PhD positions in interdisciplinary research, University of Kassel, Germany

PhD positions in interdisciplinary research: The University of Kassel is offering 12 positions as research assistants (PhD) (m/f/d) in the interdisciplinary graduate school “Biological Clocks on Multiple Timescales”. This unique initiative, funded by the German Research Foundation, aims to investigate the principles of time measurement in living organisms. Researchers from the fields of biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics and engineering are involved.

PhD positions available in the Interdisciplinary Research Training Group “Biological Clocks on Multiple Timescales” at the University of Kassel

Designation: Research assistants (doctoral positions)

Research area: Biological clocks on multiple time scales

Location: University of Kassel, Germany

Eligibility/Qualification:

• Excellent Master’s, Diploma or Magister degree in Biology, mathematics, physics, genetics, cell biology, computational biophysics, biochemistry, systems and control theory, neurobiology, molecular biology or related disciplines
• Strong commitment to interdisciplinary research and teaching
• Good knowledge of English

Job description:

• Scientific collaboration in one of the selected research projects of the graduate school
• Actively participate in RTG workshops and events and collaborate with Principal Investigators (PIs) and other PhD students.
• Complete a study program according to the curriculum of the graduate school

How to apply:
Interested candidates should indicate a first and second preferred individual research project and complete the “Additional Application Form” available at https://www.uni-kassel.de/forschung/multiscale-clocks/open-positions-apply-now.
Applications must be submitted in a single PDF document (6 MB) via the online form with references, certificates and a list of publications. Further application details and the reference number can be found on the university website.

Last application date: October 29, 2024

For further information, applicants can contact Prof. Dr. Monika Stengl (stengl(at)uni-kassel.de) or the project leader Simone Täger (multiscale.clocks(at)uni-kassel.de). Applicants are expected to work towards their doctorate. Further information and advice on the application process can be found on the university’s FAQ page.

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