JSMC PhD Fellowships for German and International Researchers in Germany

The Graduate School of Excellence ‘JSMC’ invites
applications for doctoral research fellowships available for 9 JSMC
research projects. Fellowship will be awarded for a period of three years.
Applicants must have a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Natural Sciences
(molecular ecology, microbiology, evolutionary biology, or entomology). Both
German as well as international students are welcome to apply. However,
candidates should demonstrate adequate competence in the English language as
English is the language of instruction at JSMC. Application deadline is
March 31st, 2014.

Study Subject (s): Fellowship
will be awarded for a total of 9 JSMC research projects:
– Extraction of unstructured information related to gene regulatory
interactions in human pathogenic fungi from biological research papers
– Epigenetic control of secondary metabolism in filamentous fungi
(Bioinformatic analysis and modeling)
– Characterization of pathogen-leukocyte interaction by means of Raman
spectroscopys
– Control of microbial adhesion through physically and chemically
nanostructured materials surfaces for the reduction of materials-associated
infections
– Basidiomycete polyketides as potential mediators in organismal
interactions
– Analysis of the molecular interaction of the human pathogenic
fungus Candida albicans with human immune effector cells
– Exploring the chemical potential and mechanisms of marine
microbe-invertebrate interactions
– Discovery of Small Molecule Inhibitors of Multicellular Development
– Symbiosis-specific exudate components from the beneficial root-colonizing
fungus Piriformospora indica and Arabidopsis thaliana
Course Level: Fellowship is available for pursuing PhD research
programme at JSMC Friedrich Schiller University Jena in Germany.
Scholarship Provider: JSMC Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Eligibility:
– a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Natural Sciences (molecular ecology,
microbiology, evolutionary biology, or entomology). Candidates about to earn
their degree are welcome to apply.
– Desirable methodological skills: design of bioassays, molecular techniques
(e.g. PCR, cloning/sequencing, FISH), bioinformatics experience (not required),
statistical analysis
– 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 with enthusiasm for actively
participating in the lively JSMC Community
-very good communication skills in English (instruction language at JSMC)
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: International and German applicants are eligible for these JSMC
PhD Fellowships.
Scholarship Description: Selection of applicants for the JSMC PhD Fellowships (= funding
for a 3-year doctoral research project including employment and research budget)
is organized in JSMC Recruitments. Once or twice per year JSMC Recruitment
Calls are launched with up to 20 research projects being offered per call.
Applications for the JSMC Fellowships are invited from young researchers from
all over the world.
Duration of award(s): A doctoral researcher position (TV-L E13, 65%) funded for three years
based on the regulations of the German Research Foundation as well as generous
research funding.
What does it cover?
-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 based on
the regulations of the DFG (German Research Foundation) as well as generous
research funding
-a comprehensive mentoring program with supervision by a team of advisers
-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.
Notification: Selected
applicants will be invited to the JSMC Recruitment Meeting in Jena, Germany,
on June 16-18, 2014. Awarding decisions will be made shortly thereafter,
allowing the projects to start immediately.
How to Apply: The mode
of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is March 31st, 2014.
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