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Engineering

Structured doctoral programmes - Engineering

Keywords

Molecular Communications, Polymersomes, Targeted Drug Delivery, Magnetic Particle Steering, Olfactory Systems

Doctoral degree

Dr.-Ing., Dr. rer. nat

Program duration

4 years maximum

Language of degree program

English

How to apply

Application in a PDF file that includes a letter of motivation (max. 1 page) detailing which supervisor the application is addressed to and for which project, a CV (max. 2 pages), and copies of final certificates and the transcript of records to symocads-coordination@fau.de.

Special features

Interdisciplinary research with interdisciplinary and structured mentoring program, interdisciplinary networking, structured qualification program, regular RTG seminars, workshops and retreats, funding for participation in international conferences and research stays abroad, startup grants, no scholarships

FAU contact and information about the program

PD Dr. Anna Maria Becker via symocads-coordination@fau.de

Information about the program

Keywords

Neuromechanics, brain mechanics, cerebral mechanics, spinal mechanics, neurocellular mechanics

Doctoral degree

Doctoral degree: Dr.-Ing., Dr. rer. nat. and Dr. rer. biol. hum.

Language of degree program

English

Program duration

3 years

Applications

The current call for applications with further details on the doctoral research positions.

Special features

The program is currently in its first phase of funding until the end of 2026. Alternative funding must be arranged for completing any doctoral degrees that have not been finished by then.

Similar doctoral programs

Erlangen Graduate School in Advanced Optical Technologies (SAOT), Graduate School of Life Sciences at FAU (Life@FAU), (GRK1896) In situ Microscopy with Electrons, X-rays, and Scanning Probes, (GRK2423) Fracture across Scales, (IGRK2495) Energy Conversion Systems, (GRK2162) Development and Vulnerability of the CNS

FAU contacts and information about the program

Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. Friedrich Paulsen (speaker)

Information about the program

Keywords

Forensic computer science, cyber crime, criminal law, criminal procedural law, digital traces

Doctoral degree

Dr.-Ing., Dr. jur.

Course Language

German and English

Programme duration

The funding is initially for a period of 4.5 years, doctoral candidate scholarships are valid for a maximum of three years per doctoral candidate.

Application procedure

Via the research training group’s homepage (cybercrime.fau.de).

Features

The special feature of this programme is the fact that it combines computer science and law and offers intensive interdisciplinary support. Doctoral candidates who receive funding are offered a full position (computer science) or 75% of a position (law) for a maximum of three years. There is also the opportunity for doctoral candidates who are receiving funding from elsewhere on a similar topic to that of the RTG to take part in the RTG’s events or share infrastructure, etc.

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Felix Freiling (speaker) and Hans Kudlich (deputy speaker)

Information about the research training group

Keywords

Product design, particle technology, continuous processes, nanomaterials, optical properties, materials science and engineering, new characterisation methods, modelling, simulation and optimisation

Doctoral degree

Dr. rer. nat., Dr. Ing.

Language of degree programme

English

Programme duration

3-4 years

Applications

Applications must be made according to the procedure described on the integrated research training group’s website (https://www.crc1411.research.fau.eu/). Decisions are made based on a two-stage selection process.

Features

16 doctoral candidates with funding, close monitoring due to dual mentoring programmes, intensive international networking, promotion of equal opportunities, complementary workshops and soft skills seminars, financing of conference trips and research stays

Similar doctoral programmes

GRK 1896, GRK 2423, GS-AMP, GSMS, MGK-TRR154

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Speaker: Prof. Robin N. Klupp Taylor, MEng, DPhil (Oxon), robin.klupp.taylor@fau.de
Coordinator: Koordinatorin des Programms: Dr. Monica Distaso, monica.distaso@fau.de

Information about the programme

Keywords

Medical engineering; touch-free radar, wireless and camera-based sensor technologies; AI; signal and data processing; biochemical modelling; patient-centred options for diagnosis and treatment; ethical considerations

Doctoral degree

Dr. phil., Dr. theol., Dr. rer. biol. hum., Dr.-Ing.

Language of degree programme

English

Programme duration

3 years

Applications

The doctoral supervisor makes the application for admission. Applications submitted to coordinator Heike Leutheuser, the decision is taken by the coordination team of EmpkinS IRTG.

