PhD positions: IMPRS for Heart and Lung Research (IMPRS-HLR) 2222 views

The International Max Planck Research School for Heart and Lung Research (IMPRS-HLR) is offering PhD positions to talented and enthusiastic students holding a relevant Master‘s degree. This PhD program brings together experts from all over the world, with the intense cooperation from affiliated universities, Goethe University in Frankfurt and the Justus Liebig University in Giessen.

About the programme:

• Selected fellows will participate in a three-year professional graduate school program including lectures, dedicated seminars, methods courses and retreats and will benefit from the scientific offerings of the Max Planck Institute and the affiliated universities.
• The international and multi-disciplinary approach of the program promotes cross-frontier thinking and scientific networking.
• An individual thesis advisory committee will provide personal feedback, guidance and mentorship for every student and to pursue their research projects, doctoral students are supplied with competitive funding.

Research areas:

• Bioinformatics
• Cell Sorting and Flow Cytometry
• Generation of Transgenic Animals
• Genomics
• High Resolution Confocal (in vivo) Imaging
• Metabolomics
• Proteomics (Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry)

Stating date: no later than October 2019

Requirements:

• Applicants must hold an M.Sc in Biology, Biochemistry, Medicine, Bioinformatics by October 2019
• Applicant must have a strong background in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Medicine, Pharmacy or a related discipline.

Benefits:

• an international and structured PhD program taught in English
• a friendly and multi-disciplinary environment
• excellent career opportunities
• state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge research projects

Application:

• Apply online
• The interviews will take place beginning of May