Dear collegue,
The Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA) in Germany is a
joint venture of the University of Cologne Excellence Cluster on Stress
Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD), the University Hospital
Cologne, the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, the Max Planck
Institute for Metabolism Research and the Centerof Advanced European
Studies and Research (caesar). The Cologne/Bonn area has emerged as a
leading global research centre with a stellar constellation of
institutes and scientists dedicated to ageing research in Life Sciences.
We offer
12 fully funded Ph.D. positions
to highly motivated and talented students. The structured Ph.D. training
programme within a cutting edge research environment will start between
June 15 and October 1, 2017. The initial contract is limited to three
years. Payment is based on the German TV-L E13 scale, 65% if terms and
conditions under collective bargaining law are fulfilled or on an
equivalently remunerated Ph.D. support contract of the Max Planck Society.
We offer
•An outstanding international research environment at one of the most
prestigious ageing research clusters in Europe
•Excellent infrastructure for training and research by internationally
recognized scientists in facilities with state-of-the-art technologies
•Ph.D. projects that can be carried out in up to 55 participating
research groups of the above mentioned institutes
•An interdisciplinary and structured Ph.D. programme in the vibrant city
of Cologne, Germany, completely conducted in English
•An individual 3-year career mentoring programme, extensive methods
courses and soft skill workshops
•Intensive support and guidance for international students in all
administrative matters
We are looking for
•Highly qualified and motivated students holding a M.Sc. or equivalent
degree in Cell/Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Biophysics,
Bioinformatics, Translational Medicine or a related field
•A new generation of biomedical scientists who will make fundamental
scientific discoveries in the basic biology of ageing and may translate
them into improvements in health and life for people as they grow older
Further information
•Application deadline: January15, 2017
•Online application portal: http://www.ageing-grad-
<http://www.ageing-grad-school.de>school.de
<http://www.ageing-grad-school.de>
•Contact: cologne-grad-school-age from uni-
<mailto:cologne-grad-school-age from uni-koeln.de>koeln.de
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The University of Cologne and the associated institutes are committed to
diversity, diversity of perspectives and equal opportunity. Applications
from people with a disability and their peers are especially welcome.
People with a disability are preferred if equally qualified.
Applications from women are encouraged. Women will be given preference
if equally qualified, competence and professional performance, unless
located in an individual male candidate predominate reasons.
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Dr. Daniela Morick
Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing
Coordinator Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research & MPI for Biology of Ageing / PhD office
Office: Joseph-Stelzmann-Str. 9b, D-50931 Cologne
Postal address: Postfach 41 06 23, D-50866 Cologne
Tel. +49 221 37970-304
Fax +49 221 37970 88-304
daniela.morick from age.mpg.dehttp://www.ageing-grad-school.de
Office hours:
Monday: 7 am - 2 pm
Tuesday and Wednesday: 7 am - 1 pm
Thursday: 7 am - 2:30 pm
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