Five PhD Positions: The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) “Chemical Communication in Ecological Systems” in Jena, Germany, announces five PhD positions for research beginning in September 2024 – January 2025. The focus is on exploring ecological interactions using molecular, chemical, and neurobiological techniques under natural conditions, particularly studying relationships between plants, microbes, herbivores, and their environment.
Five PhD Positions in Molecular and Chemical Ecology and Evolution
Study Area: Developmental and Evolutionary Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Ecology, Neurosciences, Plant Research
Location: Jena, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Applicants should hold or be about to obtain a Master’s or equivalent degree in fields such as entomology, neurobiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, analytical chemistry, plant physiology, genetics, ecology, evolutionary biology, bioinformatics, mathematics, or computer science.
- Strong interest in molecular and chemical ecology and evolution.
- Willingness to collaborate with researchers from diverse backgrounds.
Description: The IMPRS offers 11 exciting projects focusing on various organisms and approaches within the realm of molecular and chemical ecology and evolution. It is a joint initiative of the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology and the Friedrich Schiller University, providing state-of-the-art equipment, an excellent research environment, supervision by a thesis committee, and a structured training program. Successful candidates will receive a Max Planck support contract with no tuition fees, and English is the working language.
How to Apply:
- Application deadline: April 19, 2024.
- Interested candidates should submit their applications including:
- CV
- Statement of purpose outlining research interests and motivation
- Copies of academic transcripts
- Contact details of at least two referees
- Apply through the official application portal provided on the IMPRS website.
Last Date: The application deadline is April 19, 2024.
This opportunity offers aspiring researchers a chance to delve into cutting-edge research at the intersection of molecular biology, ecology, and evolution, shaping the future of ecological sciences.
