Job offer

Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established research institution in Germany is offering Master Fellowships for motivated students in the field of ageing research. This opportunity allows candidates to engage in a vibrant research environment, collaborating with leading scientists and institutes. Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend while pursuing structured Master programmes in Biological Sciences or Biochemistry. This is an excellent chance to kickstart a career in a prestigious research cluster focused on ageing and its associated diseases. If you are passionate about making a difference in this vital area of study, consider applying to join this innovative fellowship program.

Leistungen

Outstanding international research environment

Close contact with principal investigators

Support for international students

Excellent infrastructure for training and research

Qualifikationen

• Candidates must hold a BSc degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or related fields.
• Admission to structured Master programmes is required.

Aufgaben

• The role involves pursuing a Master fellowship in ageing research.
• Engagement in cutting-edge research related to ageing and regeneration.

Kenntnisse

Biology

Biochemistry

Computational Biology

Genetics

Neuroscience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry

Related subject

Jobbeschreibung

Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research

Organisation/Company

Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research Department University of Cologne Excellence Cluster CECAD, University Hospital Cologne, Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research

Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions

Country: Germany

Application Deadline: 15 Jul 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)

Type of Contract: Not Applicable

Job Status: Not Applicable

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

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 cluster with a stellar constellation of institutes and scientists dedicated to ageing research in Life Sciences. We offer up to

5 Master Fellowships

to highly motivated and talented students holding a BSc degree in Biology, Biochemistry or a related subject. The Master fellowship programme is embedded in a cutting-edge research environment and will start on October 1, 2025. Admission to one of the structured and well-established Master programmes in Biological Sciences (Computational Biology, Genetics and Biology of Aging and Regeneration or Neuroscience) or the Master programme Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at the University of Cologne is a prerequisite for receiving a Master fellowship. Master Fellowships are 992 €/month and will be awarded for a maximum duration of 1.5 years and until the start of the Master thesis project.

We offer

• An outstanding international research environment at one of the most prestigious ageing research clusters in Europe
• Close contact to our principal investigators and research groups of the above-mentioned institutes
• Possibility to apply to the Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research for structured PhD studies
• Excellent infrastructure for training and research by internationally recognized scientists in facilities with state-of-the-art technologies
• Support and guidance for international students in all administrative matters
• Highly qualified students holding a BSc degree in Biology, Biochemistry or a related subject who are motivated to explore the field of ageing research at an early stage of their career
• Outstanding students of the Master programme Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at the University of Cologne who started in the summer term 2025

Languages: ENGLISH Level Good

Eligibility Criteria

Admission to one of the structured and well-established Master programmes in Biological Sciences (Computational Biology, Genetics and Biology of Aging and Regeneration or Neuroscience) or the Master programme Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at the University of Cologne is a prerequisite for receiving a Master fellowship.

Number of offers available: 5

Company/Institute: Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, the University of Cologne Excellence Cluster on Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD), the University Hospital Cologne, Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research

Country: Germany

State/Province: North Rhine-Westphalia

City: Cologne

Postal Code: 50931

Street: Joseph-Stelzmann-Str. 9b