University offers 12 fully funded Ph.D. positions to highly
motivated and talented students. The structured Ph.D. training programme within
a cutting edge research environment will start between June 15 and October 1,
2017. The initial contract is limited to three years. Payment is based on the
German TV-L E13 scale, 65% if terms and conditions under collective bargaining
law are fulfilled or on an equivalently remunerated Ph.D. support contract of
the Max Planck Society.
The Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA) in
Germany is a joint venture of the University of Cologne Excellence Cluster on
Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD), the University Hospital
Cologne, the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, the Max Planck
Institute for Metabolism Research and the Center of Advanced European Studies
and Research (caesar). The Cologne/Bonn area has emerged as a leading global
research centre with a stellar constellation of institutes and scientists
dedicated to ageing research in Life Sciences.
The University of Cologne and the associated institutes are
committed to diversity, diversity of perspectives and equal opportunity.
Applications from people with a disability and their peers are especially welcome.
People with a disability are preferred if equally qualified. Applications from
women are encouraged. Women will be given preference if equally qualified,
competence and professional performance, unless located in an individual male
candidate predominate reasons.
University offers
An outstanding international research environment at one of
the most prestigious ageing research clusters in Europe
Excellent infrastructure for training and research by
internationally recognized scientists in facilities with state-of-the-art
technologies
Ph.D. projects that can be carried out in up to 55
participating research groups of the above mentioned institutes
An interdisciplinary and structured Ph.D. programme in the
vibrant city of Cologne, Germany, completely conducted in English
An individual 3-year career mentoring programme, extensive
methods courses and soft skill workshops
Intensive support and guidance for international students in all administrative matters
Intensive support and guidance for international students in all administrative matters
University is looking for
Highly qualified and motivated students holding a M.Sc. or
equivalent degree in Cell/Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics,
Biophysics, Bioinformatics, Translational Medicine or a related field
A new generation of biomedical scientists who will make
fundamental scientific discoveries in the basic biology of ageing and may
translate them into improvements in health and life for people as they grow
older
How To Apply: Contact:
cologne-grad-school-age-at-uni-koeln.de
Application deadline: January 15, 2017
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