Max Planck Society PhD Scholarship Program, Germany

Max Planck Society PhD Scholarship: The Max Planck Society invites highly talented and motivated PhD candidates from all nationalities with backgrounds in various fields, including Molecular and Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Applied and Theoretical Physics, Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Structural Biology, Systems Biology, and related disciplines. We emphasize interdisciplinarity, encouraging students with backgrounds in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Engineering to collaborate with Biologists on complex scientific questions. We seek candidates with excellent academic records, prior research experience, and a strong commitment to tackling the challenges of a PhD project, valuing independence, curiosity, out-of-the-box thinking, and communication skills.

Summary Table:

Scholarship Type	PhD Scholarship
Study Area	Molecular and Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Applied and Theoretical Physics, Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Structural Biology, Systems Biology, and related fields.
Scholarship Description	Interdisciplinary, collaborative, and young research environment.
Eligibility	Applicants must hold or expect to obtain a University Master Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Life Science, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Medicine, or related fields.
Required Documents	University transcripts, CV, reference letters, statement of purpose, proof of English proficiency (recommended), and any other relevant documents.
How to Apply	Applications are accepted only through our online portal. The process includes registration, application, evaluation, online interviews, and onsite visits.
Last Date	Application deadline for the Winter Selection 2024: October 22, 2023 (24:00 Berlin Time).

Study Area: The Max Planck Society offers PhD scholarships in diverse fields, including Molecular and Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Applied and Theoretical Physics, Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Structural Biology, Systems Biology, and related areas. Our research focuses on complex scientific questions that often require interdisciplinary collaboration.

Scholarship Description: Our program provides a collaborative, interdisciplinary, and dynamic environment for students to build the foundations of their careers. Projects are truly interdisciplinary, and faculty with diverse backgrounds work closely together to address complex scientific challenges.

Eligibility: Applicants should possess or expect to obtain a University Master Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Life Science, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Medicine, or related fields. Admission to the program is based on scientific qualification and performance at the interview.

WINTER SELECTION 2024: RECRUITING LABS

SIDNEY BECKER LAB
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY / BIOCHEMISTRY / RNA MODIFICATIONS / OLIGONUCLEOTIDE SYNTHESIS

RALF ERDMANN LAB
Project 1: BIOCHEMISTRY / CELL BIOLOGY / DRUG DEVELOPMENT / HOST-PATHOGEN INTERACTION
Project 2: BIOCHEMISTRY / CELL BIOLOGY / ORGANELLES AND INTERORGANELLE COMMUNICATION / MOLECULAR MACHINES

MÜGE KASANMASCHEFF LAB
BIOPHYSICS / PROTEIN STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION / EPR SPECTROSCOPY / PROTEIN ENGINEERING, EXPRESSION AND PURIFICATION

KATARZYNA KLIZA LAB
BIOCHEMISTRY / MOLECULAR BIOLOGY / PROTEOMICS / ADP-RIBOSYLATION

HANNES MUTSCHLER LAB
SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY / DNA REPLICATION / BIOCHEMICAL RECONSTITUTION / BIOCHEMICAL ASSAYS

BORIS PFANDER LAB
CELL BIOLOGY / DNA REPLICATION / GENETIC ENGINEERING / NEXT GENERATION SEQUENCING

STEFAN RAUNSER LAB
STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY / MUSCLE DISEASES / IN-CELL STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY / CRYO-FOCUSED ION BEAM MILLING & CRYO-ELECTRON TOMOGRAPHY

JÖRG TATZELT LAB
CELL BIOLOGY / NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASE / PROTEOSTASIS / LIVE CELL IMAGING

BRITTA TRAPPMANN LAB
BIOMATERIALS / TISSUE ENGINEERING / CELL-MATRIX INTERACTIONS / 3D CELL CULTURE

KONSTANZE WINKLHOFER LAB
CELL BIOLOGY / AUTOPHAGY / HOST-PATHOGEN INTERACTION / LIVE CELL & SUPER-RESOLUTION MICROSCOPY

Required Documents: To apply, you will need to submit your university transcripts, CV, reference letters, a statement of purpose, proof of English proficiency (recommended but not mandatory), and any other relevant documents.

How to Apply: Applications are exclusively accepted through our online portal. The application process spans four months, from registration to onsite interviews. After registration, top applicants will be selected for online interviews in December, followed by onsite visits in February 2024.

Last Date: The application deadline for the Winter Selection 2024 is October 22, 2023 (24:00 Berlin Time). Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of our innovative and collaborative research community. Apply now and embark on a journey of scientific exploration and discovery.

• online registration and application*: open from 5^th September 2023
• deadline for application: 22^nd October 2023 (24:00 Berlin Time)
• deadline for submission of reference letter: 25^th October 2023 (24:00 Berlin Time)
• online interviews: 7^th-8^th December & 11^th-12^th December 2023
• onsite visit: 5^th-6^th February 2024

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