The Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main is one of the largest universities in Germany with around 41,000 students and with about 5,800 employees. As a comprehensive university, the Goethe University offers a total of 16 departments on five campuses and 155 degree programs along with an outstanding research reputation. The Integrated Research Training Group (IRTG) of the Collaborative Research Center 1507“Membrane-associated Protein Assemblies, Machineries, and Supercomplexes” (CRC 1507) at Goethe University Frankfurt offers as soon as possible several positions of
PhD Students / Research Assistants (m/f/x)
(E 13 TV-G-U, 65% part-time)
In our collaborative research center, 19 project leaders and around 100 employees work on the mechanistic elucidation of protein complexes and machineries at cell membranes, thus making pioneering contributions to biomedicine and the treatment of diseases. The Integrated Research Training Group, as part of the CRC 1507, is dedicated to scientifically educate PhD students and to accompany them on their way to a successful PhD thesis. The IRTG invites you to apply for PhD positions within our research association. Become part of an international team of scientists focusing on interdisciplinary basic research in life sciences!
Training in topics and techniques relevant for your research and your PhD project
Scientific education in generic skills (e.g., scientific writing, graphic design and project management)
Mentoring by a Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC), individually tailored to your research focus
Travel funds to visit workshops, conferences, and international laboratories
Networking with national and international collaboration partners
Very good English skills (written and oral)
Practical scientific expertise and strong theoretical background in one of the research fields
Enthusiasm for basic research and a strong willingness to work in interdisciplinary teams
Information on the individual projects can be found on our homepage at. P03, P09, P11, P12, P17, P18, and P19, and send your electronic application in English to: application.crc1507@uni-frankfurt.Your master thesis (if submitted) or a summary (if pending)