Applicants are invited to apply for 5 PhD positions beginning in October 2019 – January 2020 offered by the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS). The purpose of the program is to promote the relationship between plants, microbes and herbivores, and their environment, as well as the evolutionary and behavioral consequences of these interactions.

Founded in 1996, Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology provides interactions between plants, animals, and their environment. The institutes offer excellent support for the establishment of scientific cooperation and network.

Job description

Application Deadline:  May 24, 2019

Eligibility 

Applicants must have a masters or equivalent degree in one of the following areas or should be: Entomology, Neurobiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Plant Physiology, Genetics, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Bioinformatics, and Mathematics and Computer Science.

How to apply

In order to apply, applicants need to be part of the Institute then they will eligible to submit their required material and information through an online portal. Candidates must submit the required supporting documents a CV, letter of motivation and of two referees.

Benefit

The winners will receive a Max Planck support contract.

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