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JSMC Natural science Biochemistry Microbiology PhD Researcher Position Immunology Molecular ecology Life science

Examples of scientific disciplines covered (click here for project descriptions):

Microbiology + Immunology
Biochemistry + Molecular Ecology
Biogeosciences + Geochemistry
Bioinformatics/Systems Biology
Microbial Biotechnology
…
We expect:

a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Natural or Life Sciences. 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 doctoral researcher position (TV-L E13, 65%) funded for three years 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.

See required qualifications above

December 2nd, 2012 (12pm, CET)

http://www.jsmc.uni-jena.de/phd-program/fellowship-application/online-application-portal/

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