO-WELL, RETOUCH Nexus, INCiTiS-Food, NOVASOIL) or nationally funded projects. He/she will receive high quality supervision from the chair’s senior academic staff and might be involved in teaching at under/postgraduate level as well as funding acquisition and outreach, if desired. International networking and collaborations are regarded as an integral part of the PhD research experience and are explicitly encouraged. The PhD process will be accompanied by integration into TUM’s School of Life Sciences and/or School of Management and participation in the related Graduate School.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
12. Fully Funded PhD Position in Economics of Technology in Agriculture and Food Supply
Summary of PhD Program:
The successful candidate will conduct cutting-edge research in economics of technology and/or production and resource economics leading to a competitive PhD degree and internationally peer-reviewed publications. The interdisciplinary research will predominantly focus on the role of new technology in improving sustainability outcomes in agriculture and food supply, in particular with respect to occupational health and working conditions in agricultural production and supply. This includes participation in the newly established Horizon Europe project “AGRO-WELL”, a large collaborative project covering about 10 different European stakeholders (i.e., universities, institutes and companies).
Application Deadline: 20th of September 2024
13. Fully Funded PhD Position in fluorescent protein-polymer photon manipulation components for lighting
Summary of PhD Program:
We are looking for an individual with initiative and motivation to work at a dynamic chair at TUM in the framework of the ERC-PoC CERES. The research activities will cross the boundary between protein engineering to refine new protein-based materials as bio-phosphors for bio-hybrid LEDs applied to agricul-ture. The protein-based materials will be prepared and analyzed under real conditions. This will be complemented by spectroscopic, mechanical and microscopic characterization of the bio-phosphors to elucidate the stabilization and degradation processes.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
14. Fully Funded PhD Position in non-invasive biosensing sensing
Summary of PhD Program:
In our Translational Optoacoustics team, we are reaching the next frontiers in label-free optical microscopy and non-invasive biosensing by development and application of mid-infrared optoacoustic imaging and spectroscopy that have a direct impact in the clinics. Optoacoustic sensing combines the high-contrast and high-resolution of optical excitation with the imaging depth of ultrasound detection. Additionally, the high-scalability and multidimensionality of optoacoustic imaging allows its combination with chemical-specific laser excitation that can be applied in living cells, animal models, and humans. To accomplish this, we develop innovative custom-built sensing technologies and apply state-of-the-art laser technologies found in just a few places around the world.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
15. Fully Funded PhD Position in engineering living materials for lighting
Summary of PhD Program:
We are looking for an individual with initiative and motivation to work at a dynamic chair at TUM in the framework of the DFG-SPP2451 project ENABLED. The research activities will cross the boundary between protein engineering, microbiology, polymer design, bacteria-based materials, and fabrication/analysis of bio-hybrid LEDs. This will be complemented by spectroscopic, mechanical and microscopic characterization techniques. The workflow spans from protein engineering and polymer design, through the preparation and characterization of bacteria-polymer materials, to fabrication and analysis of bio-hybrid lighting devices.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
16. Fully Funded PhD Position in fluorescent protein engineering for optoelectronics
Summary of PhD Program:
The candidate will learn and live the translational perspective of designing biomaterials for sustainable energy-related applications every day. The successful candidate will be offered a 3-year contract with the possibility of an extension of up to 1 year. We offer a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and seniority in accordance with the Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst des Freistaates Bayern – TV-L E13 (50-65%). Fluorescent protein materials for photon manipulation are considered frontrunners in sustainable lighting and photovoltaics. We are looking for an individual with initiative and motivation to start his or her career at a dynamic chair at TUM in the framework of the ERC-Co InOutBioLight. The research activities will cross the boundary between protein engineering to develop new protein-based materials as bio-phosphors for bio-hybrid LEDs and photovoltaics.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
17. Fully Funded PhD Position
Summary of PhD Program:
The Peter Löscher Foundation Chair for Business Ethics researches the conditions of ethical action in the globalized world. This includes the analysis of socio-economic boundary conditions (orders) and the incentives they provide, as well as examining the appropriateness of ethical categories. The aim is to generate design recommendations and orientations for actors in business, politics and society who are faced with ethical challenges.
Application Deadline: August 31, 2024
18. Fully Funded PhD Position in protein engineering in the context of optical imaging
Summary of PhD Program:
The Stiel lab is one of CBI’s 11 inter-disciplinary laboratories and focuses on the development of genetically encoded agents, analysis schemes and applications primarily for optoacoustic and fluorescence imaging. We use protein engineering to develop agents based on our research in photophysics and structure-function relationships. These agents are employed on the level of single mammalian cells as well as whole organisms. Specialized analysis algorithms facilitate the agents’ sensitive detection deep in tissue. Finally, we advance specialized screening, spectroscopy and imaging instrumentation to complement our molecular tools.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
19. Fully Funded PhD Position in emergent topic of immunomechanics
Summary of PhD Program:
This exciting project focuses on the emergent topic of immunomechanics. We are interested in understanding how the mechanical microenvironment of the airways impact macrophage behavior and responses to air pollution in health and disease.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
20. Fully Funded PhD Position in focus on process engineering of water treatment (simulation and experiment
Summary of PhD Program:
This project is part of the BayWater consortium, which consists of six academic projects and 25 industrial partners. The BayWater project aims to look at the generation of wastewater in a production-specific manner and to establish tailor-made, energy-efficient and resource-saving technologies for process water recycling. The project you will be working on is intended to deliver significant scientific advances in the understanding of fouling and scaling phenomena. Our research efforts aim to develop new numerical prediction models. Fouling and scaling models are integrated into CFD software.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
21. Fully Funded PhD Position in robotic systems
Summary of PhD Program:
We are looking for an outstanding and highly motivated postdoctoral (i.e., recently or soon-to-be PhD graduate) researcher to join our Environmental Robotics team at MIRMI under the supervision of Prof. Sami Haddadin. Your work will extend our existing work on mobile robotic systems for environmental monitoring and protection. You are expected to develop your own scientific ideas/concepts within the framework of the research group objectives. We will provide all guidance and support for writing papers and will submit to our focus conferences IEEE ICRA & IROS, and corresponding journals.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
