PhD Fellowships for the International PhD Program in Biological Bases of Human Diseases, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Poland (2016)

The research topics of the PhD program include such issues as the search for the molecular mechanisms affecting the brain glioma immune responses, identifying disorders of the cell cycle to enable early detection of Alzheimer’s disease, study of the effects of specific proteins on the regulation of alcohol addiction-related behaviors and the factors contributing to abnormal DNA damage repair pathways during the progression of diabetes.

Research Fields
Biological sciences - Biology
Physics - Biophysics

Eligibility criteria

The successful candidate is expected to:

(a) hold a Master of Science degree (or equivalent) in biology, chemistry, biophysics or related field obtained within four years before the call; (graduates of medical and veterinary schools will also be eligible to apply), candidates can not spend more then 12 months in Poland in the past 3 years,
(b) have strong scientific interests in bio-medical sciences,
(c) be highly motivated (demonstrated via former education, additional courses completed, list of publications and conferences attended, previous scientific experience, references of the candidate's thesis tutor, letter-of-intent),
(d) be fluent in English,
(e) have relevant laboratory experience defined for each individual project separately.

Candidates for Bio4Med International PhD Program must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Poland for more than 12 months in the past 3 years.

Further details:
http://ec.europa.eu