12 FULLY FUNDED PHD POSITIONS

Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA) in Germany offers 12 fully funded PhD positions within a vibrant international environment. Contracts run for at least three years with pay based on TV-L E13 scale, 65% or equivalent PhD support.

The program provides supervision, English-language doctoral training, and extensive career mentoring in Cologne. Applicants should hold an MSc or equivalent and demonstrate excellent academic records, a clear interest in ageing research, and very good

Qualifikationen

• Applicants with an MSc or equivalent degree in Biology, Cell/Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Genetics, Medical Biology, Translational Medicine, or related fields.
• Excellent academic performance in BSc and MSc studies with strong motivation for ageing research.
• Very good English skills (C1 level, written and spoken).

Kenntnisse

English C1

Ausbildung

MSc or equivalent degree in Biology or related fields

Jobbeschreibung

The Cologne Graduate Schoolof Ageing Research (CGA) in Germanyis a joint venture of the University of Cologne Excellence Cluster on Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD), the University Hospital and the Max Planck Institutes for Biology of Ageing and for Metabolism Research. We offer up to

12 FULLY FUNDED PHD POSITIONS

to highly motivated and talented researchers. The structured PhD training programme within a cutting-edge research environment will start on an individual basis between July 1 and October 1, 2027.

We offer

An outstanding international research environment at one of Europe's most prestigious ageing research clusters, comprising 49 interdisciplinary research groups

Initial work contracts of at least three years with payment based on the German TV-L E13 scale, 65% or on an equivalently remunerated PhD support contractof the Max Planck Society

Dedicated supervision with academic guidancefrom thesis advisorycommittees

Comprehensive PhD programme in the vibrantcity of Cologne,conducted in English

Individual career mentoring & coaching, wide range of methodology & soft skills courses

Annual conference travel grants

Intensive support and guidance for international studentsin all administrative matters

We are looking for

Applicants with an MSc or equivalent degree in Biology,Cell/Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Genetics, MedicalBiology, Translational Medicine, or related fields

Students with excellent academic performance in their BSc and MSc studies and a clear interest in the above-mentioned researchareas, with strong motivation for ageing research

Candidates with very good English skills (C1 level, written and spoken)

APPLICATION PERIOD: AUGUST11 - NOVEMBER 3, 2026

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. Applications from people with disabilities are especially welcome and will be given preference if equally qualified. To increase the number of women in areas where they are underrepresented, we strongly encourage women to apply