PhD in Natural Product Chemical Biology & Drug Discovery

Doctoral research conducted jointly between the University of Jena and Leibniz-HKI, synthesizing and isolating new antimicrobial secondary metabolites from fungal and bacterial sources.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Master's degree in Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Pharmacy
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Experience in NMR spectroscopy, natural product isolation, or organic synthesis
Recommendation letters: Two academic referee letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Salaried TV-L E13 contract at Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology (HKI)
Application fee: €0
Tuition / joining costs: €0

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 31, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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