4-year PhD graduate school positions AVAILABLE AT THE FINNISH GRADUATE SCHOOL IN PLANT BIOLOGY, starting January 1, 2007

Positions are open for graduate students with a background in plant biology or related field. Applicants should have a master's degree or equivalent, or be expected to complete their studies before starting their PhD training in January 2007. Matching funds student positions are also available, where the student is a full member of the graduate school but their salary comes from another source. PhD studies are to be carried out under the supervision of one of the group leaders from the FGSPB, and progress is monitored by a yearly follow-up group.

The Finnish Graduate School in Plant Biology is a national graduate school administered by the University of Helsinki. It is financed by the Ministry of Education and the Academy of Finland. The director of the graduate school is Tapio Palva (University of Helsinki) and the vice director is Eva-Mari Aro (University of Turku).

The graduate school aims to train scientific researchers in molecular plant biology including molecular biology and genomics, biochemistry, developmental biology, pathology and biotechnology. PhD training includes a national and international teaching program, participation in courses and meetings within and outside Finland and cooperation with other graduate schools.

Monthly salary is 1619 EURO.

This is based on level 2 of the demands chart for teaching and research personnel in the new salary system of Finnish universities. A personal work performance component of the system is to be phased in gradually subject to negotiations with the student's supervisor and follow-up group. Salary costs of the graduate students as defined by the Ministry of Education (27400 EURO/year) will be shared equally between FGSPB and the supervisor of the student with FGSPB remaining the employer.

Applications in English must be completed using the online application form.

For more information please see: http://www.helsinki.fi/bioscience/fgspb/english/application.htm or contact Karen Sims-Huopaniemi karen.sims-huopaniemi@helsinki.fi

Closing date for applications is 8 October 2006, 23.59 (local Helsinki time). -----------------------------------------

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