The Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence (MPI-BI) focuses on basic research on topics in behavioural ecology, evolutionary research and neuroscience. Here, around 500 employees from around the world study how animal organisms acquire, store, apply and pass on knowledge about their environment in order to find ever-new solutions to problems and adapt to a constantly changing environment.
Fully funded Doctoral (PhD) Positions at IMPRS-Biological Intelligence
Activities and responsibilities
World class scientific research work is at the core of the IMPRS-BI mission. We provide an English-speaking, structured PhD programme with ready access to state-of-the-art facilities. To foster high quality of scientific research, IMPRS-BI students are offered expert supervision; the thesis is conducted under the guidance of the direct advisor and a thesis advisory committee.
An additional training curriculum in scientific, computational, and transferable skills, tailored to each student’s individual needs, endows our graduates with a competitive edge in the job arena, both in academia and beyond.
Qualification profile
We encourage highly qualified candidates with a strong commitment to basic research to apply.
Applicants should hold a MSc with a background in biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, cognitive neuroscience, computer science, mathematics or related fields. Outstanding candidates with a BSc shall be considered for the fast-track program of GSN-LMU, our partner PhD program.
For more information, eligibility criteria and online application please visit our website: https://imprs-bi.mpg.de/We offer
The new IMPRS-BI offers first-rate training to doctoral students interested in the question of how nervous systems develop and have evolved to allow animals to pursue their goals, navigate their environment and employ behavioral strategies that are adapted to, and shape, their respective ecological niche.
- An English-speaking, structured PhD program
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities
- Individual supervision and mentoring
- Full funding, with no tuition costs
- Training in scientific, computational and transferable skills