DZNE PhD Opportunity in Systems Aging 2027

The German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Bonn, Germany, is offering a fully funded PhD position investigating the links between biological aging, metabolic dysfunction and neurodegenerative diseases.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineSeptember 25, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorGerman Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Innovation and internationality: A forward-looking infrastructure, modern laboratory and office equipment, software tools and the opportunity for international exchange with your colleagues from 65 nations
• Focus on Development: Training programmes tailored to your individual needs and annual HR-development meetings for concrete prospects and potential development
• Work-life balance: We reconcile work and private life with flexible working hours, 30 days' holiday (On top free on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve) and subsidised job/ Germany ticket options
• Health promotion: Through our extensive range of company health programmes, in cooperation with Sozialwerk.Bund
• Family-conscious corporate culture: Because we know that family is important, we support you with our family service
• A feel-good working environment: Our Bonn employees enjoy a campus surrounded by greenery, with on-site parking and public transport connections as well our company restaurant

Requirements

• A Master's degree (or equivalent) in biomedical sciences, neuroscience, biology, bioinformatics, or a related discipline
• Strong analytical skills and an interest in statistical and data-driven research approaches
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to an interdisciplinary and international team
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken

Application Documents

• CV
• Motivation letter
• Certificates

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Eutopia PhD Co-tutelle Call

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Application Portal.

For more information, kindly visit the DAAD webpage.