Description

The MDC is a leading research institute in the field of molecular medicine in Berlin. It offers an interdisciplinary training programme for PhD students who wish to develop a career at the interface of basic molecular biology and translational medicine.

The MDC is one of the 16 member institutions of the Helmholtz Association, the largest research organization in Germany. It currently hosts around 50 research groups working in the areas of cardiovascular & metabolic diseases, molecular cancer biology, neurobiology and medical system biology. The MDC is dedicated to promoting the education and training of future scientists. In 2003 the International PhD Programme Molecular Cell Biology was established as cooperation between the Humboldt Universität zu Berlin and the MDC. Since 2007 the Helmholtz Graduate School Molecular Cell Biology at the MDC offers an infrastructure for interdisciplinary training of all 300 MDC PhD students. The Graduate School works in collaboration with its partners the Humboldt Universität zu Berlin (HU), the Freie Universitat Berlin (FU), and the Leibniz Institute for Molecular Pharmacology (FMP). Integrated within this structure are additional PhD Programmes that focus on specific research topics in the areas of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases (TransCard), Molecular Neuroscience (MolNeuro) and Medical Systems Biology (BIMSB-NYU Exchange Programme).

Highlights

All doctoral students at the MDC are mentored by a thesis committee that follows their progress and offers support throughout their PhD. The PhD students research project is complemented by an interdisciplinary curriculum including:

* Summer schools and advanced technology training
* Lectures and seminars by MDC group leaders and invited international guest speakers
* Travel allowances and collaborative visit support
* Access to MDC technology platforms such as deep sequencing, mass spectrometry, microscopy
* PhD symposia and retreats organized by PhD students
* Soft Skills courses like presentation or writing workshops, computer courses, training in statistics or ethics
* Career development
* University support
* International office

PhD students at the MDC normally receive a working contract according to the German public system including health and social insurance and pension scheme.

Minimum Education

Master of Science

Subject Areas

• Biochemistry
• Biomedical Sciences
• Molecular Biology
• Neuroscience And Behavior

Cost in US$:

no fees

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Guest House
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

Successfull candidates will be offered a working contract according to the German Public System

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• In-Person Interview Required
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

3-4 month

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Year Founded

2003