Location: Cologne, Germany Institution: Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research, University of Cologne Deadline: November 15, 2021 PhD-Programme: Applications We offer an international research environment, characterized by outstanding ageing research, excellent supervision, early independence in research and state-of-the-art facilities. We are dedicated to providing first-class conditions for young scientists in a cutting edge and inspiring environment. Our competitive PhD programme provides a world-class starting platform for a successful career in science. The programme is highly selective and invites outstanding university graduates wishing to work towards a PhD in the fields of ageing and age-related diseases to become part of the vibrant and international research scene in the Cologne/Bonn area. Requirements Our international and interdisciplinary faculty offers positions in the areas of cell or molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, bioinformatics, bioengineering, pharmacology, neuroscience medical biology, translated medicine or related fields. We invite applicants with a Master’s or equivalent degree of the above mentioned or related fields. Applicants with a degree in medicine are equally welcome to apply provided they have sufficient relevant research experience. Furthermore, candidates require excellent written and spoken English skills (C1 level). Selection procedure Candidates are selected based on their academic qualifications, research accomplishments and motivation. Up to 30 candidates will be invited to our recruitment week in March 2022. Admitted candidates can start their PhD position between July and October 2022. All accepted students will be enrolled through the University of Cologne. Please check our FAQ for further information. Application period The application call for PhD projects starting between July and October 2022 is open from September 1 until November 15, 2021. Further information about all steps of the application process is provided as download on top of this page. FUNDING As mentioned under the FAQ section, as the answer for this question: Do I achieve financial support during the PhD? All PhD students receive a work contract including social benefits for a period of 3 years. Payment is based on the German TVL-13 scale, 65% (monthly gross salary approx. €2,700 in the first year) if terms and conditions under collective bargaining law are fulfilled or on the equivalently remunerated PhD support contract of the Max Planck Society (Promotionsfördervertrag, sui generis). If the PhD project should not be finished within 3 years, the respective PI will finance the student for at least one additional year under the same conditions. Depending on the affiliation of the research group, the work contract will either be with the University of Cologne, the University Hospital Cologne or the Max Planck Society. Certain aspects of the contracts may therefore differ.