12 fully funded PhD positions

Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA); Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 35.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player in the field of ageing research is offering up to 12 fully funded PhD positions in a vibrant international environment. This unique opportunity allows talented researchers to engage in cutting-edge projects across various prestigious institutes in Cologne. The structured Ph.D. programme emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, providing extensive training and mentorship to ensure a successful academic journey. With a focus on diversity and equal opportunity, this initiative encourages applications from all qualified individuals, particularly women and candidates with disabilities. Join a community dedicated to advancing knowledge in the life sciences and make a significant impact in the field.

Leistungen

Internationale Forschungsumgebung

Karriereberatung und Mentoring

Methodenkurse und Workshops

Unterstützung für internationale Studenten

Qualifikationen

• Hochqualifizierte und motivierte Studenten mit einem M.Sc. oder gleichwertigem Abschluss.
• Nachweis von sehr guten Noten im B.Sc. und M.Sc. Studium.

Aufgaben

• Durchführung von Ph.D. Projekten in einem interdisziplinären Forschungsumfeld.
• Teilnahme an einem strukturierten Ph.D. Programm mit Karriereberatung.

Kenntnisse

Biologie

Biochemie

Bioinformatik

Molekularbiologie

Genetik

Translational Medicine

Englisch (C1)

Ausbildung

M.Sc. oder gleichwertiger Abschluss

Jobbeschreibung

The Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA) in Germany is a joint venture of the University of Cologne Excellence Cluster on Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD), the University Hospital Cologne, the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, and the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research. Cologne has emerged as a leading global research hub with a stellar constellation of institutes and scientists dedicated to ageing research in Life Sciences. We offer up to 12 fully funded PhD positions to highly motivated and talented researchers. The structured Ph.D. training programme within a cutting-edge research environment will start on an individual basis between July 1 and October 1, 2024. The initial contract is limited to three years. Payment is based on the German TV-L E13 scale, 65% if terms and conditions under collective bargaining law are fulfilled or on an equivalently remunerated Ph.D. support contract of the Max Planck Society.

We offer

• An outstanding international research environment at one of the most prestigious ageing research clusters in Europe
• Excellent infrastructure for training and research by internationally recognized scientists in facilities with state-of-the-art technologies
• Ph.D. projects that can be carried out in up to 52 participating research groups of the above-mentioned institutes
• An interdisciplinary and structured Ph.D. programme in the vibrant city of Cologne, Germany, completely conducted in English
• An individual career mentoring programme, extensive methods courses, and soft skill workshops
• Intensive support and guidance for international students in all administrative matters

We are looking for

• Highly qualified and motivated students holding an M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Biology, Cell / Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Genetics, Medical Biology, Translational Medicine, or a related field
• Students who have already proven their motivation, interest, and qualification for the above-mentioned research areas by achieving very good grades in their B.Sc. and M.Sc. studies
• Candidates with very good English skills (C1 level, written and spoken)

Further information

• Application period: Aug 15 - Nov 6, 2023
• Online application portal:

The associated institutes are committed to diversity, perspectives, and equal opportunity. Applications from people with disabilities and their peers are especially welcome; people with disabilities are preferred if equally qualified. We also seek to increase the number of women in underrepresented areas and therefore explicitly encourage women to apply.