14 PhD Student Fellowships - Research projects on several topics in Natural and Life Sciences
Jena School for Microbial Communication
http://www.jsmc.uni-jena.de/phd-program ... rtisement/
Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC) is funded by the German Excellence Initiative. JSMC is an ambitious Graduate School with over 150 PhD students who are educated in a structured, interdisciplinary training program based on top‐level fundamental research. It conceptionally combines different research areas to a comprehensive picture of microbial communication (www.jsmc.uni‐jena.de). Institutes at five faculties of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena, six nonuniversity
research institutes as well as 12 partner companies are participating in this cutting‐edge
research and training program.
The Graduate School of Excellence ‘JSMC’ invites applications for 14 PhD Student Fellowships
Research projects on several topics in Natural and Life Sciences
We expect:
• a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Natural or Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Geosciences, Medical Sciences, etc.). 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.
The application procedure takes place exclusively online via the JSMC website:
http://www.jsmc.uni-jena.de/?id=99
To apply, please acquaint yourself with the open PhD projects and the application process described on this website. Applications can only be considered upon receipt of the completed ‘Statement of Interest’ form, submitted by email to apply‐jsmc@uni‐jena.de before the deadlines listed below.
Selected applicants will be invited to the JSMC Recruitment Meeting in Jena, Germany, in June 2012.
Awarding decisions will be made shortly thereafter, allowing the PhD projects to start immediately.
Application deadline:
- March 16, 2012 for applicants who will require a visa to enter Germany.
- April 16, 2012 for applicants who will not require a visa to enter Germany [e.g. EU citizens]
(Please note: after March 16, 2012, applications from non‐EU‐nationals can only be considered if attendance at the recruitment meeting is possible within two weeks of receiving notice of the invitation).
More information:
http://www.jsmc.uni-jena.de/phd-program ... plication/
Application Guidelines: http://www.jsmc.uni-jena.de/?id=99