6 Positions as HITEC Fellows • Forschungszentrum Jülich • Jülich – materials science, energy conversion, photovoltaics, plasma physics, nuclear waste management, modeling, numerical simulations, electronics, electrical and mechanical engineering, and – in climate research: specifically in atmospheric physics and chemistry – Deadline 30.11.2018
6 Positions as HITEC Fellows • Forschungszentrum Jülich • Jülich
| Open Positions | 6 |
| Time Span | 01 May 2019 for 3 years |
| Application Deadline | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Financing | yes |
| Type of Position | PhD – Doctoral Programme |
| Field of Research | Mathematics / Natural Sciences |
| Subjects | Energy and Climate Research |
| Description | Forschungszentrum Jülich pursues cutting-edge interdisciplinary research on the pressing issues of our time and undertakes a multitude of tasks in the area of research management. It helps to solve the grand challenges facing society in the fields of energy and environment as well as information and the brain. With more than 5,900 employees, Jülich – a member of the Helmholtz Association – is one of the large interdisciplinary research centres in Europe. HITEC (Helmholtz Interdisciplinary Doctoral Training in Energy and Climate) is a graduate school for scientists and engineers who want to earn a Ph.D. in the challenging fields of energy and climate research, and is a joint initiative between Forschungszentrum Jülich, the RWTH Aachen University, the University of Bochum, the University of Cologne, the University of Düsseldorf, and the University of Wuppertal. HITEC offers a 3-year training programme which fosters scientific and professional qualification. HITEC is committed to scientific excellence, to an interdisciplinary and international research environment, to an accepting learning environment which embraces diversity, and aims to turn the Ph.D. students into well needed experts for academia and industry. The international graduate school in Energy and Climate Research HITEC announces 6 Ph.D. fellowships – in energy research: specifically in materials science, energy conversion, photovoltaics, plasma physics, nuclear waste management, modeling, numerical simulations, electronics, electrical and mechanical engineering, and – in climate research: specifically in atmospheric physics and chemistry For their application candidates have the choice between 14 HITEC Ph.D. projects and 5 research fields: for details of projects and research fields as well as the online application go to www.hitec-graduate-school.de. Selection: After closing of the call the applications will be reviewed. Only complete applications will be considered. The best candidates will be invited to Germany for a week (5 – 15 March, 2019) in order to work out the details of the project with the research group which hosts the project. Successful candidates will receive an email notification about the admission and invitation in December 2018. The final decision will be reached after individual presentations to the HITEC Advisory Board on 14 March 2019. The earliest starting point will be May 2019, later starts are possible. Funding will be provided for three years. HITEC Fellows will be able to finish their Ph.D. work within these 3 years. Forschungszentrum Jülich aims to employ more women in this area and therefore particularly welcomes applications from women. We also welcome applications from disabled persons. For your application please use the online recruitment system on the HITEC website www.hitec-graduate-school.de. Please submit your application with the relevant documentation until 30 November 2018. Only complete applications will be accepted for review. Contact: Dr. Maurice Nuys and Marianne Feldmann hitec@fz-juelich.de www.hitec-graduate-school.de Institute of Energy and Climate Research, IEK www.fz-juelich.de |
| Requirements | Requirements: We are seeking highly qualified and motivated scientists and engineers. Candidates are expected to have a Master, a German “Diplom” or an equivalent degree, when they start their Ph.D. project. The specifics of the degree and the experience required are indicated for the individual projects. The integration in national and international co-operations requires the willingness to cooperate in teams. We expect that you are able to communicate your results in oral and written form in very good English. |
| Working Language | English |
| Language of Dissertation | English |
| Required Documents | CVReports, certificates |
| More Information | http://http:/www.hitec-graduate-school.de |
Contact
Forschungszentrum Jülich • Helmholtz Interdisciplinary Doctoral Training in Energy and Climate
Dr. Maurice Nuys
Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße
52428 Jülich
Mail: hitec@fz-juelich.de
http://www.fz-juelich.de/por