PhD Programme "Gene Regulation in Evolution" 14 funded PhD positions on offer in Mainz, Germany Thinking of doing a PhD at the interface of Molecular & Evolutionary Biology? The Research Training Group 2526 "Gene Regulation in Evolution" (GenEvo), which is funded by the DFG (German Research Foundation), is offering projects on all levels of organismic complexity, from changes in genes and proteins to the evolution of symbiotic and parasitic behaviour. As a GenEvo PhD student, you will join a community of passionate scientists who are applying a broad spectrum of methods on model and non-model organisms. Programme Themes are: * Epigenetics * Evolution * RNA Biology * Ageing * Computational Biology * Bioinformatics * Ecology * Behaviour * Paleogenomics * Speciation * Structural Biology What we offer: * Exciting, interdisciplinary projects in a vividly international environment, with English as our working language * Advanced training in scientific techniques and professional skills * Access to state-of-the-art Core Facilities and their technical expertise * 14 funded PhD positions (employment contract) * A lively community of 34 PhD students supported by 28 Principal Investigators * Collaboration with the International PhD Programme (IPP) at IMB with more than 200 PhD students from 40 different countries Requirements: * Master or equivalent * Motivation to contribute to the forefront of science in molecular and evolutionary biology * Interactive personality & good command of English * 2 letters of reference Within the programme the Faculty of Biology of Mainz University (JGU) and the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) collaborate both modern research institutions located on the bustling campus of Mainz University in Germany. With a population of 210,000, of which about 40,000 are students, the city of Mainz is charming and open-minded and within easy reach of cosmopolitan Frankfurt and its international airport, the Rhine valley region with its castles, vineyards, and nature reserves, and the equally picturesque cities of Wiesbaden and Heidelberg. Are you an ambitious, young scientist looking to push the boundaries of research while interacting with colleagues from multiple disciplines & cultures? Then joining GenEvo is your opportunity to give your scientific career a flying start! Application deadline: 15 July 2024 Interview date: 9-10 September 2024 Starting date: 1 January 2025 For more details on the 14 different projects offered and how to apply, please visit https://www.genevo-rtg.de/application GenEvo (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)