6 PhD scholarships at the IHRS NANONET (Dresden, Germany)
The International Helmholtz Research School for Nanoelectronic Networks (IHRS NANONET) is currently offering 6 PhD Scholarships (M/F) for 3 years.
The IHRS NANONET an initiative of the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden – Rossendorf e.V. (HZDR) in a joint collaboration with the Technische Universität Dresden (TUD), Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden (IPF), Fraunhofer Institute for Nondestructive Testing (IZFP), and the Nanoelectronics Materials Laboratory (NaMLab) gGmbH, and supported by the Helmholtz Association. The research school offers an interdisciplinary research training programme in the field of molecular electronics. The 3-years PhD programme includes independent research work in a project involving different divisions of science and engineering and a well structured curriculum providing for a comprehensive training in technical and professional skills.
The programme covers the following topics:
– molecular synthesis
– electrical contacting of nanoscale electronics
– modeling of properties on an atomistic level
The research school is open to highly qualified and motivated doctoral candidates of all nationalities holding or about to earn a Master´s degree (or equivalent) in physics, chemistry, materials science and electrical engineering. The official language of the research school is English; very good oral and written communication skills in the language are required.
The IHRS NANONET is committed to an equal opportunity policy. Admission will be offered to qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, or disability. Please consult our website (www.ihrs-nanonet.de) for further information and to access the online application portal. Incomplete and post-deadline applications will be disregarded. The application deadline is 15 August 2012.
Eligibility
The programme is open to students of all nationalities holding (or about to earn) a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, or materials science. If you are still studying (i.e. about to earn your degree) you are also eligible to apply if you anticipate receiving your degree no later than 6 months after the date of the selection workshop.
Candidates holding an excellent BSc degree are also welcome to apply. In this case, additional requirements defined on a case-to-case basis (e.g. the completion of a set of extra courses) will need to be fulfilled during the programme.
The programme starts in January 2013 for a duration of 3 years.
Working Language of the programme is English
- 3-years PhD scholarships, Graduate programme in English,
- Exciting research environment in an outstanding research infrastructure,
- Structured mentoring through a Thesis Advisory Committee,
- An interdisciplinary training programme,
- Professional preparation (including intensive transferable skills courses)
Requirements:
The successful candidate will:
- hold (or be about to earn) a Master?s degree (or equivalent) in physics, chemistry, materials science or electrical engineering and have demonstrated an outstanding academic performance.,
- have prior research experience and demonstrated potential and enthusiasm to conduct challenging research towards a PhD.
- have excellent team-working skills and be motivated to work in a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative environment.
- have experience at working in a multicultural environment.
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Applicants must apply online at www.ihrs-nanonet.de. Documents needed are: motivation letter, CV, University certificate, Transcript of marks, two recommendation letters and English language certificate.
Host institution:
Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) e.V.
01328 Dresden
fOR DETAILS AND APPLICATION FORM: http://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=2890
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