PhD Scholarships in Biology of Ageing, Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, Germany (2016)

The focus of the research group “Effectors and Regulation of Autophagy during Ageing” is to understand how cells integrate metabolic information to elicit an appropriate autophagy response. Our goal is to gain comprehensive inside in the processes and damages that determine the capacity of a cell to perform autophagy during ageing. We are mainly studying the yeast S. cerevisiae and apply a multidisciplinary approach combining genetics, genomics, systems biology, cell and molecular biology, high content imaging and flow cytometry in order to understand the biology of ageing and age-related disease. We seek highly motivated, ambitious, and talented scientists to help setting up an enthusiastic and collaborative team in an outstanding scientific environment.

The applicant is required to hold a masters degree/diploma in biology, biochemistry or a related field, as well as strong written and oral communication skills. The working language of the lab is English; knowledge of the German language is not necessary. Experience in one of the following methodologies: genetics, cell biology, live cell imaging or flow cytometry is an advantage.

We offer a three-year contract according to the funding guidelines for young researchers of the Max Planck Society. The Max Planck Society is committed to employ more disabled individuals and especially encourages them to apply. We also seek to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and especially encourage them to apply.

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