PhD position (f/m/d) for the RTG 2550 - Dynamic regulation of cellular protein localization

WE OFFER YOU

• Our doctoral candidates can build on the complementary expertise present in the consortium, on excellent state-of-the-art core facilities and the thriving highly interactive scientific environment in Cologne
• The candidates will expand their scientific horizon through participation in an interactive tailor-made educational program that covers broad principles, and specific scientific and career development needs
• A diverse and fair working environment
• Support in reconciling work and family life
• Occupational health management offers
• Local transport ticket at a discount for UoC employees

The positions are available from the 1 st of July 2023 or upon mutual agreement on a part-time basis (65%). The positions are to be filled for a fixed term initially until 31.12.2024. If the necessary prerequisites required by tariff regulations as well as the sought-after personal qualifications are met, the salary will correspond to the pay grade 13 as specified in the States’ Tariff Agreement (TVL). The University of Cologne is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Women are especially encouraged to apply and will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from people with disabilities / special needs or of equal status. Please send your application including

• Statement describing your motivation to join our research training group
• Detailed academic CV, certificates and transcripts of Bachelor and Master Studies as well as a short summary (1/2 page) of your Master thesis project
• Choice of three laboratories represented in the research training group with a short indication for the reasons why you would like to join these particular ones (participating research groups can be found on the RTG homepage: grk2550.uni-koeln.de)

Please provide the names and contact details of two referees who can evaluate your academic ability and potential by email (in one pdf-file) to svorhag2@uni-koeln.de with the reference number Wiss2210-31. They should be addressed to the speaker of the research training group, Prof. Jan Riemer, University of Cologne, Institute of Biochemistry, Zuelpicher Str. 47A, 50674 Cologne, Germany. The application deadline is the 13^th of February 2023. Please direct any enquiries and questions to Susanne Vorhagen (svorhag2@uni-koeln.de).