To encourage students in Germany, Heidelberg University is offering the PhD Positions in the mechanistic and functional impact of RNA for the academic year 2021-2022.
The project aims to dissect the mechanisms and function of m6A in alternative splicing regulation. The experiments will be performed in Drosophila and human cells to work out evolutionarily conserved principles and differences.
As a public research institution, Heidelberg University’s mission is to advance knowledge and skills for the benefit of current and future generations in an environment that values diversity and tolerance.
Why study at Heidelberg University? Heidelberg University places a strong priority on the training of students and young researchers in addition to its academic and social responsibilities. It facilitates early integration into research techniques and topics through the use of fresh research-based teaching concepts.
Application Deadline: October 31, 2021
Founded in 1386, Universität Heidelberg (Heidelberg University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Heidelberg (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Baden-Wurttemberg. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg (Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts Baden-Württemberg), Universität Heidelberg is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universität Heidelberg offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 633 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.