Features

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration and training (engineering, medicine, psychology, ethics)
  • Subject-related and interdisciplinary skills and soft skills
  • Annual one week long winter school
  • Support with research publications, conferences, congresses and research stays abroad
  • Personal supervision agreement with two supervisors
  • International networking including funding for a research stay abroad and participation in conferences
  • Gender equality measures

Similar doctoral programmes

  • Graduate school in Advanced Optical Technologies
  • Graduate school in Life Sciences Life@FAU
  • RTG 2423
  • Research training group integrated into SFB 1181
  • International Max Planck Research School ‘Physics of Light’
  • Max Planck School of Photonics

FAU contacts and information about the programme

Prof. Dr. Björn Eskofier

Information about the research training group

Keywords

Energy, Energy Conversion, Electro-optical, electro-mechanical, lead-free perovskite, piezoelectric

Doctoral degree

Dr.-Ing., Dr. rer. nat.

Course Language

English

Programme duration

3 Jahre

Application procedure

Application procedure is detailed on the website. Application process is done in a two-step method.

Specific conditions

International research training group with Partners in Nagoya Institute of Technology, extended research visits to Japan, qualification programme that includes various training activities, such as tutorials, block lectures, hands-on workshops, and a collaborative project, financing for participation in international conferences, full positions, bridging funding

Thematically similar doctoral programs

SAOT – Erlangen Graduate School in Advanced Optical Technologies

FRASCAL: Fracture across Scales (GRK 2423)

In situ Mikroskopie mit Elektronen, Röntgenstrahlen und Rastersonden (GRK 1896)

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Prof. Dr. Kyle Grant Webber

Informationen zum Programm

Keywords

Optical technologies, optical measurement techniques, optical material processing, optics in medicine, optical materials and systems, optics in information and telecommunications technology, computer-assisted optics, optics in life sciences

Doctoral degree

Dr.-Ing., Dr. rer. nat., Dr. rer. biol.hum.

Course Language

English

Programme duration

3 to 4 years

Application procedure

Submit applications to Dr. Jürgen Großmann

Specific conditions

Financial support (scholarship), mentoring, English, interdisciplinary, credit points system

Similar doctoral programmes

International Max Planck Research School Physics of Light (IMPRS-PL)

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Information on graduate school

Keywords

Fractures across multiple scales, multiscale simulations, mechanics, materials science, mathematics, chemistry, physics

Doctoral degree

Dr.-Ing., Dr. rer. nat.

Course Language

English

Programme duration

3 years

Application procedure

Applications must be made according to the procedure described on the research training group’s website. Decisions are made based on a two-stage selection process.

Features

Interdisciplinary mentoring, interdisciplinary networking, regular RTG qualification days, RTG retreats and RTG workshops, support for international conference participation and research visits, full-time positions, startup grants

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Information on graduate school

Keywords

Process engineering, technical chemistry, materials science, materials technology, physical and theoretical chemistry, chemical solid state and surface research, analytics, method development, physics of condensed matter, modelling, simulation and optimization

Doctoral degree

Dr.-Ing., Dr. rer.nat.

Course Language

English

Programme duration

3 to 4 years

Application procedure

Applications only possible for doctoral students at FAU from the area of new materials and processes

Specific conditions

Interdisciplinary mentoring, interdisciplinary networking, alumni experiences, support for participation in international conferences

Similar doctoral programmes

FRASCAL, CLINT, ParSciTech, IGK 2495, RTG 1896 und Graduate School Molecular Science (GSMS)

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Ina Viebach

Information on graduate school

Keywords

Molecules, materials, chemistry, pharmacy, model systems, computer chemistry

Doctoral degree

Dr. rer. nat., Dr.-Ing.

Course Language

English

Programme duration

Generally 3 years

Application procedure

Applications for admission are submitted by the doctoral supervisor. Please submit your application to Prof. Jux. The decision is made by the recruitment committee.

Specific conditions

No scholarships, financing of national and international conference visits/workshops/research trips, annual winter school

Similar doctoral programmes

Graduate School Advanced Materials and Processes (GS AMP) and Research Training Group 1896

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Prof. Dr. Norbert Jux

Prof. Dr. Andreas Hirsch

Information on graduate school

Keywords

Functional nanostructures and networks, mechanical properties of interfaces, nano-characterisation, simulations, material sciences, experimental physics, physical chemistry, process technology, electrical engineering

Doctoral degree

Dr.-Ing., Dr. rer.nat.

