International PhD Positions in Population Genetics at Vienna Graduate School of Population Genetics, Austria
The Vienna Graduate School of Population Genetics is offering PhD positions for international students  in the field of Population Genetics. Highly motivated and outstanding students with a background in bioinformatics, statistics, evolutionary genetics, functional genetics, theoretical or experimental population genetics are eligible to apply for this position.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are available in Population Genetics.
Course Level: These scholarships are available for pursuing PhD degree programme at the Vienna Graduate School of Population Genetics, Austria.
Scholarship Provider: Vienna Graduate School of Population Genetics, Austria.
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Eligibility: We invite applications from highly motivated and outstanding students with a background in either theoretical, computational or experimental fields such as bioinformatics, statistics, evolutionary genetics, functional genetics, theoretical and experimental population genetics. Students from related disciplines, such as physics or mathematics are also welcome to apply.
Scholarship Open for International Students:Scholarship is open for International Students
Topics include:
• Analysing next generation sequencing data and understanding the sampling properties of high throughput technologies.
• The 1001 Genomes Project: Population genetics of Arabidopsis thaliana.
• Speciation genetics in European columbines (Aquilegia).
• Mutagenesis in the germline with age.
• Population genetic inference using Pool-Seq data.
• Evolution of gene expression in Drosophila.
• Speciation genomics: mapping of hybrid incompatibilities.
• Inference of selection from time series data.
• Understanding the ecology and genetics of an adaptive trait in Drosophila embryos.
• Mathematical models of spatially varying selection in subdivided populations.
• Statistical methods for detecting selective sweeps using genome-wide data.
• The footprint of adaptive gene introgression after secondary contact.
• Probabilistic models for the population genetics of molecular evolution.
• Inferring selection using Drosophila whole genome sequence data.
Number of award(s): Not known.
What does it cover? The yearly salary of successful candidates is based on EUR 34.700,00 before tax according to the regulations of the Austrian Science Fund (FWF).
Selection criteria: Candidates who fulfills all the eligibility criteria and other asked requirements will be shortlisted for the interview round. For the third level  the applicants will have the opportunity to interact with current students. Furthermore, the applicants are given the opportunity to interact with the prospective thesis advisor to discuss specific aspects of the project. The final decision is made by the faculty, aiming to recruit the candidates with the highest scientific potential
How to Apply: Applicants are requested to email the following information as a single pdf document to the program coordinator:
-CV
-a motivation letter with a statement of research interests
-university certificates including grades
-a copy of your university degree that enables you to pursue a doctoral study (diploma, master); if you will earn your degree after the deadline: please supply recent transcripts
-an indication of two preferred topics
-at least two reference letters assessing your scientific qualifications need to be e-mailed directly to us (please contact your referees proactively and use the referee request below as a guideline). Please consider that your referees may need some time to prepare and send their letters within the deadline! download referee request
Scholarship Application Deadline: Application deadline is 30 May 2013
.Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

