PhD Student Fellowship in Modeling circadian clock-regulated phenotypic responses in plant-microorganism interactions in Germany is now available for scholarship.
The study subject is Modeling circadian clock-regulated phenotypic responses in plant-microorganism interactions. The course level is Phd. The scholarship provider is German Excellence Initiative. The scholarship can be taken in Germany.
Eligibility:
• a Master's degree (or equivalent) in Natural or Life Sciences (eg. in biochemistry, bioinformatics, etc.). Candidates about to earn their degree are welcome to apply.
• required skills: programing abilities; a strong background in mathematical modeling and interest in plant biology would be a plus.
• high motivation and interest to join one of the interdisciplinary research areas of JSMC.
• creativity and interest to shape your own thesis project
• an integrative and cooperative personality
• very good communication skills in English (instruction language at JSMC)
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description:
The Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC) is funded by the German Excellence Initiative. JSMC is an ambitious Graduate School with over 150 PhD students who are educated in a structured, interdisciplinary training program based on top-level fundamental research.
It conceptionally combines different research areas to a comprehensive picture of microbial communication. Institutes at five faculties of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena, six non-university research institutes as well as 12 partner companies are participating in this cutting-edge research and training program.
How to Apply is through online.
Application deadline is March 16, 2012 for applicants who will require a visa to enter Germany. April 16, 2012 for applicants who will not require a visa to enter Germany.
Source:
JSMC - Jena School for Microbial Communication: Startpage (http://www.jsmc.uni-jena.de/)