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Universität zu Köln

PhD Student (m/w/d)

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

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Role family
Engineering
Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
€57,709 per year
Country
DE
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
26 Sept 2026

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the posting

The Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA) in Germany is a joint venture of the University of Cologne Excellence Cluster on Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD), the University Hospital, and the Max Planck Institutes for Biology of Ageing and for Metabolism Research. We offer up to

12 FULLY FUNDED PHD POSITIONS

to highly motivated and talented researchers. The structured PhD training programme within a cutting-edge research environment will start on an individual basis between 1 July and 1 October 2027.

  • An outstanding international research environment at one of Europe’s most prestigious ageing research clusters, comprising 49 interdisciplinary research groups
  • Initial work contracts of at least three years with payment based on the German TV-L E13 scale, 65% or on an equivalently remunerated PhD support contract of the Max Planck Society
  • Dedicated supervision with academic guidance from thesis advisory committees
  • Comprehensive PhD programme in the vibrant city of Cologne, conducted in English
  • Individual career mentoring and coaching, wide range of methodology and soft skills courses
  • Annual conference travel grants
  • Intensive support and guidance for international students in all administrative matters
  • Applicants with an MSc or equivalent degree in biology, cell / molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, bioinformatics, biophysics, genetics, medical biology, translational medicine, or a related field
  • Students with excellent academic performance in their BSc and MSc studies and a clear interest in the above-mentioned research areas, with strong motivation for ageing research

Candidates with very good English skills (C1 level, written and spoken)

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