Looking for a PhD position in the life sciences?

We have opened a fall recruitment round for our September 2024 program start! Take the chance and apply for our program by January 15 - already before our regular recruitment round in spring.

We Train the Next Generation of Excellent Scientists in Biophysics!

The IMPRS on Cellular Biophysics (IMPRS-CBP) is an international graduate school, hosted by the Max-Planck-Institute of Biophysics, Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and Frankfurt Institute of Advanced Studies.

How Is Complex Subcellular Architecture Created from Individual Molecular Functions that Act in Concert?

Biophysics is an interdisciplinary science that applies the theories and methods of physics to understand biological phenomena. Our mission is to tackle one of the ultimate biological challenges: to gain a complete molecular-level understanding of the cell.

We are Part of a Renowned Research Community!

The IMPRS on Cellular Biophysics connects about 30 internationally distinguished Principal Inverstigators from the Rhine-Main Area and builds lasting, interdisciplinary networks.
Picture: Uwe Dettmar, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt 

We Offer an Outstanding PhD Training Program!

Our structured PhD program offers scientific training throughout the year, a dedicated mentoring concept, a broad selection of transferable skill workshops and the opportunity to build long-lasting networks.