About European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is one of the world’s leading research institutions, and Europe’s flagship laboratory for the life sciences. Research at EMBL emphasizes experimental analysis at multiple levels of biological organization, from the molecule to the organism; as well as computational biology, bioinformatics and systems biology.
Why work for us
Would you like to contribute your creativity to an international team of scientists, from all disciplines, focusing on basic research in molecular life sciences? EMBL opens the door to your scientific career: our students have an outstanding publication record, are a vital part of our global collaborations and receive their degrees jointly with our network of excellent partner universities in 17 countries. EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organization.
Training and development
The EMBL International PhD Programme represents the flagship of EMBL’s commitment to first-class training and education. Internationality, dedicated mentoring and early independence in research characterize our programme. Considered to be one of the most competitive PhD training schemes to enter, we are committed to providing EMBL PhD students with the best starting platform for a successful career in science.
What we are looking for
We invite candidates with backgrounds in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, engineering and molecular medicine to apply to our 3.5–4-year structured programme.
Locations
Germany, France, Italy, Spain and UK
Number of PhD students
210+
How to apply
Online via www.embl.de/training/eipp
Closing date
Two calls per year that run from February to April (interviews in July) and from August to October (interviews in January the following year)
Contact
Tel +49 (0)6221 387 8612 or 8896
E-mail predocs@embl.de