Commencing on 1 October 2026. We are offering the fixed-term part-time positions (65% FTE) for 3 years.
CiM-IMPRS is a joint graduate program of the Graduate School of the Cells in Motion Interfaculty Centre (CiM) at the University of Münster and the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) - Molecular Biomedicine (). The program is jointly run by the University of Münster and the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine.
The PhD program offers excellent research and teaching in molecular and cellular life sciences with a strong emphasis on imaging. The program is open to graduates of biological and life sciences.
Your tasks:
* Performing research work as a member of the CiM-IMPRS graduate program according to project plans to be discussed with the head of the work group
* This position is tied to working towards a doctorate.
Our expectations:
* Candidates must hold a master’s degree (or equivalent) in the natural sciences.
* Excellent command of the English language is required. German language skills are not a requirement for the positions
Advantages for you:
* Appreciation, commitment, openness and respect – values which are important to us.
* If you have family members or young children in your care, our Family Service Office offers concrete support to help you balance your private and professional responsibilities.
* As an educational institution, we are deeply committed to offering occupational training and continuing education opportunities tailored to your individual needs.
* From A – Z, Aikido to Zumba, our sport and health programmes ensure a healthy work-life balance.
* As a university employee, you are entitled to numerous benefits afforded to public servants, e.g. an attractive company pension scheme ( VBL ), an annual end-of-year bonus and a position that is shielded from economic fluctuations.
The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions.
We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.
If you have any questions, please contact Prof Martin K. Wild at: cim-imprs@uni-muenster.de. Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 2026-05-01 via where you can also find the application guideline. Reference number: 2026_02_38