EMBL PhD Programme for International Applicants, 2013
European Molecular Biology Laboratory offers PhD Programme for applicants of all nationalities from all disciplines focusing on basic research in the molecular life sciences. EMBL invites applications for PhD positions in Heidelberg, Grenoble, Hamburg, Hinxton (near Cambridge), and Monterotondo (near Rome). PhD positions come with generous fellowships including broad health care benefits and pension access. When applying for the EMBL International PhD Programme applicants select the two research units they are most interested in to work with.
Study Subject(s): PhD research topics are as following:
-Cell Signalling and Cell Differentiation
-Cellular Organisation and Dynamics (nucleus, cytoskeleton, membranes, intracellular trafficking), Cell division
-Chemistry & Chemical Biology
-Computational Genomics (Genome analysis and annotation) and Metagenomics
-Computational Modelling of Biological Systems and Processes
-Disease Mechanisms and Models, Pathogens, Molecular Medicine, Drug Design, Stem Cells
-Evolution
-Functional Genomics Genetics, Gene Networks
-Gene regulation, Transcription, Chromatin and Epigenetics
-Imaging & Image Analysis
-Macromolecular Complexes, Interaction Networks
-Neurobiology (from brain development to physiology and behaviour)
-Physics & Biophysics
-Plant Biology
-Proteomics
-RNA metabolism, transport and processing, ncRNAs and miRNAs
-Robotics & Automation, Engineering
-Software Development and Bioinformatics (incl. Text Mining, Semantic Web, Machine Learning, Statistics)
-Tissue Morphogenesis, Cell Polarity and Migration
-X-ray Crystallography, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Electron Microscopy
Course Level: EMBL is offering PhD positions in Heidelberg, Grenoble, Hamburg, Hinxton and Monterotondo
Scholarship Provider: European Molecular Biology Laboratory
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany (Heidelberg), France (Grenoble), Germany (Hamburg), UK (Hinxton) and Italy (Monterotondo)
Eligibility:- applicants from all nationalities can apply
-applicants must hold, or anticipate receiving before enrolment (October of any given year), a university degree that would formally qualify them to enter a PhD or equivalent programme in the country where the degree was obtained.
- proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is a prerequisite to enter the EMBL International PhD Programme
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: International Applicants can apply for these positions.
What does it cover? Students are given stipend. PhD positions come with generous fellowships including broad health care benefits and pension access. PhD students at EMBL are allowed to join EMBL’s own health insurance scheme if they are not compulsory or voluntarily insured elsewhere. Dependent children and a spouse can be fully insured in addition, with no extra costs.
Selection Criteria: All applications are evaluated solely on basis of qualification and scientific potential.
Notification: Successful candidates are awarded fellowships in early September 2013 to start work at EMBL ideally by October 2013.
How to Apply: Applicants can apply online.
Application process is as follows:
1) Apply for a password in order to access the application form. This needs to be done latest until the registration deadline.
2) Complete the application form.
3) Submit the completed application form, latest until the application deadline.
Applicant can submit his/her application irrespective of the fact if the referees have completed the online reference form or not, as the submission does not impede referees access to the application.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The registration deadline is 10th June 2013 and the deadline for submission of the online application is 17th June 2013

The International Graduate School in Molecular Medicine Ulm funded by the Excellence Initiative of the German Federal and State Governments kindly invites applications from highly qualified and motivated individuals for

9 PhD studentshipsto commence in October 2013. Successful candidates will perform their PhD projects partly in Ulm and partly in the partner institutions. 
Dissecting the role of the polycomb - like protein PHF19/PCL3 in acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
C. Buske (Ulm) and G. Wang (Chapel Hill, USA)
Dissecting the pathogenesis of myofibrillar myopathies
S. Just (Ulm) and M. Sandri (Padua, Italy)
Differential segregation of organelles during ageing of yeast
N. Johnsson (Ulm)
Nanobridges for targeted virus/host interaction      
J. Münch (Ulm)
Wnt4 target genes during embryonic kidney development
M. Kühl (Ulm) and S. Vainio (Oulu, Finland)
NK cells activity in response to HCMV infection
T. Mertens (Ulm) and G. Palú (Padua, Italy)
Super-resolution optical microscopy of transcription 
J. Michaelis (Ulm)
Genetic networks guiding heart valve development
W. Rottbauer (Ulm) and F. Conlon (Chapel Hill, USA) 
 Hepatitis C core protein-mediated immune regulation        
R. Schirmbeck (Ulm) and A. Alberti/G. Palú (Padua, Italy)

PhD students will receive a tax-free fellowship of 1.400,00 € per month + health insurance costs (or a corresponding work contract) for 3 years. 

The deadline for application is June 6, 2013. Apply here. 
Further information about the application procedure and regulations can be found here.
Short listed candidates will be invited for an oral presentation and interviews to Ulm in March 2013.

For further information please contact: 
Prof. Dr. Michael Kühl or PD Dr. Dieter Brockmann

