16 PhD Positions in Münster: Imaging Cellular Processes and Disease 2018, Germany

Publish Date: Mar 05, 2018

Deadline: Apr 13, 2018

16 PhD Positions in Münster: Imaging Cellular Processes and Disease 2018, Germany

The joint graduate program of the Excellence Cluster Cells in Motion (CiM) and the International Max Planck Research School - Molecular Biomedicine (IMPRS-MBM) offers positions to pursue PhD projects in the areas of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics or computer science. The program is looking for young scientists with a vivid interest in interdisciplinary projects to image cell dynamics from the subcellular to the patient level. PhD projects range from the analysis of basic cellular processes to clinical translation, from the application of novel biophysical approaches and the generation of mathematical models to the development of new imaging-related techniques and compounds.

16 fully financed PhD positions are offered. More positions financed by work contracts may be offered depending on availability. Excellent scientific and transferable skills trainings, competitive work contracts or tax-free fellowships as well as support with administrative matters, accommodation, and visas are part of the program. There are no tuition fees.

Research areas

  • Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Developmental and Stem Cell Biology
  • Vascular Biology
  • Immunology
  • Microbiology
  • Neurobiology
  • In vivo Imaging
  • High Resolution Optical Imaging
  • Biophysics
  • Chemical Biology
  • Label Chemistry
  • Mathematical Modelling
  • and more.

Requirements

Applications from highly qualified and motivated students of any nationality from biological sciences, chemistry, mathematics, computer sciences and physics are invited.

Applicants must hold a Master's degree, or equivalent (e.g. German Diploma), in life or natural sciences (e.g. biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, physics, chemistry, pharmacy or related fields), in mathematics or computer sciences. Applicants with a state examination in pharmacy can be admitted to work on pharmaceutical/chemical projects. The date of award of the Master's (or diploma, state examination) degree must not be more than 4 years ago (i.e. 4 years before the above-mentioned application deadline).

Applications are also welcome if the required degree has not yet been awarded by the time of application. However, it has to be awarded before fellowships commence in October.

Adequate English proficiency: Applicants who are not native English speakers should demonstrate an adequate competence of the English language by one of the following options: 1) acceptable results in an internationally recognized test (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS) or 2) proven higher education in English or 3) reasonably long stay in an English speaking country or 4) simply demonstrating English language abilities during presentations and interviews in Münster. Please note: Although an English proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS) is not required it is very important that the applicant can communicate well enough in spoken and written English. Knowledge of the German language is not required.

Students from Münster are also welcome to apply. Please note: Students who are already working in a group of a CiM-IMPRS member (see list of members on this page under "Faculty") are eligible for a fellowship only if they will join a different CiM-IMPRS group for their PhD.

Projects start in October 2018 (earlier starts are possible if desired). Applications can only be submitted via online system.  

Application Procedure

  •  Write the application in English language (application form, short curriculum vitae (CV), transcripts and certificates).  In the online application, name 1-3 potential CiM-IMPRS groups in which you would like to work.
  •  Identify and inform 2 academic teachers/supervisors who can send reference letters (also see 4).
  •  Submit the application (online). The applicant will receive a registration code.
  •  Ask the 2 referees to submit reference letters using the registration code.
  •  The applicant may be asked to have a Skype interview with us between 25 April and 2 May 2018.
  •  Interviews in Münster (3.5 days, obligatory, the program pays for travel and accommodation).

Acceptance to the program:

A final decision on acceptance to the program will be made on the day after the interviews. The appliacnt will be informed about our decision by e-mail. Successful applicants start their PhD projects on October 1st. The applicant can also start earlier. However, if the applicant need a visa, please note that obtaining the visa may take several months.

Students working in a Max Planck group will get a work contract. Others will receive a tax-free fellowship of 1400-1468 € per month. More PhD positions financed by work contracts may be offered depending on availability. The income after deduction of tax and health insurance of work contracts and fellowships is similar and more than sufficient for living in Germany. There are no tuition fees, but PhD students have to register with the university with a contribution of ca. 50 € / month for which they receive a ticket for free public transport in Münster and North Rhine Westfalia (!) and the opportunity to apply for cheap student dormitories.

For more information click "LINK TO ORIGINAL" below.

 

 

 


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PhD

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