Announcement
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MPI für Chemische Ökologie, Jena, IMPRS

application deadline: 30. 06. 2010
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The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) "The Exploration of Ecological Interactions with Molecular and Chemical Techniques" in Jena, Germany, is offering 7 PhD fellowships beginning in January 2011. Students holding a Master's degree (or equivalent) in molecular biology, ecology, entomology, microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry, neuroethology or plant physiology, with a proven record of success in one of the disciplines and interest in examining ecological interactions are eligible to conduct a doctoral project within the IMPRS.

Deadline for applications is 30 June 2010.

The Research School is a joint initiative of the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology, and the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research. The main focus is on plant-herbivore interactions; other ecologically relevant topics are also investigated.

The IMPRS gives doctoral students the possibility to prepare for their doctoral degree in a 3-year structured program providing excellent research conditions. The degree will be granted by Friedrich Schiller University, Jena. The courses are held in English.

Anfangsdatum: 1. Januar 2011

geschätzte Dauer: 3 Jahre

Bezahlung: Stipendium: 1.203 EUR/Monat 1.+2. Jahr; 1.303 EUR/Monat 3. Jahr

Veröffentlichungen:
Eine detaillierte Beschreibung der 8 angebotenen Projekte findet sich unter:
http://imprs.ice.mpg.de/ext/420.html

Homepage: http://imprs.ice.mpg.de

Bitte online bewerben unter:
https://imprs-reg.ice.mpg.de/rs/reg/register.php