Application
We are now offering 7 PhD positions at Berlin (Humboldt-University or DESY in Zeuthen).
The application is open up to the 10th of May 2013!
The offered positions would be in the field of experimental and theoretical elementary particle physics and astro particle physics for excellent doctoral students with a university degree (diploma or master) from Germany or abroad. The positions are for a maximum of three years. There is also the possibility of a fast track PhD for excellent Master's students having completed their first year.
To apply, please read the instructions below carefully. Please note
- hand in the application only online (link below), otherwise the application will not be considered;
- please uploade the application via this link only
- address the application to the scientific coordinator of the Graduate School, Dr. Martin zur Nedden, Institut für Physik, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Newtonstraße 15, 12489 Berlin,
- for questions, please contact Dr. Martin zur Nedden: nedden(at)mail.desy.de or +49 (30) 20 93 78 16
- make sure, that the two requested letters of reference are send directly to the coordinator (address see above)
Funding
The positions are paid according to the German law depending on age, civil status and children. The contract will be made at the level of TVL E13 AnwTV HU for Berlin and at E13 TV-L in Dresden for a half time employment.
Details on the scholarships can be given on request and can also be inferred from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft DFG (FAQs in English/ German language).
Research Topics
It is recommended that applicants contact prospective supervisors and discuss their dissertation proposal according to the Research Topics of the Graduate School prior to submitting a formal application. Our research topics are:
- Particle Physics with ATLAS
- Astroparticle Physics with IceCube and H.E.S.S.
- Double Beta decay
- LHC Phenomenology
- Quantum Field and String Theory
- Lattice Gauge Theory
Application
Prospective students should:
- have an academic degree equivalent to a German Diploma or a Master in Physics;
- a written Diploma or Master thesis
- be prepared to take an active part in the work of the Graduiertenkolleg.
Applications are accepted in German or English and should contain:
- a letter of application (no formal requirements) ;
- the names, addresses, and e-mail addresses of two persons (typically professors) who would be willing to send a letter of reference;
- please make sure, that the referees send the letter of reference directly to the scientific coordinator Dr. Martin zur Nedden, preferably electronically (nedden(at)mail.desy.de)
- a CV with emphasis on the academic career;
- a short scientific essay (max. 2 pages) describing the research interest: please consider before with one of the potential supervisors
- a copy of all university certificates;
- a copy of a written diploma thesis or equivalent.
Fast Track to PhD
The Graduiertenkolleg offers qualification grants for students after their first Master's year incorporating their Master thesis into the PhD project at Humboldt-University. In Dresden the same opportunity is open for excellent students in the last year of their Diploma studies
Application as associated Member (only for PhD Students which have already a position)
You have the possibility to become an associated member of the Graduated School if you are already a PhD student with one of the working groups of the Graduate School. You will not be paid by the Graduated School, but you will get money for traveling and you are invited to all courses and seminars of the Graduated School.
The application has to be discussed in advance with you supervisor. Applications are accepted in German or English and should contain:
- a short letter of application indicating the supervisor, start and planed end date of PhD;
- a CV with emphasis on the academic career;
- a short essay describing the PhD project;
- a copy of all university certificates.
Please up-load all files here.
Please do not upload your application for a paid position here, they will not be considered here!
All applications must be addressed to the Scientific Coordinator of the Graduate School:
Dr. Martin zur Nedden
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Math.-Nat. Fakultät I,
Institut für Physik, Newtonstr. 15, D-12489 Berlin,
Tel: 030-2093-7816, Fax: 030-2093-7642,
Email: nedden@physik.hu-berlin.de