PhD Grants in BiotechHealth for International Students in Portugal, 2014
Foundation for Science and Technology is funding eight grants for PhD programme on Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology applied to Health Sciences (BiotechHealth) in 2014 year. This programme is conducted at two schools of the University of Porto (ICBAS-UP and FFUP), four research institutions (INEB, IBMC, IPATIMUP and REQUIMTE) and one hospital (the Hospital Centre of Porto) in Portugal. 
Study Subject(s): Grants are awarded for Doctoral Programme on Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology Applied to Health Sciences (BiotechHealth).
Course Level: Grants are offered for pursuing PhD programme.
Scholarship Provider: Foundation for Science and Technology.
Scholarship can be taken at: Portugal
Eligibility: As minimum condition to apply, national or international candidates must have an MSc degree with a strong background in at least one of the following topics: bioengineering, biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, biology, medicine, biochemistry, nanomedicine, chemistry, or a relevant scientific field.
Scholarship Open for International Students: National and international applicants can apply for these grants.
Scholarship Description: Biotech Health is a PhD programme jointly organized by two schools of the University of Porto (ICBAS-UP and FFUP), four research institutions (INEB, IBMC, IPATIMUP and REQUIMTE) and one hospital (the Hospital Centre of Porto). It aims to provide excellence in doctoral training in Molecular and Cellular Biotechnology applied to Health Sciences, in an interdisciplinary and international environment, fostering collaboration between internationally recognized research groups, hospitals and industrial companies.
Number of award(s): 8 grants will be available in 2014 under the FCT PhD Programme.
Selection Criteria: First phase: The criteria to be met by the candidates are the following:
1) Quality of CV, as judged by:
-Academic curriculum (e.g. marks obtained in the master’s degree);
-Previous stay (more than 3 months) in a reference laboratory or company;
-Active participation in research papers published or accepted for publication in international journals.
2) Motivation letter.
The evaluation of all applications will be carried out by a Selection Committee appointed by the Scientific Committee.
Second phase: The candidates selected in First Phase will present their previous work in the format of a poster in a session to which the faculty of the Programme will be invited. They will be evaluated for:
1) scientific spirit;
2) ability to rigorously communicate scientific results;
3) interest in developing a career in a research laboratory or an industry. Their enthusiasm will be under close scrutiny.
In this phase candidates will be asked to provide scientific areas or themes in which they would like to conduct research and will have the opportunity to meet with prospective supervisors.
Notification: Candidates will be selected by 31 of July, 2013.
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted online. 
Scholarship Application Deadline: Candidates can submit their applications between 3 and 27 of June, 2013.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

PhD Fellowships for International and German Students at Heidelberg University in Germany, 2013
The Hartmut Hoffmann-Berling International Graduate School of Molecular & Cellular Biology (HBIGS) at Heidelberg University offers 10 PhD fellowships in diverse laboratories to highly motivated and skilled students from Germany and abroad. HBIGS offers a structured PhD program with practical training courses on cutting-edge technologies, courses in transferable skills, international retreats & summer schools and professional career advice. The three years fellowship covers 1,468 Euro per month (tax-free) for international and German students. English proficiency is required for international applicants.
Study Subject(s): This fellowship is provided to study Molecular & Cellular Biology at HBIGS in Germany.
Course Level: This fellowship is for pursuing PhD degree level.
Scholarship Provider: The Hartmut Hoffmann-Berling International Graduate School of Molecular & Cellular Biology (HBIGS) at Heidelberg University
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Eligibility:- The minimal requirement for admission into the Graduate School is a university degree from an internationally accredited university that would allow the applicant to enter a PhD program in bio sciences in the country where the degree was awarded.
-Depending on the country, this may be a Masters, Licentiate or Diploma in Natural Sciences or equivalent.
-Applicants who apply to advertised projects are expected to have received their final certificates (Master, Diploma etc.) before the projected start of the PhD work.
-Please, refer to the individual PhD projects for dates.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: German and international students can apply this PhD fellowship.
Scholarship Description: The Hartmut Hoffmann-Berling International Graduate School of Molecular & Cellular Biology (HBIGS) at Heidelberg University offers 10 PhD fellowships in diverse laboratories to highly motivated and skilled students from Germany and abroad. HBIGS offers a structured PhD program with practical training courses on cutting-edge technologies, courses in transferable skills, international retreats & summer schools and professional career advice.
Number of award(s): 10 three-years HBIGS PhD fellowships are available.
Duration of award(s): PhD fellowships duration are of three years.
What does it cover? Fellowship covers 1,468 Euro per month; tax-free.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: The final decision about admission will be taken by the HBIGS Executive Board. Admission letters will go out shortly after the interview process. Interview date: 26/27 Sep 2013.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is 15th July 2013.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application


 

