PhD students (m/f/d) International Max Planck Research School for Global Biogeochemical Cycles (IMPRS-gBGC)

PhD Students (M/F/D) International Max Planck Research School For Global Biogeochemical Cycles (IMPRS-gBGC)

Young Researchers Jena Microbiology & Ecology Earth Sciences and Climate Research

Job Code: 05/2026

Job Offer from July 01, 2026

In cooperation with the Friedrich Schiller University Jena the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry houses a unique and flexible research program that grants German and foreign students a broad selection of learning opportunities while still maintaining a research focus. The IMPRS-gBGC offers a PhD program specializing in global biogeochemistry and related Earth system sciences. The overall research and teaching focuses on:

• Improved understanding of biogeochemical processes with an emphasis on terrestrial ecosystems
• Development of observational techniques to monitor and assess biogeochemical feedbacks in the Earth system
• Theory and model development for improving the representation of biogeochemical processes in comprehensive Earth system models.

  Detailed job description of all PhD projects:

  We welcome applications from well motivated and qualified students from all countries. Applicants hold (or are about to receive) a Master of Science or equivalent degree in natural sciences. Proficiency in English is required since English is the official language of the program.

  Our Offer

  After you have been selected: We offer full-time contracts for 3 years within an international and multidisciplinary working environment. The starting date is flexible.

  The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. The Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.

  How to Apply

  Application deadline for the fully funded PhD positions is August 09, 2026. Pre-interviews via web conference will be carried out and promising candidates will be invited to take part in our selection symposium (October 05 – 06, 2026). Find out more and apply online: