PhD Scholarships at Max Plank Institute for Iron Research (MPIE)

The IMPRS-SurMat represents a unique cooperative effort involving the Max Planck Institute for Iron Research (MPIE) in Duesseldorf, the Max Planck Institute for Coal Research in Muelheim, and the Ruhr University (RUB) in Bochum. In addition, three renowned Chinese research institutions closely cooperate with SurMat.

The IMPRS-SurMat covers topics ranging from fundamental scientific issues to engineering applications. This includes topics such as material stability (corrosion and interfacial adhesion), local reactivities on heterogeneous surfaces (corrosion and heterogeneous catalysis), the sophisticated tailoring of surfaces by thin film and nano-structuring techniques, and computational material design and atomistic modelling on interfaces.

The laboratories within the IMPRS-SurMat provide the most modern surface and interface analytical techniques and surface technologies. For theoretical studies high performance computational facilities and cutting edge computational tools are available.

Students holding either an excellent Master’s degree or a “Diplom” in Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Geo-Science or related subjects can apply for admission.

Scholarship Application Deadline: February 18th 2011.

For futher information: http://www.mpie.de/index.php?id=surmat

PhD position at Max Plank Institute for Meteorology, Hamburg

PhD position in regional climate modeling, Max Planck Inst for Meteorology 2009

The Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI-M), a multidisciplinary Center for Climate and Earth System research located in Hamburg, Germany, invites applications for PhD (m/f) in the field of regional climate modelling

For further information, please contact Lorenzo Tomassini via Email

The Ph.D will be part of the FP7 EU project SafeLand in the department "The Atmosphere in the Earth System" and will focus on the investigation of extreme precipitation events. High-resolution simulations, both hydrostatic and non-hydrostatic, will be performed with the regional climate model REMO over different regions in Europe in order to investigate characteristics of extreme rainfall events. Statistical methods of extreme value theory are supposed to be applied to establish links between local dynamical processes and large-scale atmospheric circulation patterns.

The applicant is expected to have an MSc or diploma in mathematics, physics, meteorology, oceanography, geosciences or a related field. A basic knowledge in programming and statistical data analysis is desired. The ability to work efficiently in a team is regarded as essential. There is the possibility to apply for the International Max Planck Research School on Earth System Modelling.

The position is offered for three years. Payment will be in accordance with German public service positions (TVoeD E13/2), including extensive social security plans. The conditions of employment follow the rules of the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Sciences and those of the German civil service.

The Max Planck Institute for Meteorology seeks to increase the number of female scientists and encourages them to apply. Handicapped persons with comparable qualifications receive preferential status.

All applications (including a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, copies of scientific degrees, and the names and contact information of three references), received before 4 May 2009 will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

Max Planck Institute for Meteorology
Administration (SAS2009-05)
Bundesstrasse 53
D-20146 Hamburg
Germany
or
via E-Mail application-mpim@zmaw.de (pdf-attachments only)

Link: http://www.math-jobs.com/j.php?i=879

PhD Fellowships in Life Sciences at Hannover Medical School, Germany

Since 2006, the German Research Foundation (DFG) provides funding to Hannover
Medical School (MHH) and the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) in Braunschweig to maintain an International Research Training Group (IRTG) together with the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm (coordinators: Sebastian Suerbaum, Hannover, and Birgitta Henriques-Normark, Stockholm). The central aim of the programme is to give young researchers the opportunity to perform their PhD work in the rapidly moving field of the infection biology of human microbial pathogens in a highly stimulating, competitive, international environment. The core element of the IRTG is a joint research programme centering on the question how human microbial pathogens achieve acute or persistent infection and how the host organism reacts to persistent infection. In addition, graduate students will participate in a highly interdisciplinary joint study programme.

Stipends will be 1365 €/month and are available for up to three years. It is an integral part of the programme that PhD students spend 6-12 months in one of the partner labs at the Karolinska Institute.

Candidates who hold the equivalent of a master’s or diploma degree in Biology, Biochemistry or Life Sciences, or who graduated in medicine are welcome to apply. Those applicants who are selected for interviews in a first round of screening will be asked to attend a selection workshop in Hannover to be held June 10 / 11, 2009.

The deadline for receipt of a complete application is April 30, 2009.

Applications are only accepted via the online application platform
http://www.irtg1273.mh-hannover.de


For detailed information on faculty and projects see
http://www.mh-hannover.de/4587.html

PhD Fellowships in Biochemistry at Friedrich Schiller University, Germany

JSMC invites applications for a PhD Fellowship on the topic Chemical crosstalk among bacterial
predators

The genus Lysobacter constitutes a physiologically unique group of organisms within the
proteobacteria that practices wolf pack behavior to prey on other microbes. The research project is focused on the identification and characterisation of chemical factors that trigger or mediate
group predation using methods of molecular biology and analytical chemistry.

We expect:
- a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Microbiology, Biochemistry or Chemistry. Candidates about
to earn their degree are welcome to apply.
- high motivation and interest to join one of the interdisciplinary research areas of JSMC
- creativity and interest to shape your own thesis project
- an integrative and cooperative personality
- very good communication skills in English (instruction language at JSMC)

We offer:
- a highly communicative atmosphere within a scientific network providing top?level researchconditions
- a PhD stipend paid for 3 years according to the rules of the DFG (German Research Foundation)
as well as generous research funding
- a comprehensive mentoring program with efficient supervision by a team of supervisors
- courses in novel technologies and soft skills
- Jena - the German City of Science 2008: a young and lively city with dynamic business
activities,successful scientific centres of innovation and a vibrant cultural scene around the
famous Friedrich
Schiller University

Friedrich Schiller University Jena is an equal opportunity employer.

The application procedure is handled online exclusively via the JSMC website www.jsmc.uni.jena.de

Please visit this website to acquaint yourself with details about the project above and other PhD
projects offered within the current JSMC Recruitment Call. Then complete and submit the
‘Statement of Interest’ form downloadable from www.jsmc.uni.jena.de. Applications can only be
considered upon receipt of the completed form, submitted by email to apply.jsmc@uni.jena.de.
DO NOT submit any additional documents at this point.

Deadline for submission of the ‘Statement of Interest’: April 6th, 2009.

Selected applicants will be invited to the JSMC Recruitment Meeting in Jena, Germany, at the end of June,2009. PhD fellowship awarding decisions will be made shortly thereafter (July 2009).

Master in evolution, ecology and systematics at University of Munich

EESLMU stands for the Munich Graduate School for Evolution, Ecology and Systematics.

Since 2007 the University of Munich (LMU) offers a 2-year, international Master program in Evolution, Ecology and Systematics (EES).

The EES Master program contains many innovative elements such as a mentoring program, integrated skills courses and individual research training. We also apply a feedback and revision system instead of simple grading. All courses are offered in English. Classes are small and students have a lot of contact to the teachers. Thanks to funding by the Volkswagen Foundation, students can apply for their own research and travel money and for money to invite international speakers.

Applications to start in October 2009 are now welcome from highly motivated students who have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in biology or a related subject.

Application deadlines: 30th of April (for non-EU students) and 30th of June (for EU-students and others who don’t need a visa to study in Germany).

For more information, please have a look at our website (http://www.eeslmu.de) or contact by e-mail.
Elisabeth Brunner*
Program Coordinator of the Munich Graduate School for Evolution, Ecology, and Systematics
Department Biologie II
University of Munich (LMU)
Grohaderner Str.
Planegg-Martinsried
Tel: 0049 89 2180 74 208

http://www.eeslmu.de/

eeswikibrunner@bio.lmu.de

PhD studentships at Hannover Medical School (MHH), Germany

Hannover Biomedical Research School, as part of Hannover Medical School (MHH), invites applications for PhD studentships, to commence in October 2009.

The three-year study programs, taught in English, are aimed at post-graduates in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine as well as those from Life Science fields. The PhD program “Regenerative Sciences” is also open to students from the various disciplines of Materials Sciences. As well as working on a 3-year research project, students also attend seminars, lab and soft-skill courses, congresses, symposia and summer schools. Successful candidates will be awarded a PhD, alternatively Dr. rer. nat. Scholarships are to be fully funded by the DFG (Excellence Initiative), MHH, partner institutes and their respective departments.

We are looking for highly-motivated candidates who have an active interest in one of the fields associated with one or more of the programs on offer. Excellent written and spoken English skills are required. With nearly two thirds of our students coming from outside Germany, international applicants are welcome. Deadline for completed applications is April 1st, 2009. Application forms to be found on the website below (NB. Please send us your preferences by clicking on the respective program in our online application process on www.mh-hannover.de/hbrs.html).

MD/PhD “Molecular Medicine”: The program aims to form a bridge between Science and the Clinic, in research as well as in teaching. For information on this program contact: Dr. Susanne Kruse (Tel: +49-(0)511-532-6011 / E-mail: daniel.marlies@mh-hannover.de)

PhD Infection Biology: Students focus on the main topics in Infection, Immunology, Microbiology, Virology and Cell Biology. For information on this program contact Luise Fiegehenn (Tel: +49-(0)511-532-9742 / E-mail: zib@mh-hannover.de)

PhD Regenerative Sciences: Research and teaching concentrate on Developmental Biology, Stem Cell Biology, Biology of Ageing and Degeneration, Growth Factors and Other Regenerative Agents, Cell Therapy, Tissue Engineering including Materials and Natural Sciences, and Ethical as well as Regulatory Implications. For information on this program contact Dr. Daniela Pelz (Tel: +49-(0)511-532-5206 / E-mail: pelz.daniela@mh-hannover.de)