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Job posted by University of Würzburg Graduate Schools (07/10/2009 09:03)
Job Description
Job
18 Doctoral Fellowships in the Life Sciences (PhD, Dr. rer. nat.)
Research Framework Programme/
Marie Curie Actions
No
Job Reference Number
GSLS 1009 EX
Main Research Field
Biological sciences
Sub Research Field
Other
Job Summary
The Graduate School of Life Sciences Invites Applications for its Doctoral Programs:
18 fellowships by the “Excellence Initiative by the German Federal and State Governments”
Job Description
Würzburg is one of the leading German Universities in the Life Sciences based on funding by the German Research Foundation (DFG Ranking 2009). Internationally renowned research centres such as the Biocenter, the Research Center for Infectious Diseases, and the DFG Research Center for Experimental Biomedicine (Rudolf Virchow Center) contribute to this standing.
The Graduate School of Life Sciences (GSLS) is directly linked to those research centers. It comprises about 240 doctoral students and runs research training groups in the following major sections:
Biomedicine | Infection and Immunity | Integrative Biology | Neuroscience | MD/PhD program (MDs only)
We offer
* an international, English spoken and widely visible research environment,
* a personal fellowship, conference money and funding of research expenses for three years,
* continuous supervision and mentoring by a thesis committee of three principal investigators,
* a strong network of peers,
* advanced scientific and transferable skills training,
* special tutoring for international students.
We expect
* passion for and experience in research,
* an excellent university degree obtained within the last two years, usually a M.Sc. or German Diploma (if graduation is expected by March 2010 you may apply; exceptional candidates holding an Honours B.Sc. may join after a qualification period),
* proven excellent oral and written English skills, willingness to learn basic German,
* eagerness to work in an interdisciplinary and international environment.
If this is a match, please refer to the GSLS homepage for details and online application (Deadline Nov 16, 2009):
http://www.graduateschools.uni-wuerzburg.de/life_sciences
Please also visit the GSLS homepage for several other funded PhD positions currently available at the GSLS.
Type of Contract
Temporary
Status
Full-time
Country
GERMANY
City
Würzburg
Benefits
Family surcharge plus prolongation of fellowship or subsidies for child care
Comment/web site for additional job details
http://www.graduateschools.uni-wuerzburg.de/life_sciences/for_doctoral_students/application/gsls_fellowships/
Organisation/Institute Contact Data
Organisation
Graduate School of Life Sciences
Street
Paradeplatz 4
City
Würzburg
Postal Code
97070
Country
GERMANY
E-Mail
schroeder-koehne@uni-wuerzburg.de
Website
http://www.graduateschools.uni-wuerzburg.de/life_sciences/
Application Details
Job Starting Date
01/04/2010
Application Deadline
16/11/2009
How To Apply
website
Personal Data treatment
(according to local legislation)
yes
Required Education Level
Degree
MSc
Diplom
Degree Field
Biological sciences
Chemistry
Physics
Pharmacological sciences
Medical sciences
Required Languages
Language
ENGLISH
Prority
High
Reading level
Excellent
Writing level
Excellent
Comprehension level
Excellent
Speaking level
Excellent
Language
GERMAN
Prority
Normal
Reading level
Basic
Writing level
Basic
Comprehension level
Basic
Speaking level
Basic
Required Certifications
Certification Type
Other
Required Research Experiences
Main Research Field
Biological sciences
Years of Research Experience
1
