Monday, December 14, 2009

PhD Positions in Cell biology, Epigenetics, Immunobiology, at Max Planck Institute [Germany]

International Max Planck Research School for Molecular and Cellular Biology is looking for students from all over the world showing strong talent and motivation with a deep passion for science interested in Cell biology, Epigenetics and Immunobiology

We offer you:

* Exciting scientific projects addressing
o function and development of the immune system,
o regulation of protein and gene expression and its role in disease development
* Intensive mentoring in an excellent environment
* PhD program
organized by the Max-Planck Institute of Immunobiology and the University of Freiburg
* Full material support and first-class facilities for your project including intensive individualized mentoring
* International research community – official language is English

It is our goal to help you to accomplish a first author publication from your PhD and help you develop your future career. During your PhD you will have the chance to join 3 labs for a month each and select the best laboratory for your project.

You will also attend a variety of courses: intensive scientific methods and logic courses, scientific writing and presentation, planning of scientific projects, advanced language courses etc. You will network with world leading scientists, visiting the institute or meet them at the conferences.

Eligible applicants should be strongly committed and enthusiastic about science and research. Future PhD students of the Max Planck Institute and the University of Freiburg will already have excelled in their studies. They got and or are about to get their Master or Diploma or equivalent degree in the next 6 months approximately.

We are looking forward to your application. More information about the program and how to apply you will find on our web page: www.imprs-mcb.mpg.de