Cells manage to survive, proliferate, and differentiate in their environment by interpreting the signals they receive from it and translating them into the right output. If signaling goes awry, even only in part of the cells, the whole organism is at risk. The Max F. Perutz Laboratories are home to a strong group of scientists whose common long-term research goal is to investigate and understand signal transduction mechanisms in a variety of cell-based and organismal systems. The PhD program Molecular mechanisms of Cell Signaling, funded by the FWF, offers structured, state-of-the-art training in signal transduction and competitive PhD projects that combine biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, and genetics to study cell signaling in different model organisms, yeast [Ogris], plants [Meskiene], trypanosomes [Warren] mammalian cells and mice [Baccarini][Decker][Kovarik][Wiche][Propst][Seiser][Foisner]. Our mission is to educate excellent PhD students to become independent researchers with a competitive professional profile, by fostering independence, inquisitive thinking, and scientific rigor. Join a lively community and benefit from extensive mentoring, administrative and social support Get cross-disciplinary, in-depth expert training in signal transduction, combined with individualized training on site and abroad Explore the molecular mechanisms directing: benefit from the vicinity of the broad VBC PhD Program profit from the national and international collaborations of the participating labs to expand your theoretical and technical horizon and take advantage of unique opportunities for networking and increased visibility. Last but not least - Enjoy Vienna, number 1 in the worldwide rankings of locations with the best quality of living! Vienna is rightly famous for classical as well as modern music, exhibitions, opera, and café life…. Vienna is a very international city and the cultural life is enjoyable for non-German speaking people (e.g. English cinemas, theatre, international festivals). Outdoor activities in Vienna and surroundings include skiing, hiking, climbing, cycling and water sports. Other European countries are close enough for weekend trips…