PhD positions at the IMPRS: The International Max Planck Research School “The Leipzig School of Human Origins” (IMPRS LSHO) invites applications for Ph.D. positions. This program, offered by the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology and the University of Leipzig, provides interdisciplinary training and research opportunities for young scientists pursuing a Ph.D. in anthropology, biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, evolutionary genetics, human behavioral ecology, psychology, and related fields. The program is open to international students, offering a 3-year duration.
Designation: Ph.D. Student
Research Area:
Applicants are encouraged to apply for PhD positions offered by the following departments and research groups at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVA) or Leipzig University (LU):
- Department of Archaeogenetics (MPI EVA)
- Department of Human Behavior, Ecology and Culture (MPI EVA)
- Department of Human Origins (MPI EVA)
- Department of Linguistic and Cultural Evolution (MPI EVA)
- Advanced DNA Sequencing Techniques Research Group (MPI EVA)
- Computational Ancient Genomics Research Group (MPI EVA)
- Ancient Environmental Genomics Research Group (MPI EVA)
- Human Palaeogenomics Research Group (MPI EVA)
- Human Biology and Primate Cognition Group (LU)
- Institute for Computer Sciences (LU)
- Molecular Biochemistry Group (LU)
- Primate Behavioral Ecology Research Group (LU)
- Discipline 1: Molecular Anthropology
- Discipline 2: Human History, Evolution, and Ecology
- Discipline 3: Language, Culture, and Cognition
Location: Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, Leipzig, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in the relevant fields or related disciplines.
- Fluency in written and spoken English; German language proficiency is not required but can be acquired during the program.
- Applicants must have completed their Master’s degree before the start of the program in September 2024.
Job Description:
PhD positions at the IMPRS “The Leipzig School of Human Origins” in Leipzig, Germany
- Candidates can apply with selected research groups in the specified disciplines.
- Ph.D. positions are typically 3-4 years in duration.
- Students will have the opportunity to participate in courses and seminars across disciplines.
- Ph.D. students will be supported by Max Planck support contracts or Ph.D. contracts provided by the University of Leipzig.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following via the career portal of the IMPRS LSHO (https://imprs-lsho.eva.mpg.de):
- Motivation letter (2 pages) explaining research experience and interest in the chosen department or research group.
- CV, including publications (if applicable).
- Undergraduate transcript and proof of the most recent degree.
- Names and contact information for 2-3 referees.
Term of Appointment: September 2024
Application Deadline: 31 December 2023
Contact for Queries: leipzig-school@eva.mpg.de
Location: The Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, located in Leipzig, Germany, focuses on the evolution of modern humans and close relatives. The institute covers multiple departments studying genetics, language, psychology, anthropology, and primate behavior.
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