European Molecular Biology Laboratory invites applications for the Spring Recruitment 2014. EMBL International PhD Programme is open for applicants of all nationalities from all disciplines focusing on basic research in the molecular life sciences. EMBL invites applications for PhD positions in Heidelberg, Grenoble, Hamburg, Hinxton (near Cambridge), and Monterotondo (near Rome). PhD positions come with generous fellowships including broad health care benefits and pension access. When applying for the EMBL International PhD Programme applicants select the two research units they are most interested in to work with. The application deadline is 18 November 2013.
Study Subject (s): PhD research topics are as follows:
-Cell Signalling and Cell Differentiation
-Cellular Organization and Dynamics (nucleus, cytoskeleton, membranes, intracellular trafficking), Cell division
-Chemistry & Chemical Biology
-Computational Genomics (Genome analysis and annotation) and Metagenomics
-Computational Modelling of Biological Systems and Processes
-Disease Mechanisms and Models, Pathogens, Molecular Medicine, Drug Design, Stem Cells
-Evolution
-Functional Genomics Genetics, Gene Networks
-Gene regulation, Transcription, Chromatin and Epigenetics
-Imaging & Image Analysis
-Macromolecular Complexes, Interaction Networks
-Neurobiology (from brain development to physiology and behavior)
-Physics & Biophysics
-Plant Biology
-Proteomics
-RNA metabolism, transport and processing, ncRNAs and miRNAs
-Robotics & Automation, Engineering
-Software Development and Bioinformatics (incl. Text Mining, Semantic Web, Machine Learning, Statistics)
-Tissue Morphogenesis, Cell Polarity and Migration
-X-ray Crystallography, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Electron Microscopy
Course Level: EMBL is offering PhD positions in Heidelberg, Grenoble, Hamburg, Hinxton and Monterotondo
Scholarship Provider: European Molecular Biology Laboratory
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany (Heidelberg), France (Grenoble), Germany (Hamburg), UK (Hinxton) and Italy (Monterotondo)
Eligibility:- applicants from all nationalities can apply
-applicants must hold, or anticipate receiving before enrollment (October of any given year), a university degree that would formally qualify them to enter a PhD or equivalent programme in the country where the degree was obtained.
- Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is a prerequisite to enter the EMBL International PhD Programme
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: International applicants can apply for these positions.
Scholarship Description: The EMBL International PhD Programme is Europe’s ‘best in class’ PhD programme for the life sciences. 200 students from over 40 countries are carrying out PhD research at EMBL at any time. Every year we admit an average of 50 new students, who belong to the top science graduates in their countries. They are carefully selected from a large multi-national pool of applicants that reached over 1700 applications in 2012. The EMBL International PhD Programme provides comprehensive training that promotes scientific excellence, independence and creativity. We try to maintain a careful balance between theory and practice, between close mentoring and creative freedom, between collaborative teamwork and independence. A concept that works! More than 95% of our students successfully complete their PhD degree and on average they publish two first author papers based on their PhD work. These successes make the EMBL International PhD Programme a role model, which has inspired many similar programmes at science institutions throughout Europe and the world. EMBL has 3 official languages (English, German and French). However, English is most commonly used across sites in the everyday working environment.
Duration of award(s): The typical duration of a PhD thesis at EMBL is 3.5 to 4 years. EMBL predoctoral fellowships are initially awarded for 3.5 years, with the possibility of a half-year extension.
What does it cover? The stipend is competitive by international standards and includes broad health care benefits and pension.
Selection Criteria: All applications are evaluated solely on the basis of qualification and scientific potential.
How to Apply: Applicants can apply online. Application process is as follows:
1) Apply for a password in order to access the application form. This needs to be done later until the registration deadline.
2) Complete the application form.
3) Submit the completed application form, latest by the application deadline.
The applicant can submit his/her application irrespective of the fact if the referees have completed the online reference form or not, as the submission does not impede referees access to the application.
Scholarship Application Deadline:Application opens12 August 2013 CET (GMT +1)
Registration Deadline11 November 2013, 23:59 CET (GMT +1) via the Online Application Form.
Submission Deadline18 November 2013, 23:59 CET (GMT +1)
Reference Deadline20 November 2013, 23:59 CET (GMT +1)
Interview DatesWill be published closer to the time. Full details about the interview procedure will be sent only to invited candidates.
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