Overview
It is the task of this Functional and Structural Genomics Program from German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg to analyze the genome, i.e., the complete set of genes, in order to lay the foundation for developing new diagnostic and treatment methods.
This involves mapping the genome, localizing genes within the genetic material, and investigating the functions of cancer-relevant genomic areas.
Features
- The vast amounts of data accumulated in the process are being captured and evaluated using bioinformatic methods.
- By combining approaches from mathematics, statistics, physics, and computer sciences with computer-assisted simulation techniques, the theoretical groups of the Research Program are bridging the gap to experimental research.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The methods developed within the Research Program are being directly utilized in many areas within collaborations with numerous divisions of the Center: in molecular and genomic investigations of the structure of the genetic material, cancer documentation, medical imaging, and biostatistical evaluations of experimental and clinical data.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Biology View 34 other PhDs in Biology in GermanyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Please apply using our Online Application System, which opens approximately 6-8 weeks before each application deadline.
- As part of the online application form, you are asked to provide the names and contact details of two referees.
- As soon as you have entered the names and contact details of your referees, we will automatically send them an e-mail with a link, requesting that they provide us with their letter of recommendation through our online system.
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.
All PhD positions at the DKFZ are fully funded for (at least) three years. There is no tuition fee.
Living costs for Heidelberg
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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