PhD positions at the International Max Planck Research School in Chemical and Molecular Biology, Dortmund, Germany

The International Max Planck Research School in Chemical and Molecular Biology (IMPRS-CMB) is looking for talented and motivated PhD candidates of all nationalities with an interest in

MOLECULAR and CELL BIOLOGY, BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOPHYSICS, APPLIED and THEORETICAL PHYSICS, MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY, CHEMICAL BIOLOGY, STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY, SYSTEMS BIOLOGY and related fields

We expect excellent academic scores, prior research experience but most importantly commitment and enthusiasm to face the many challenges of a PhD project.

The IMPRS-CMB is a joint program between the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology in Dortmund, the Technical University of Dortmund, the Ruhr University Bochum and the University of Duisburg-Essen. All four institutes are closely connected and located in the Ruhr Metropolitan Area, a vibrant, open and multicultural region in Germany.

The program was established over 15 years ago and has continuously provided excellent training for students from all over the world. We value independence, curiosity, ability to think out of the box and communication. We offer a collaborative, interdisciplinary and young environment for students to set the foundations of their career.

We offer:

• fully-funded PhD positions

• an international and exciting working atmosphere

• state-of-the-art research facilities

• an integrated training program that includes lectures, advanced scientific workshops, complementary skill courses and career development activities

• a mentoring program to guide and promote young scientists

DEADLINE: October 31st 2017

 For more information and to apply, please visit us at www.imprs-cmb.mpg.de

Contact: imprs@mpi-dortmund-mpg.de

 The Max Planck Society is committed to offer equal opportunities regardless of gender, nationality or disabilities of the applicants.