PhD / Doctorate •

Degree

PhD, Dr rer nat

Course location

Jena

In cooperation with

• DFG (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft)
• Universitätsklinikum Jena
• JCSM (Jena Center for Soft Matter)
• Leibniz-Institut für Altersforschung: Fritz-Lipmann-Institut e.V. (fli)
• HKI (Hans Knoell Institute)
• Leibniz IPHT (Leibniz Institute for Photonic Technologies)

Teaching language

• English

Languages

Courses are held in English.

Programme duration

6 semesters

Beginning

Only for doctoral programmes: any time

Application deadline

At any time
(See the current announcements on the website: www.polytarget.uni-jena.de .)

Tuition fees per semester in EUR

None

Combined Master's degree / PhD programme

No

Joint degree / double degree programme

No

Description/content

The goal of the CRC PolyTarget is the development of new strategies for the treatment of infection-triggered inflammatory states, centred on a rational design of tailor-made nanoparticulate drug carriers. Pharmacologically active nanoparticles based on functional synthetic polymers and (modified) biopolymers will be utilised and characterised to address the fundamental questions of targeted nanomedicine from the bottom up. Based on the establishment of polymer libraries and a detailed molecular and morphological characterisation of the nanoparticles, structure-property relationships will be studied to optimise the nanoparticles with respect to their biological and pharmaceutical function.

The main task of the integrated Research Training Group (RTG) is to promote the scientific expertise of the doctoral candidates. The group will aim to broaden the training of doctoral candidates at the university level by providing the opportunity for candidates to participate in the already existing PhD programmes of related training groups in Jena. A visiting scientist programme and short-term scholarships offer additional qualification improvement possibilities.

Course organisation

The programme is intended to be completed in three years, and it contains method courses, scientific colloquia, PhD seminars, CRC retreats, mentoring for female PhD students, and a research stay abroad as well as soft skill courses.

International elements

• International guest lecturers

Integrated internships

No internships

Course-specific, integrated German language courses

No

Course-specific, integrated English language courses

No

Tuition fees per semester in EUR

None

Semester contribution

Doctoral candidates at Friedrich Schiller University Jena have the possibility to enrol. Enrolment is not compulsory, but it offers a whole range of advantages.

The semester fee amounts to approx. 290 EUR per semester (student services and student self-government). For details, see semester fee (uni-jena.de)

Costs of living

Students need approx. 700 to 900 EUR per month for rent, food, health insurance, books and personal items. Additionally, please see https://www.uni-jena.de/en/Jena+living+international .

Funding opportunities within the university

Yes

Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university

For information on availability of funding for doctoral candidates, please refer to the website of the Graduate Academy at Friedrich Schiller University Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/phd_financing .

Academic admission requirements

Graduates with a Master's degree in chemistry, pharmacy, biotechnology or related fields

Language requirements

Fluent written and spoken English is required.

Application deadline

At any time
(See the current announcements on the website: www.polytarget.uni-jena.de .)

Submit application to

Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC) CRC 1278 PolyTarget
Humboldtstraße 10
07743 Jena
Germany
Phone: +49 3641948200
Fax: +49 3641948202
E-mail: polytarget@uni-jena.de

Possibility of finding part-time employment

Students can work as student assistants while they are working on their studies up to a certain extent. Additionally, please see https://www.uni-jena.de/en/Jena+living+international .

Accommodation

International doctoral candidates have the possibility of applying for a place in one of the three university guest houses. Enrolled doctoral candidates can also apply for a room in student housing. For all information on accommodation in Jena, please refer to the website of the Graduate Academy: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/graduate-academy .

Structured research and supervision

Yes

Research training / discussion

Yes

Career advisory services and programmes for future professionals

The Graduate Academy offers career counselling for advanced doctoral candidates and postdocs: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/career-counselling .

Support for international students and doctoral candidates

• Welcome event
• Buddy programme
• Tutors
• Specialist counselling
• Cultural and linguistic preparation
• Visa matters

General services and support for international students and doctoral candidates

The Graduate Academy is the one-stop office for doctoral candidates and postdocs at Friedrich Schiller University. Please visit the Graduate Academy website to explore the full range of information: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/phd .

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