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PhD-projects
at the ZSN Hannover, Germany
Start of the
program:
October 1st, 2009.
Application
Deadline: May 15th, 2009
At
the moment there are no PhD-projects available!
The following
describes the established PhD-program
The
Center for Systems Neuroscience (ZSN), Hannover, Germany, an
interdisciplinary research center combining working groups of the
University of Veterinary Medicine, the Medical School, the
University of Music and Theater and the University of Hannover,
cordially invites graduates of various life sciences (biology, veterinary and human
medicine, biochemistry and affiliated natural sciences, such as e.g.
physics)
to
pursue a research project leading to a PhD or Dr. rer. nat. (Start: October 1st,
2009).
In the 3-year-program PhD-students will gain broad
multidisciplinary knowledge in the field of neuroscience and develop
valuable complementary skills.
Eligibility
Criteria:
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You have completed
your university studies with a Master's or Diploma degree (or
equivalent) in human medicine, veterinary medicine, or the
life sciences by the time of the (intended) start date.
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The
positions are open to all nationalities. Students should be fluent
in English. Non-domestic applicants should be willing to acquire
basic knowledge in German.
Neuroscience represents a complex emerging research field and
includes the interaction between various disciplines ranging from
neurobiology, behavioral science, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology,
and pathology as well as molecular biology. The Center of Systems
Neuroscience (ZSN) is prepared to provide the base and guidelines
for an excellent training in neuroscience. Successful candidates
should be prepared to combat the up-coming challenges in
neuroscience.
The
program includes a variety of courses, seminars and lab classes
organized in a Graduate School-like manner.
Application
Procedure:
In order to apply for the program the following documents must be
submitted (only applications in English will be accepted):
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A cover letter
clarifying your research interest and indicating one or more projects
of interest
(max. 300
words);
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Your CV;
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Copies of
certificates and transcripts (if possible include english
translations);
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Non-native
speakers of English should demonstrate an adequate competence of
the English language by acceptable results in an internationally
recognized test (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, APIEL, CPE). Participation
in such a test is recommended but not obligatory -
language skills can also be evaluated during the personal
interviews with selected candidates. Proven higher education in
English or a reasonably long stay in an English speaking country
are acceptable;
We
do not return the documents!
Please send your application
via electronic or standard mail to:
(elektronic version preferred)
dagmar.esser@tiho-hannover.de
Dr.
Dagmar Esser
Coordination Office of the Center for Systems Neuroscience Hannover
c/o Department of Pathology
University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover
Bünteweg 17
30559 Hannover
Germany
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