This doctoral training programme offers an exceptional opportunity for highly motivated candidates to pursue cutting-edge research on the role of water in biological systems. The projects span diverse disciplines including membrane transport, structural biology, biophysics, synthetic chemistry, and biomedical applications.

Applicants should hold, or be close to completing, a Master’s degree in biophysics, physics, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, pharmacy, biology, chemistry, bioinformatics, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, or a closely related field. The selection process places particular emphasis on:

• Documented academic engagement and achievement through coursework, research, awards, or scholarships


• A growth mindset combined with strong problem-solving abilities, analytical thinking, and independence


• Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills


• Proficiency in written and spoken English


• Compliance with mobility rules: candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the host country for more than 12 months within the three years prior to the recruitment date (short stays such as holidays or compulsory national service are excluded)

Required application documents include:

• A motivation letter


• Curriculum vitae


• Contact details of two referees willing to provide letters of recommendation upon request


• Copies of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree certificates (or transcripts if the Master’s degree is pending), including grades


• Any available publications or conference contributions

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