PhD Positions in Chemistry, Physics, and Biology

PhD Positions in Chemistry, Physics, and Biology

Job Description

The International Helmholtz Research School of Biophysics and Soft Matter (IHRS BioSoft) at Forschungszentrum Jülich, Heinrich-Heine- Universität Düsseldorf, Universität zu Köln, and Forschungszentrum caesar Bonn offers positions for three-year PhD projects. Scientists in our institutes work in the areas of physics, chemistry, and biology, while the research school provides an in-depth training in biophysics and soft matter. A variety of experimental and theoretical tools enables PhD students to gain deeper understanding of structure, dynamics, and function of complex systems. Our complementary course programme reflects the increasing importance of interdisciplinary knowledge in research and provides comprehensive training opportunities in both scientific and transferable skills.

Topics for the PhD thesis can be selected from the following areas:
- Complex Fluids
- Supramolecular/Amphiphilic Self-Assembly
- Colloid and Polymer Physics
- Structural Biochemistry
- Dynamics of Macromolecules
- Molecular Biophysics
- Receptor-Ligand Interactions
- Cellular Signalling Pathways
- Molecular Sensory Systems
- Bioelectronics
- Biomechanics
- Artificial and Biological Membranes
- Cellular Biophysics

Our institutes offer a large variety of state-of-the-art techniques:
- Optical Spectroscopy
- Microscopy Techniques
- Light, Neutron, and X-Ray Scattering
- Computer Simulations
- NMR
- Rheology
- and many more

You can find further information on our website:
http://www.ihrs-biosoft.de

To apply, please use our application form:
http://www.ihrs-biosoft.de/admission

Full Doctorate
yes

Research Stay
no

Paid position?
yes

Length
36 months

Working Language
English

Language of the Doctoral Thesis
English, German

Requirements for Applicant

Subject Requirements (Qualification)
The IHRS BioSoft is open to highly qualified and motivated applicants from all countries. Applicants should hold a master´s or other degree comparable to a German university master´s degree in chemical, biological, or physical sciences. The teaching language is English, sufficient command of the language is required for acceptance.

Type of Persons
PhD student

Compulsory Attachments

• see www.ihrs-biosoft.de/admission

University / Organisation advertising the position

University / Organisation
Helmholtz Gemeinschaft / Forschungszentrum Jülich
52428 Jülich
http://www.fz-juelich.de/

Faculty / Institute
International Helmholtz Research School of Biophysics and Soft Matter (IHRS BioSoft)
Jülich
http://www.ihrs-biosoft.de/ihrs-biosoft/EN/Home/home_node.html