IMPRS-IEM PhD Program: Immunobiology, Epigenetics, and Metabolism

International Max Planck Research School of Immunobiology, Epigenetics, and Metabolism (IMPRS-IEM) is offering a PhD Graduate Program in Immunobiology, Epigenetics, and Metabolism.

Study areas:

• Immunobiology
• Epigenetics
• Cell Biology
• Biochemistry
• Metabolism
• Functional Genomics
• Bioinformatics and Proteomics

Requirements:

• Applications are welcome from excellent and highly motivated students of all nationalities with a passion for science.
• Applicants are expected to have outstanding academic record (GPA >80%, first or upper second class degree, top 10% of students in a given year)
• Applicants must have practical lab experience of at least 4-6 months
• Applicant must possess excellent English language skills (TOEFL/IELTS or equivalent certificate recommended -not required- if you are not a native speaker or did not complete your University education in an English-speaking country)
• Applicants must hold an MSc/Diploma in Biology/ Biomedicine/ Biochemistry/ Bioinformatics or related subject (to be obtained before start of program in September).

How to apply:

Apply online and following documents will be required:

• CV
• Photo (optional)
• Essay of Research Experience and Motivation (max. 2 page)
• Essay detailing a leadership experience in your life (max. 1 page)
• Transcripts of your academic education (Diploma, MSc and BSc or equivalent)
• Certificates of your degrees (Diploma, MSc and BSc or equivalent)
• English language certificate (recommended if you are not a native speaker or did not complete your University education in an English-speaking country, not mandatory)
• Results of knowledge tests (GRE, GATE or equivalent if available – not mandatory)
• Contact details of three referees – Please inform your referees before you enter their email addresses in the application system.