PhD positions at the IMPRS "The Leipzig School of Human Origins"

Max-Planck-Institut für evolutionäre Anthropologie

04103 Leipzig

Bewerbungsfrist: 2026-11-30

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PhD positions at the IMPRS “The Leipzig School of Human Origins” in Leipzig, Germany
The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS LSHO) is based at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology and Leipzig University

work towards a Ph.D. in anthropology, biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, evolutionary genetics, human behavioral ecology, psychology, and related fields
Candidates may apply up to three selected departments or research groups from the following disciplines: Molecular Anthropology; Human History, Evolution and Ecology; Language, Culture and Cognition
Graduate students will be accepted to only one of these areas but will have the opportunity to take part in courses and seminars in all of them

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in one of the above, or related, fields
It is not necessary to hold the degree at the point of application. However, you must have been awarded your degree prior to the start of the program
The structured interdisciplinary training program will start in September 2027
Candidates have to be fluent in written and spoken English
German is not required but international students will be offered opportunities to take German language courses

Ph.D. students are supported by Max Planck support contracts (65 percent of Pay Group 13 of the Collective Wage Agreement for the Civil Service, TVöD)
contracts provided by the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, by Ph.D. contracts provided by the University of Leipzig; or by third-party funding

Candidates are invited to apply with:
- Motivation letter, explaining your research experience and interest in the department or research group you are applying with (max. 1 page)
- Your CV, including your publications (if applicable)
- Undergraduate transcript and proof of most recent degree
- Names and contact information (including e-mail) for 2 referees
Term of Appointment: September 2027
Application Deadline: 30 November 2026

The Max Planck Society is committed to employing individuals with disabilities and especially encourages them to apply
We seek to increase diversity of our workforce and explicitly encourage women and members of underrepresented groups to apply
Online application portal and further information available at https://www.eva.mpg.de/german/karriere and www.leipzig-school.eva.mpg.de