International Leibniz Research School (ILRS Jena), Germany is inviting applications for PhD position. The position is available for a research project on Immunevasion of the human pathogenic yeast Candida albicans. The three-year PhD position is available starting from August 2013. For applying the position, applicants must have Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Natural or Life Sciences. Candidates about to earn their degree are also eligible for this position. The online application process is handled via the website of the Graduate School of Excellence ‘Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC). The application will close on May 1st, 2013.
Study Subject(s): The position is available for a research project on Immunevasion of the human pathogenic yeast Candida albicans.
Course Level: This position is available for pursuing PhD degree.
Scholarship Provider: International Leibniz Research School (ILRS Jena)
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Eligibility:
-a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Natural or Life Sciences. Research at ILRS is centred around “Microbial and Biomolecular Interactions”. Candidates about to earn their degree are welcome to apply.
– high motivation and interest to join one of the research areas of ILRS
– an integrative and cooperative personality
– very good communication skills in English.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Germany can apply for this position.
Scholarship Description: The Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology – Hans Knöll Institute – in cooperation with the Friedrich Schiller University and the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology are offering an international graduate training program. The International Leibniz Research School (ILRS Jena) gives doctoral researchers the possibility to prepare for their PhD exam in an ambitious program providing excellent research conditions. They invite applications for a PhD Student Position (Ref.No. ILRS_07/2013) on Immunevasion of the human pathogenic yeast Candida albicans.
Duration of award(s): The three-year PhD position is available starting from August 2013.
What does it cover?
– a top-level research environment
– efficient supervision by a team of advisors
– a comprehensive mentoring program (cf. Program of Study)
– courses in state-of-the-art technologies and soft skills
– strong communication and interaction between the involved institutions
– Jena – City of Science: innovative business activities, successful scientific centres and a vibrant cultural scene around the famous Friedrich Schiller University.
How to Apply: The application process is handled exclusively online, via the website of the Graduate School of Excellence ‘Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC)’. For the first step please acquaint yourself with the scientific projects offered on this website.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application will close on May 1st, 2013.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
