RWTH Aachen University: 13 PhD Positions (Life Sciences) 1689 views

RWTH Aachen University: 13 PhD Positions (Life Sciences)

13 Open PhD Positions for the IRTG 2379 at the International Research Training Group (IRTG) “Modern Inverse Problems: From Geometry and Data to Models and Applications” (MIP) at RWTH Aachen University offers 13 doctoral positions for a three (03)-year structured program.

Project Description

The positions are funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) at the payscale TVL 13 (100%).
Funding is for three (03) years, starting on October 1st, 2018.

The center currently offers open PhD positions in the research fields of:

1) Novel Stabilized Finite-Element Methods for Microstructured and Complex Fluids

2) Computational Tools for Chemical Imaging

3) Model-Based Generation of Linear Algebra Software

4) Boundary Conforming Smooth Spline Spaces for Isogeometric Analysis

5) Methods for Demand-Side-Management in Process and Chemical Industry

6) Metric-Based Anisotropic Adaptation for Optimal Petrov-Galerkin Methods

7) Numerical Reconstruction Techniques for the Boltzmann Equation

8) Model Order Reduction for Goal-Oriented Bayesian Inversion

9) Model-Controlled Bayesian Inversion for Geophysical Inverse Problems

Qualifications / Requirements

1. A Master degree (or an equivalent degree) in a relevant field
2. Transcripts for the Bachelor and Master’s degrees
3. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Knowledge of German is not expected.

Application Procedure

All applications must include following documents:

1. curriculum vitae
2. statement of purpose
3. transcript(s) and degree(s) from universities previously attended
4. at least two letters of recommendation
5. TOEFL score or other evidence of English skills

Please submit your complete application as a PDF via e-mail with subject “IRTG 2379 Admission” and your preferred research topic, to this id: admission(a)aices.rwth-aachen.de