PhD positions in the life sciences starting September 2023
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University/Institute: IMPRS - From Molecules to Organisms, MPI for Biology, University
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Location: Germany - Tübingen |
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Focus: Bioinformatics |
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Recommended Undergraduate Degrees: Biology, Computer Science |
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Degree Offered: Ph.D/DSc (4 years)Ph.D/DSc (Major/Primary Degree) |
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Key characteristics of program:
Apply now to join our PhD program in the life sciences. We train the next generation of scientists to study complex biological processes that cannot be adequately understood within the limits of a single discipline. The challenging and innovative program bridges between diverse disciplines and several levels of biological organization.
Research fields covered include:
• Biophysics
• Biochemistry + structural biology
• Bioinformatics +computational biology
• Molecular +cellular biology
• Developmental biology + genetics
• Genomics +proteomics
• Microbiology + microbiome science
• Evolutionary biology + ecology
Training is offered in a range of core and specialised skills; a thesis advisory committee provides individual project guidance. The working language of our school is English; places are fully funded.
We expect applicants to hold an excellent degree in natural or computer science at Masters level by September 2023. You should possess skills and knowledge matching to your intended area of research, plus a high level of motivation. Applicants with degrees obtained outside the European Higher Education Area need to supply scores from the GRE General Test.
The International Max Planck Research School IMPRS “From Molecules to Organisms” program is offered by the Max Planck Institute for Biology Tübingen in conjunction with the Friedrich Miescher Laboratory and the Eberhard Karls University in Tübingen, Germany.
Apply now - Application deadline: 5 February 2023
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Program Goals:
Our requirements:
• An excellent University degree (obtained or pending) at Masters level in the life sciences or a related discipline
• Skills and knowledge matching your proposed area of doctoral research
• High motivation and a passion for research
• Excellent spoken and written English
Who can apply?
Anyone - female or male, any nationality or background - who meets our academic requirements is encouraged to apply.
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Additional Information
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Year Program Established: 2012
Scholarships/assistanceships may be available: Yes
Type of academic terms: Semester
Average number of applicants per year: 400
Average number of applicants accepted per year: 20
Average number of incoming students per year: 20
Average number of graduates per year: 4
Program URL: https://www.phd.tuebingen.mpg.de/imprs
Contact Person: Ms Patheiger (phd@tuebingen.mpg.de)
Last updated: Jan 25, 2023 |
