Germany: 14 PhD Student Fellowships

Overview

A total of 14 PhD research projects are offered within the JSMC Recruitment Call 2012/1 (see list below). Since they cover a broad range of scientific disciplines, we invite young researchers from various scientific backgrounds to apply.

The Graduate School of Excellence ‘JSMC’ invites applications for

14 PhD Student Fellowships

Research projects on several topics in Natural and Life Sciences

Examples of scientific disciplines covered (click here for project descriptions):

Microbiology
Immunology
Biochemistry
Geosciences
Molecular Ecology
Bioinformatics/Systems Biology
Marine Chemical Ecology
Organic Chemistry
Medical Sciences
...

We expect:

a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Natural or Life Sciences. Candidates about to obtain their degree are welcome to apply
high motivation and interest in joining one of the interdisciplinary research areas of the JSMC
creativity and interest in shaping your own thesis project
an integrative and cooperative personality as well as enthusiasm for actively participating in the lively JSMC Community
very good communication skills in English (the language of instruction at the JSMC)

We offer:

a highly communicative atmosphere within a scientific network providing top-level research facilities
a PhD stipend paid for three years according to the regulations of the DFG (German Research Foundation) as well as generous research funding
a comprehensive mentoring program with efficient supervision by a team of supervisors
a top-level PhD training program with courses in state-of-the-art research technologies and soft skills

Jena – the German City of Science 2008: a young and lively town with dynamic business activities, successful scientific centers of innovation and a vibrant cultural scene around the famous Friedrich Schiller University.

Friedrich Schiller University Jena is an equal opportunity employer.

Further links:

Please read the application guidelines carefully!
The 1st step of the application procedure is the submit the completed "Statement of Interest" form to apply-jsmc(at)uni-jena .

Please don't send your application directly to the project supervisors. Contact them only if you have specific scientific questions on their projects.

For all other matters, please refer to our FAQ, the guide for completing the Statement of Interest, or send an email to apply-jsmc(at)uni-jena .

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