PhD PROGRAM

The IMPRS for living matter (formerly the IMPRS-CMB) provides an amazing environment for young, talented and ambitious scientists to start an academic career in the field of life sciences.

As a graduate student, you will join a top-level research group and you will have the chance to carry out an exciting and novel project with access to state-of-the-art facilities and world class experts.

The goal of the IMPRS-LM is to support students in their projects by providing the tools for them to learn experimental methods, as well as rigorous scientific thinking and scientific communication.

The IMPRS-LM curriculum comprises the following training activities:

  • Seminar Series (external and internal speakers)
  • A biennial scientific retreat (2-3 days)
  • A biennial International Symposium (organised by students)
  • Scientific workshops to learn key-methods (cryo-EM, cryo-ET, X-ray structure determination, light microscopy, mass spectrometry) and important tools (R, Fiji, Python, Adobe Illustrator)
  • Transferable Skills Courses
  • Career Development Workshops and Event


Here are a few of this year's workshops:

  • Python for Scientists, 8 sessions from September 2024 to February 2025
  • Good Scientific Practice, January 23-24, 2025
  • English for research publications, February 3-7, 2025
  • ImageJ Macro Scripting for Automatic Image Analysis, February 24-25, 2025
  • Introduction to scientific writing, March 24-28, 2025
  • Vector Graphics for Scientists, May 19-23, 2025
  • Presentation Skills Course, June 2-5, 2025
  • Effective Visual Communication of Science (The Seyens Method), June 16, 2025
  • Introduction to data visualization using R, September 22-23, 2025

 

 

News and Events

13 JAN
IMPRS-LM Distinguished Guest Seminar

The next IMPRS Distinguished Guest is Prof. Christian Behrends, Professor for Systems Biology of Neurodegenerative Diseases at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU), Munich, Germany. Title of the talk: “Exploring the role of ubiquitin in lysosomal damage response processes”. MPI Lecture Hall at 11:00.

20 JAN
Intercultural Training

Working in an international research setting can be both exciting and challenging. This workshop is designed to strengthen your intercultural awareness, enhance your communication skills, and support you in navigating cultural differences in academic and everyday contexts. 1-day workshop for the IMPRS students recruited in 2025 (9AM-4PM)
Trainers: Antje Peukert (MPI of Molecular Physiology) & Sigrun Wegener-Feldbrügge (HHU Düsseldorf)

22 JAN
Good Scientific Practice - Avoid Scientific Misconduct

This workshop will introduce you to the rules of research integrity, which were proposed and approved in the scientific community to preserve the freedom of research and prevent research misconduct. It will cover topics such as Data storage, handling and protection, Documentation, Publication process, Authorship, Plagiarism and Conflict resolution. Trainer: Michael Mende, GSP | ARM!d
Workshop for IMPRS students recruited in 2025. DATES: 22 January (9AM-5PM) & 23 January (9AM-1PM)