Description
The Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research is a collaborative effort involving the University of Cologne, the University Hospital Cologne, the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, and the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research.
For bright scholars, we have twelve sponsored doctoral posts available, from the 1st of July to the 1st of October in the year 2025. The well-organized course starts at a personal level and remuneration depends on the German TV-L E13 range.
We offer
An exceptional global study atmosphere exists in one of the most esteemed clusters dedicated to aging research across Europe.
- Superb infrastructure for training and research by internationally recognized scientists at very advanced facilities.
- PhD works can be conducted in up to 47 participating interdisciplinary research groups at these institutes.
- Amazing supervision along with scholarly advice from thesis advisory committees.
- A fully English-taught comprehensive and structured PhD programme based in a flourishing city called Cologne.
- Diverse methodology classes and soft skills sessions, scholarships for conference-attending travels, individual career mentoring programs & coaching.
- Extensive aid as well as counseling for international students regarding every administrative issue.
Requirements
- Only highly qualified and motivated candidates, who possess an MSc or equivalent degree in one of the following fields: Biology, Cell/Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Genetics, Medical Biology or Translational Medicine.
- Students who have proven their motivation and interest in these fields of research by obtaining excellent grades during their BSc as well as MSc studies.
- Candidates must possess excellent proficiency in English (C1 level; both speaking and writing).
Further information
- Application period: August 12 – November 4, 2024
- Online application portal
- Contact: cga-coordination@uni-koeln.de
- Internet: www.ageing-grad-school.d
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the top of the list, and this can be seen in the institution’s call for everyone regardless of their social standing to apply especially disabled persons and women with an emphasis on providing equal qualifications for all.
Required Documents
- Motivation letter
- Certificates
- Transcripts
- References
- CV
