Thirteen (13) PhD Positions, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany (2015-2016)

We are one of the youngest universities in Germany and think in terms of possibilities, not limitations. In the heart of the Ruhrregion, we develop ideas of the future at our 11 faculties. We are strong in research and teaching, live diversity, support potential and are highly committed to an educational equality that has earned this name.

The University Hospital Essen offers first class medical services in the Ruhr metropolis. Every year, 225.000 patients are treated in 26 clinics, 23 institutes and specialized centers. The over 6.000 employees offer medical care with state-of-the art diagnostics and therapies, which meet highest international standards. Patient care is connected with basic and translational research at an internationally competitive level.

The University of Duisburg-Essen offers within the
DFG-funded international Research Training Group 2098 (GRK 2098)
11 PhD positions (f/m) – E 13 TV-L, 65 %
2 MD/PhD positions (f/m) – E13 TV-L, 100 %

starting from October 1st, 2015.

The duration of the positions is initially limited up to September 30th, 2018. The salary is in accordance with the German public service salary scale, a New York allowance will be provided.

The pay grade classification depends on the personal and collective legal requirements.

The University of Duisburg-Essen in cooperation with Cornell University Medical College and Memorial-Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, welcomes applications for 11 PhD and 2 MD/ PhD for a three-year structured program in the field of the "Biomedicine of Sphingolipids" focusing on the role of the acid sphingomyelinase/acid ceramidase/sphingosine kinase system in signaling, tumor biology and treatment, inflammation and infectious biology as well as cardiovascular diseases. Focus is the translation of sphingolipid biology into pre-clinical and clinical projects.

Further details:
http://www.nature.com