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master’s, bachelor’s, interns
Student researchers
We regularly host master’s thesis projects and bachelor’s research modules, primarily through the Heidelberg MSc Molecular Biosciences / MSc Molecular Biotechnology programmes. International student visitors and lab rotations (e.g. via Erasmus+) are welcome subject to capacity.
How: e-mail Jan or one of the senior scientists with a short CV, the timeframe you are looking for, and the kind of project you would like to do.
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doctoral
PhD students
Doctoral training in the lab usually goes through one of Heidelberg’s structured programmes — primarily HBIGS (Heidelberg Biosciences International Graduate School) — competitive selection process.
How: apply through HBIGS and indicate the lab as one of your preferences, or e-mail Jan with a CV, a one-paragraph motivation, and the names of two referees.
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postdoctoral
Postdoctoral researchers
We welcome inquiries from researchers interested in plant stem cell control, chromatin biology, hormonal signalling integration, quantitative live imaging, or computational modelling of meristem dynamics. We support fellowship applications (EMBO, HFSP, Marie Skłodowska-Curie, AvH, DFG Walter Benjamin) and can advise on local opportunities.
How: e-mail Jan a brief statement of research interests, a CV, and contact details for two references. Mention any fellowship you are eligible for.