International PhD Position in Hydrocarbon Metabolism Archaea, Germany

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: PhD project in Hydrocarbon metabolism in Archaea
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
• The applicants need an MSc degree (or equivalent) in biological sciences or related fields. Skills and interests in microbiology, molecular biology/bioinformatics and biochemistry are important. The applicant should be willing to join ship-based research expeditions and work in an interdisciplinary team at MPI Bremen and partner institutions.

Offered Benefits

The scholars will receive personal research funds and salary during PhD study in Germany.

Application Process

• How to Apply: To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must take part in a research degree program. After that, they can complete an application for the grant.
• Supporting Documents: Students need to submit documents can be in German or English.
• Motivation letter (1 page)
• Application form
• Project proposal for a doctoral thesis that shall be pursued by a doctoral
• Researcher in the three years of funding by the HFA(max. 3 pages). The doctoral project must not have started yet.
• Timeline and work schedule for the proposed project for the doctoral thesis (1 page)
• CV (max five pages, including teaching experience and experience in supervision of students and doctoral researchers)
• List of key publications (max. 10)
• Doctoral certificate not older than seven years (translated into English or German)
• Documentation if exemption from the seven years post-doctorate regulation is applied for (e.g., birth certificates of children, proof of parental leave)
• Letter of support by the head of the institute
• Admission Requirements: For taking admission, candidates must have a master’s degree for the award.
• Language Requirement: Students need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English.