JSMC Student Position: Microbial Origin of Banded Iron Formations in Germany

The Graduate
School of Excellence ‘JSMC’ offers PhD Student Position to conduct Research on
the Topic Microbial Origin of Banded Iron Formations at JSMC and Friedrich
Schiller University Jena in Germany 2013

Study
Subject(s):

The research topic
is Microbial origin of banded iron formations.

Course
Level:

This scholarship is
available for pursuing PhD level.

Scholarship
Provider:

German Excellence
Initiative

Scholarship
can be taken at:

Germany

Eligibility:

We expect:
-a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Natural Sciences (geobiology, geology,
mineralogy microbiology and/or chemistry). Candidates about to earn their
degree are welcome to apply.
desirable methodological skills: experience in optical and/or electron
microscopy methods, geochemical analysis as well as microbiology
-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)
-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.

Scholarship
Open for Students of Following Countries:

Students of any
nationality can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship
Description:

The Jena School for
Microbial Communication (JSMC) is funded by the German Excellence Initiative.
JSMC is an ambitious Graduate School with over 150 doctoral researchers who are
educated in a structured, interdisciplinary training program based on top?level
fundamental research. It conceptionally combines different research areas to a
comprehensive picture of microbial communication Institutes at five faculties
of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena, six non?university research
institutes as well as 12 partner companies are participating in this
cutting?edge research and training program.

Tenure
of award:

Scholarship is
available for three years.

What
does it cover?

We offer:
-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 advisors
-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/ILRS Recruitment Meeting in Jena, Germany, on Feb
4-6, 2013. Awarding decisions will be made shortly thereafter allowing the
projects to start immediately.