An ambitious EC-funded research initiative on epigenetics advancing towards systems biology

Université Nice Sophia Antipolis, France

Description

The International SIGNALIFE PhD program of the University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis is currently accepting applications for twenty 3-year PhD positions which will start in September 2015.

Labex SIGNALIFE - Presentation

The scientific laboratory of excellence “Labex SIGNALIFE” is comprised of 6 leading research institutes from Nice, France with the participation of 49 top-level research teams. The research teams are grouped around five major topics relating to Cell Signaling in Biology:

1. Cellular architecture of signaling pathways
2. Plasticity and signaling
3. Stress signaling
4. Signaling in aging and disease progression
5. New principles in signaling and applications

International PhD program - description

The Labex SIGNALIFE is currently seeking applications from outstanding students in the Life Sciences for a total of 20 highly competitive, fully funded PhD positions in the area of Cell Signaling. Our program offers a comprehensive package of additional training activities throughout the duration of the thesis to provide students with a range of skills important for a successful career in science.

All classes will be in English. The arrival and installation of each student will be aided and accompanied by a dedicated PhD Program Officer. This 3-year PhD program starts September 2015. The application deadline is March 31, 2015.

Qualifications

Candidates must have achieved academic excellence and be highly motivated to pursue a PhD project in one of the above research areas. Applicants must hold or receive, before enrollment in the program, a university degree that qualifies them to enter a PhD or equivalent program such as a Masters 2 diploma. A minimum of 6 months laboratory experience is essential.

Salary

The monthly gross salary will be 2020 € and provides social benefits. In addition, an installation allowance of 1700 € upon arrival will be provided. Tuition is free.

Application details

Please apply online at http://signalife.unice.fr
Further information about the PhD program, selection process, as well as the application procedure, is available at http://signalife.unice.fr

Starting date: 14th September 2015
Deadline for applications: 31st March 2015