The Institute of Microbiology, Bioenergies and Biotechnology (IM2B) is financing 2 PhD positions starting in October 2021.
This Institute brings together the largest French network of world-class molecular microbiologists.
It aims to explore the diversity and functioning of the microbial world, at the molecular, cellular and ecosystem levels, or through its close association with other organisms (plants, microbiota, etc.), with a view to developing innovative biotechnological solutions in the fields of bioenergies, environment and health.
The five PhD projects described below are eligible for funding under this call for applications. They are interdisciplinary projects based on inter-laboratory collaborations.
For each of the projects, the co-supervisors will select one applicant who will be interviewed by a jury. The audition will be held in English between the 14th and 18th of June.
At the end of the audition, two applicants will be selected and will be granted with a 3-year fellowship (salary of €1421 net / month).
The two awarded doctoral students will be granted €4,000 to attend international conferences or to follow training related to their research project. In addition, through the Plinius doctoral programme, they will benefit from personalised support to train in a wide range of cutting-edge technologies and prepare their professional project in an international and multidisciplinary environment.
How to apply?
Interested applicants must hold a Master2 degree at least by the 31th of August 2021, and been ranked in the top third of Master 1 class.
Applications, in English, must include a CV (specifying the level of English), a motivation letter.
Also, applicants must submit two recommendation letters, and have grades and ranking of Master 1 and grades for the first semester of Master 2.
Applicants must be sent to the supervisors by May 10th 2021 after submitting their application.
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