The International Max Planck Research School for Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences, jointly conducted by Munich based Max Planck Institutes and Universities has openings for fully funded PhD student positions. Highly talented students of all nationalities with a deep commitment to basic and/or clinical research are invited to apply.

More than 50 internationally recognized group leaders actively participate in the PhD program and offer challenging, cutting-edge PhD thesis projects in the following areas:
• Biochemistry
• Cell Biology
• Neurobiology
• Molecular Medicine
• Structural Biology

All students accepted to the program will be supported by fellowships covering living expenses and tuition.

Deadline for application is January 15, 2010; selection will be completed by March 15.
Accepted candidates may start their research projects as early as April 2010.

Qualification:
Applicants should hold an MSc or equivalent degree in biological sciences, chemistry, biophysics, bioinformatics, medicine or a related discipline at the point of enrollment. Outstanding applicants with a Bachelors degree may apply for a fast track option towards a doctoral degree (1+3 years).
Queries should be mailed to Dr. Schaeffer: info@imprs-ls.mpg.de

Application:
Please submit your application online through application portal: http://www.imprs-ls.de
Email applications will not be accepted.