Junior-GBM

Your Network for Life Sciences & Career Development

The Junior-GBM is the youth organization of the German Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (GBM). Our mission: to connect, support, and inspire the next generation of life scientists.

Loving Life Science

Our passion: connect, support and inspire young life scientists

šŸ”¬ Experience Science

Talks by renowned researchers

Hands-on workshops on cutting-edge topics in molecular life sciences

Journal clubs and method courses

šŸŒ Nationwide Networking

30 active local groups across Germany

Exchange with fellow students, PhD candidates, and young professionals

Participation in flagship events such as the Mosbacher Colloquium

šŸš€ Career & Opportunities

Career talks with experts

Direct contact with companies and research institutes

Support in finding internships, research projects, and job opportunities

Our federal spokespersons

We see ourselves as the point of contact between the GBM and its junior organization. We welcome greater integration at conferences and events and want to continue to take responsibility for GBM events in the future. Our goal is to further network the Junior GBM city groups and establish nationwide events.

Who Can Join?

  • Bachelor’s and Master’s students in the life sciences
  • PhD candidates and early-career researchers in biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, bioinformatics, and related fields
  • Everyone passionate about shaping the future of science

Get Involved!

  • Find your local group and join the next event
  • Start a new group at your university – we’ll support you
  • Become part of an inspiring and dynamic community of young scientists

Get more information about members’ benefits here.


Upcoming events of our city and working groups:

Stay Tuned!

  • The New jGBM Website Is Live!
    We are excited to announce that the new jGBM website is now officially online: 🌐 https://junior-gbm.de/ Over the past months, many volunteers from across the jGBM network have worked together to redesign and rebuild the platform. The goal was to create a modern, accessible, and collaborative space for our city groups, working groups, and members.… Read more: The New jGBM Website Is Live!
  • Waste Collection Challenge in May 2026
    Participate in the Waste Collection Challenge of the working group sustainability by cleaning up your city and win great prices for the most collected trash or other fun categories! Share the volume of your collected trash and pictures of your event until 10th of June with us! The jGBM Trash-Picking Challenge is back—and it’s happening… Read more: Waste Collection Challenge in May 2026
  • Kick-off Apr 01 – City Groups and Working Groups
    Our new jGBM website is entering the next phase. Starting April 1st, city groups and working groups will begin contributing to and maintaining their own pages on the site. Date: Apr 01 at 7 pm Location: via Zoom During the upcoming Annual Members’ Assembly, we will introduce the website structure, explain the editing workflow, and… Read more: Kick-off Apr 01 – City Groups and Working Groups