FRASCAL Research programme: 11 PhD and 1 postdoc position 2301 views

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