Fracture across Scales (FRASCAL) offers 11 doctoral positions in projects P1 through P11 and 1 postdoctoral position in project P12.
Starting date: January 1st, 2019
About the research programme:
- The programme will offer the possibility to perform research within an interdisciplinary team in a highly innovative and active research area comprising mechanics, material sciences, mathematics, chemistry, and physics.
- Two principal advisors (PAs) will guide scholar as mentors through the research project.
- The research programme, FRASCAL’s dedicated qualification programme will offer mini lectures, soft skills training and RTG seminars, as well as RTG retreats, alumni & visitor workshops and mini symposia.
- Candidates may apply for up to three doctoral projects within FRASCAL.
Doctoral Positions – Project P1 to P11
Eligibility:
- Applicant must either hold or are about to obtain a M.Sc. degree in one of the following areas: mechanics, material sciences, mathematics, chemistry, physics, or in a closely related field
- Applicant must possess proficiency in the English language; knowledge of the German language would be advantageous.
- Applicant must have strong interpersonal skills and are able to work in a team
Postdoctoral Position – Project P12
Eligibility:
- Applicant must either hold or are about to obtain a Doctoral degree in one of the following areas: mechanics, material sciences, mathematics, chemistry, physics, or in a closely related field
- Applicant must possess proficiency in English language; knowledge of the German language is welcome
- Applicant must have strong interpersonal skills and are able to work in a team
Documents required:
- Letter of motivation (max. 1 page)
- Copy of Doctoral/Master’s degree (if doctoral degree is not yet available, please send Master’s degree instead)
- Academic transcripts (with grades and rankings)
- Brief summary of doctoral/Master’s thesis (max. 1 page)
- Short CV
- Letter/s of recommendation and publication list
Applications:
Applications can be sent either by postal mail to:
ZISC
RTG 2423
Martensstraße 5a
91058 Erlangen
Germany
Or by e-mail to:
grk2423-applications@fau.de
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| Organization | Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) |
| Country | Germany |
| Fellowship Level | Doctoral/Postdoctoral |
| Subject areas | Mechanics, Material Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics |
| Fellowship amount | Varies |
| Eligibility | Open to all nationalities |
| Deadline | August 31st, 2018 |
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