International PhD programmes in the Life Sciences, University of Zurich, Switzerland

Via http://www.universitypositions.eu. The Life Science Zurich Graduate School, Switzerland, consists of several highly competitive PhD programmes, run jointly by the ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich. Each programme offers research and education opportunities in a stimulating international environment for ambitious students who wish to work towards a PhD degree. Accepted students perform their research project in one of the participating research groups of their favourite programme, according to their scientific interest. Advanced teaching and training courses are offered throughout the curriculum. The programme language is English; PhD studies usually last four years.

Applicants must hold or anticipate receiving a Master’s degree or equivalent from a university in a relevant field before starting the PhD programme. Applicants accepted for the programme will have to register with either the University of Zurich or ETH Zurich, depending on the affiliation of their future research group. Click on the link below for further information. The next deadline for applications is 1 December 2012.

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