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Monday, 8 October 2012

[pakgrid] PhD positions in engineering and basic sciences in Germany (Deadline is 19.10.2012)




	The Cluster of Excellence 'Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden' (cfAED) invites applications for PhD student positions (TV-L) from highly motivated individuals holding a master's degree or a university diploma of a relevant subject area (Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Material Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Biology Mathematics, or related). The positions are limited until October 31st 2017. The period of employment depends on topic and area and is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). All PhD students will become members of a designated research path and part of the cfAED research program. You will undertake leading edge research and contribute to the Cluster with your specialist expertise in your field. The list of topics, including supervising professors, terms and conditions and starting dates are published on the cfAED website www.cfaed.org from 01 Oct 2012 until 19 Oct 2012. IMPORTANT: Please clearly indicate on your application your preferred investigator (group) and PhD topic from the website's list. You may choose up to two topics from the list. All positions will be funded by the Cluster of Excellence cfAED, located in Dresden, Germany. Positions and Requirements: As a doctoral student of cfAED you will work within and be fully integrated into the cluster. Therefore, an interdisciplinary work and research approach are indispensible. We aim at attracting the best talents in the respective research fields and expect the following: a very good Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area (candidates about to earn their degree are also welcome to apply – the anticipated degree should be completed within the next 6 months); outstanding academic performance in previous studies; some research experience; high motivation and interest to join one of the most ambitious interdisciplinary research clusters; an integrative and cooperative personality with excellent communication skills; fluent in English – written and oral (Cluster language is English – knowledge of German is not required but we will encourage the applicants to take language courses). What cfAED has to offer: You will work closely with scientists and researchers from the associated cluster institutions which will provide an excellent platform to shape your own distinct research amongst the experts in the respective fields. Your PhD research will be fostered by the cfAED philosophy to promote young researches and to provide support where and when necessary. This promotion concept includes: International Postgraduate Program; excellent supervision by a Thesis Advisory Committee; Possibility to earn Seed Grants of up to € 10K per PhD interacting individually with internationally renowned scientists; Promotion of gender equality and family-friendly work environment. Informal enquiries can be submitted to the Program Management Director (Dr. Uta Schneider, Tel +49 (351) 463 41016 ; Fax +49 (351) 463 41099; Email: recruiting.cfaed@tu-dresden.de). More information about the Cluster of Excellence cfAED can be found here (www.cfaed.org). Applications from women are particularly welcome. The same applies to disabled people. Application Procedure: Your application (in English only) must include: Motivation letter, CV, copy of degree certificate, transcript of grades (i.e. the official list of coursework including your grades), proof of English language skills. Complete applications should be submitted preferably by e-mail as a single PDF document quoting the reference number PhD1201 and the topic in the subject header torecruiting.cfaed@tu-dresden.de (Please note: We are currently not able to receive electronically signed and encrypted data) or alternatively to: TU Dresden, cfAED, Herrn Prof. Gerhard Fettweis, 01062 Dresden, Germany. The closing date for applications is 19 October 2012 (stamped arrival date of the university central mail service applies). Shortlisted applicants will be invited to the cfAED PhD Recruitment Meeting in Dresden, Germany, in November 2012. The quality of life in the Dresden region is unique in Europe. Please find more information at: http://home.meinestadt.de/dresden/attraktivitaets-ranking Hinweis: Der Inhalt wurde von dieser Quelle automatisch bezogen.