The Research Training Group 2202 „Transport across and into membranes“ 
at the University of Freiburg (Germany) welcomes applications for

5 PhD positions 
Part-time positions (65%, TV-L E 13)

The Research Training Group (RTG) is funded by the DFG and focuses on the characterization of transport processes at a molecular level. The aim of the RTG is to excellently qualify doctoral researchers by providing cutting-edge education and by strengthening interdisciplinary research. The doctoral researchers examine the transport of ions, metabolites and proteins across and in the membrane using a huge variety of biochemical and biophysical techniques. Studies include substance transport, protein/lipid interactions and their impact on the biophysical properties of membrane systems, the assembly, maturation and structure/function relationship of transport proteins, and their integration into biological membranes.

The availability of manifold techniques within the RTG creates an excellent platform that enables doctoral researchers to acquire a broad spectrum of unique skills, providing them a wide selective advantage within the competitive job-market for scientists. The structured program consists of lecture series, seminars, method courses, a summer school, and symposia. In addition, participants will be offered the possibility to attend courses for individual needs. Successful candidates will be awarded with a Dr. rer. nat. degree. The program is taught in English.

Requirements:

• Diploma, Master or Bachelor’s degree with honours (B.Sc. Hon. for a fast-track application) in Biochemistry, Biology, Biophysics, Chemistry, Physics, Molecular Medicine, Pharmacy or related fields
• Proven qualifications with particular relevance to either transport processes or transport proteins
• High motivation and commitment
• Interest in active participation in the RTG program
• Very good written and spoken English skills

Application documents:

• Application form (fillable PDF form: www.taim.uni-freiburg.de/application) 
• Letter of motivation
• CV
• Transcripts of studies
• Two letters of recommendation
• Proof of fluency in English

The maximum duration of the PhD position will be three years.

Starting date: next possible date

Further information and open positions: www.taim.uni-freiburg.de

Applications should be sent as one pdf file to rtg2202@bio.chemie.uni-freiburg.de. 
Please refer to „Application RTG 2202“ in the subject line.