Monday, 21 November 2016

12 Fully-Funded Ph.D. Positions at Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research in Germany

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
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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