IMPRS for Evolutionary Biology: 10 PhD positions 2464 views

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Evolutionary Biology is offering up to 10 PhD positions and fellowships. It is a joint initiative of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology, the University of Kiel and the Helmholtz Center for Ocean Research Kiel (GEOMAR). The school offers an internationally competitive research environment with state of art facilities. The participating groups are working on a broad variety of scientific topics including molecular, behavioral, theoretical and organismal approaches.

Offer:

• Graduate program starts with a rotation period of 3 months followed by a PhD project of three years including seminars, courses and workshops.
• Language of the graduate school is English.
• Financial support is provided throughout the program.

Eligibility:

• Applicant must be well-motivated and highly-qualified from any countries.
• Applicant must hold Master of Science degree or a Diploma as well as a strong interest in Evolutionary Biology and flexibility in the research project are prerequisites for entering the program.

Application:

• Apply via online application portal for a PhD project. Applications must include the following:
• Motivation letter (including a statement to your special evolutionary interests) for applying to this program (maximum 2 pages).
• CV with personal details (including birth date), contact address, details on exams and courses taken (incl grades and a description how to read them), publications (if any) and all other relevant personal information (maximum 2 pages)
• Up to three names of academic teachers who could provide reference letters.
• Preference list of three specific projects including a short statement on the reason for the choice (maximum 1 page)

Important dates:

• Interviews will be held from April 08-May 02
• Program itself starts on September 16, 2019