PIER is the strategic partnership between DESY and Universität Hamburg (“Partnership for Innovation, Education and Research)”. It is a future-oriented collaboration between two strong partners in the Hamburg metropolitan area which aim to jointly promote top-level education, research and innovation. PIER focuses on the following research fields: Particle and Astroparticle Physics, Nanosciences, Photon Science and Infection and Structural Biology. Additional interdisciplinary areas include Theory of Physics (Wolfgang Pauli Centre) and Accelerator Research (Voss-Wideröe-Centre).
| Open Positions | 12 |
| Time Span | for 3 years |
| Application Deadline | 15 Jun 2015 (Every year there are some opportunities. If you missed the deadline this year, try for the next year!) |
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| Subjects | Natural Sciences |
| Description | PIER Helmholtz Graduate School Call for applicationsThe name PIER — “Partnership for Innovation, Education and Research” — stands for the strong partnership between Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY) and Universität Hamburg (UHH). The two partners combine their expertise within the structure of PIER.The PIER Helmholtz Graduate School ensures that doctoral candidates receive an internationally recognized and optimally supervised education in their respective fields.Interdisciplinary PhD projects are welcome. PhD positions are paid with minimum 50% of TVL 13 (at least 1.600 Euro).No tution fees. Language of instruction is English.6 excellent reasons for a PhD at PIER1. Access to unique technologies at one of the world´s leading research centers – such as the world’s brightest storage ring PETRA III, the free-electron laser FLASH and FLASH II, and the superlative X-ray laser source XFEL 2. Interdisciplinary research at the largest university in northern Germany and academic training provided by internationally recognized experts in a cosmopolitan environment |
| Requirements | We are looking forward to receiving applications of talented doctoral candidates, who are holding a Master degree or who are nearing graduation in the following research fields: • Particle and Astroparticle Physics • Nanosciences • Photon Science • Infection and Structural Biology • Accelerators • Theoretical Physics |
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| More Information | http://graduateschool.pier-campus.de |