Apply now to get a PhD Programme at Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research in Germany 2021

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Description

PHD-PROGRAMME

Cologne graduate school offers an international research environment, characterized by outstanding ageing research, excellent supervision, early independence in research and state-of-the-art facilities. They are dedicated to providing first-class conditions for young scientists in a cutting edge and inspiring environment. Their competitive PhD programme provides a world-class starting platform for a successful career in science.

The programme is highly selective and invites outstanding university graduates wishing to work towards a PhD in the fields of ageing and age-related diseases to become part of the vibrant and international research scene in the Cologne/Bonn area.
The CGA orientation days in October provide you with all information needed in order to start your PhD.

Opportunity Focus Areas:
Cell and Molecular Biology
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Bioinformatics
Bioengineering
Pharmacology
Neuroscience
Medical Biology

Specialties

Bioinformatics, Biology, Medicine & Health, Natural Sciences & Mathematics, Neuroscience, Pharmacy& Pharmacology

Eligibilities

Age

25 - 35, 36 - 60

Gender

All

Nationality

Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Cyprus, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE, Yemen

Required Languages

Required English Tests

Required Tests

Specific Requirements

Other Requirements

Benefits

Salary

Note: All PhD students receive a work contract including social benefits for a period of 3 years. Payment is based on the German TVL-13 scale, 65% (monthly gross salary approx. €2,600 in the first year) if terms and conditions under collective bargaining law are fulfilled or on the equivalently remunerated PhD support contract of the Max Planck Society. If the PhD project should not be finished within 3 years, the respective PI will finance the student for at least one additional year under the same conditions.

Others

Note: The CGA Coordination offers support in all personal and administrative matters including visa, residence permits, housing, opening of bank accounts, insurances, contracts and all issues related to your PhD.

Others

Note: Every student will furthermore have one main supervisor as well as two co-supervisors with whom regular thesis advisory meetings take place and are documented to ensure the smooth conduction of your PhD.

Costs

Required Documents

Application Form

CV / Resume

Essay questions

Recommendation letter/Reference Letter

Note: Please specify all required contact details of two referees, who will compose a letter of recommendation for you. The first referee should be your most recent supervisor (e.g. your Master thesis supervisor).

Test Certificate

Note: Please provide a language test as proof of your English language skills, if possible. If applicable, you can also indicate your GRE score. Please upload all available certificates of your language/ GRE test to the document section.