Course Language

English

Programme duration

3 to 4 years

Application procedure

Applications must be submitted to the project manager; decisions on admission are made by a selection committee.

Specific conditions

Interdisciplinary mentoring, interdisciplinary networking, regular RTG seminars, annual summer school, support for international conference participation and research visits, startup grants, no scholarships

Similar doctoral programmes

Graduate School Molecular Science (GSMS)

Graduate School Advanced Materials and Processes (GS AMP)

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Prof. Dr. rer. nat Christoph Becker

Information about the programme

Keywords

glacier, climate change, surveying, Earth observation, modelling, machine learning

Doctoral degree

Dr. rer. nat., Dr.-Ing.

Language of degree programme

English

Programme duration

4 years, starting 1 June 2022

Applications

International and national calls for applications via various mailing lists and other channels.

Further information

Special features

International teams of supervisors; interdisciplinary programme involving several different areas (geography, geophysics, geology, mathematics, electrical engineering, computer science); doctoral candidates are explicitly expected to spend time abroad as part of the programme; spread over various locations with sub-projects run at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Technical University of Munich, Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities and the DLR Microwaves and Radar Institute; accompanying curriculum consisting of interdisciplinary seminars, workshops and annual retreats as well as specific courses depending on the candidates’ previous knowledge when starting the IDP.

FAU contacts and information about the programme

Prof. Dr. Matthias Braun

Keywords

Research topics: Photonics, Nonlinear Optics, Quantum Optics, Laser Spectroscopy, Machine Learning, Fibre Optics, Nano-Optics, Microscopy, Plasmonics, Biophotonics, Telecommunication, Optomechanics

Doctoral degree

Dr. rer. nat., Dr.-Ing.

Course Language

English

Programme duration

3 years +1 year (maximum 4 years)

Application procedure

Information on applying for the doctoral programme

Specific conditions

Structured curriculum, working language English, excellent research environment, international and interdisciplinary environment, financial support, soft skills courses, individual supervisor for each doctoral candidate, non-scientific support coordination office, social events

Similar doctoral programmes

International Max Planck Research School Physics of Light (IMPRS-PM)

FAU contact person and information about the programme

IMPRS coordination office: Heike Schwender and Kimberly Baumeister

Email: impres@mpl.mpg.de

Information about the programme

Keywords

Research topics: Cell Biology, Physiology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Anatomy and Histopathology, Biochemistry and Genetics, Fluid Dynamics and Microfluids, Concepts of Statistical Physics, Optics and Imaging, Cell and Tissue Mechanics, Artificial Intelligence

Doctoral degree

Dr. rer. nat., Dr.-Ing., Dr. rer. biol. hum., Dr. med.

Course Language

English

Programme duration

3 years +1 year (maximum 4 years)

Application procedure

Information on applying for the doctoral programme

Specific conditions

Structured curriculum, working language English, excellent research environment, international and interdisciplinary environment, financial support, soft skills courses, individual supervisor for each doctoral candidate, non-scientific support coordination office, social events

Similar doctoral programmes

International Max Planck Research School Physics of Light (IMPRS-PL)

FAU contact person and information about the programme

IMPRS coordination office: Heike Schwender and Kimberly Baumeister

Email: impres@mpl.mpg.de

Information about the programme

Keywords

Cooperative radar networks, remote sensing, tomographic imaging, compressed sensing, data transfer, resource optimisation

Doctoral degree

Dr.-Ing.

Language of degree programme

English

Programme duration

3 years in the graduate programme (with the option of extending, usually at the chairs involved)

Applications

Applications can be made via Ulm University, IEEE Germany Young Professionals and FAU.

Features

In KoRaTo, a 3-year degree programme comprising a total of 20 ECTS credits and teaching both subject-related skills and soft skills is created for each doctoral candidate and defined in the supervision agreement. The requested research training group is located at the interface between theoretical/mathematical key disciplines and application-oriented concepts. Engineers who possess skills in both these areas and are able to bring them together are currently highly sought after in research and industry. As such an interdisciplinary understanding of systems is often only gained to a limited extent, the aim of this research training group is to close this gap.

FAU contacts and information about the programme

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Vossiek

Information about the programme




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