11 fully funded PhD student positions in the computational & experimental plant sciences, in Cologne, Germany
The International Max Planck Research School on Understanding Complex Plant Traits using Computational and Evolutionary Approaches is a local collaboration between the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research and the University of Cologne, Germany. International students are closely supervised by an advisory committee, receive training in professional skills and are supported to share their scientific insights. All training is in English.
Who is eligible
- highly qualified and motivated students from any nationality
- hold a Master’s degree or comparable and have completed 4 to 5 years of university studies in subjects relevant to the individual projects.
- have proved track record of academic and research excellence
- be fluent in written and spoken English.
What is offered
- an excellent, international and interdisciplinary research environment with state-of-the-art facilities and a renowned faculty.
- Positions are fully funded for 3 years with possible extension.
- Salary is based upon the framework of a Max Planck Society doctoral funding contract (TVöD 13, 65%).
- Successful applicants will be enrolled at a German University, which is typically the University of Cologne (UoC). The Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research (MPIPZ) and the University of Cologne are equal opportunity employers.
List of projects available can be found here.
Deadline: 6 January 2024