IMPRS Selection Symposium

Twice a year, the IMPRS-gBGC accepts applications for open PhD positions. The application process consists of three steps:

1. Online registration & submission of application documents (from July 8^th until August 5^th, 2025)
2. (Possibly) Phone or video conference interview (late August 2025)
3. Selection Symposium in Jena (September 29^th - October 1^st, 2025)

The Selection Symposium includes the following items:

• Icebreaker activity & a tour through the MPI-BGC with our PhD researchers,
• Introduction to the IMPRS-gBGC,
• 3-minute presentations by the candidates,
• Interviews with the project advisors and an independent member of the IMPRS Steering Committee,
• Informal meetings with prospective colleagues and a tour of the facilities,
• Free time to explore the city of Jena.

Successful candidates will be offered a comprehensive mentoring program in a highly communicative scientific environment and PhD funding for three years.