Seven (7) PhD Positions for the PhD Programme "Biomolecular Technology of Proteins (BioToP)", University of Natural Resources & Life Sciences, Austria (2015-2016)

BioToP offers an inter- and multi-disciplinary research-based doctoral education at the interface of basic and applied science in the field of protein biotechnology.

BioToP offers a challenging scientific environment with state-of-the-art facilities and provides comprehensive and thorough up-to-date research training in the fields of:
• structure-function analysis, engineering and design of proteins
• protein synthesis, targeting and post-translational modifications
• expression systems and cell factories
• bioinformatics and molecular modelling

In this call specially designed collaborative research projects are offered. These projects are highly interdisciplinary, i.e. at least two faculty members of different research areas will significantly contribute with their complementary expertise.

The BioToP-specific educational program comprises lectures, seminars and instructional courses that complement the research work in the participating groups.

Highly qualified and motivated students of any nationality are invited to apply for the 3-year studentships. Funding will be according to the salary scheme of the Austrian Science Fund. Additionally students will receive funding for research stays abroad and for the participation at international conferences.

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