IMPRS: Fully-funded PhD positions, Natural Sciences, Computer Science 2807 views

International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) “From Molecules to Organisms” together with the participating laboratories invites online applications for fully-funded PhD positions.

Starting date: beginning of September 2019; earlier start (July/August) is possible if the PhD advisor is in agreement.

Funding

• All PhD positions are fully funded
• at least 1200€ per month
• There are no tuition fees
• Enrolment (matriculation) at the University of Tübingen is optional and costs approximately 150 €/semester.

Participating Laboratories:

• Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology
• Friedrich Miescher Laboratory
• University of Tübingen

Research areas:

• Biophysics
• Biochemistry and structural biology
• Bioinformatics and computational biology
• Molecular and cellular biology
• Developmental biology and genetics
• Genomics and proteomics
• Microbiome science
• Evolutionary biology and ecology

Eligibility:

• Applicants must hold, or expected to hold, a degree in natural or computer science from a Masters, Diplom or equivalent program.
• Applicant’s current skills and knowledge must match well to the proposed area of doctoral research.
• Applicant must have finished all degree work by September 1, 2018.
• In rare cases, exceptionally talented students holding only a Bachelor’s degree may be admitted to the IMPRS. In that case, applicant must hold a 4-years honors degree, have excellent grades and possess extensive and relevant research experience; additional study requirements – to be fulfilled during the first year of IMPRS participation – may be assigned.
• If applicant has obtained degree(s) OUTSIDE the European Higher Education Area then the application must include scores from the GRE General Test.

Applications

• Apply Online

Interviews:

• A four-day interview and discussion period will be held during April 16-19, 2018.
• Successful applicants will receive their invitation within 4 weeks of the application deadline.
• Travel expenses are reimbursed and free accommodation provided.
• Assistance with visa and travel arrangements is available.

Application portal opens on 1st Jan 2019!!!