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Structured doctoral programmes - Engineering

CLINT: Catalysis at Liquid Interfaces (DFG MGK-SFB/TRR 1452)

Keywords

Catalysis, liquid interfaces, Supported Catalytically Active Liquid Metal Solutions (SCALMS), Supported Ionic Liquid Phase (SILP), Solid Catalysts with Ionic Liquid Layer (SCILL), material science and engineering, surface science, synthesis, characterisation, modelling and simulation

Doctoral degree

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

Language of degree programme

English

Programme duration

3-4 years

Applications

Applications can be submitted to the CLINT Coordinator (Dr. Friederike Agel) or to the project PIs (for contact data and project abstracts see https://clint.fau.eu). After quality assessment by the iRTG, the final decision on excellent candidates is taken by the project PIs.

Features

Funding for 35 doctoral candidates; personalised mentoring agreement with a mentoring team, excellent research opportunities, advancement of academic skills (CLINT-specific lectures, workshops, method days, data science), soft skill program for the development of leadership and entrepreneurial skills, international networking incl. funded research visit and conferences, gender and diversity measures, family friendly environment, buddy programme.

Similar doctoral programmes

GS AMP, GS MS, CRC 1411, RTG 1896, GRK 2423

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Dr. Friederike Agel (CLINT Coordinator),
Prof. Ana-Sunčana Smith (CLINTiRTG project leader)
For more information see https://clint.fau.eu

Cyber crime and forensic computing

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

CRC 1411 Design of Particulate Products

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

EmpkinS: Empatho-Kinaesthetic Sensory Systems (DFG MKG-RTG 1483)

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

Björn Eskofier

Prof. Dr. Björn Eskofier

Department Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering (AIBE)
Lehrstuhl für Maschinelles Lernen und Datenanalytik

  • Email: bjoern.eskofier@fau.de
Heike Leutheuser

Dr.-Ing. Heike Leutheuser

Department Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering (AIBE)
Lehrstuhl für Maschinelles Lernen und Datenanalytik

  • Phone number: +49 9131 85-20284
  • Email: heike.leutheuser@fau.de

Information about the research training group

Energy Conversion Systems: From Materials to Devices (IGK 2495)

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

Kyle Webber

Prof. Dr. Kyle G. Webber

  • Phone number: +49 9131 85-27551
  • Email: kyle.g.webber@fau.de

Speaker of Graduateschool GRK 2495

Informationen zum Programm

SAOT - Erlangen Graduate School in Advanced Optical Technologies

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

Johannes Knorr

Dr. Johannes Knorr

Exzellenzinitiative
SAOT - Erlangen Graduate School in Advanced Optical Technologies

  • Phone number: +49 9131 85-25853
  • Email: johannes.knorr@fau.de

Information on graduate school

FRASCAL: Fracture across Scales (GRK 2423)

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

Nicole Güthlein

Nicole Güthlein

Information on graduate school

Graduate School Engineering of Advanced Materials (GS EAM)

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

Simone Gehrer

Dr. Simone Gehrer

FAU Kompetenzzentren
FAU Competence Unit Engineering of Advanced Materials (EAM)

  • Phone number: +49 9131 85-70470
  • Email: simone.gehrer@fau.de
Ina Viebach

Ina Viebach

(Elternzeit / parental leave)

FAU Kompetenzzentren
FAU Competence Unit Engineering of Advanced Materials (EAM)

  • Phone number: +49 9131 85-70475
  • Email: ina.viebach@fau.de

Information on graduate school

Graduate School Molecular Science (GSMS)

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

Norbert Jux

apl. Prof. Dr. Norbert Jux

Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy
Chair of Organic Chemistry II (Prof. Dr. Hirsch)

  • Phone number: +49 9131 85-65583
  • Email: norbert.jux@fau.de
Andreas Hirsch

Prof. Dr. Andreas Hirsch

Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy
Chair of Organic Chemistry II (Prof. Dr. Hirsch)

  • Phone number: +49 9131 85-65581
  • Email: andreas.hirsch@fau.de

Information on graduate school

In situ microscopy with electrons, X-rays and scanning probes (RTG 1896)

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

Christoph Becker

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Christoph Becker

Forschungskoordinator; Leiter der Forschungsabteilung der Medizinischen Klinik 1

Department of Medicine 1
Professur für Molekulare Gastroenterologie (Prof. Dr. Becker)

  • Phone number: 0913185358868535874
  • Email: christoph.becker@uk-erlangen.de

Information about the programme

International Doctoral Programme: Measuring and Modelling Mountain Glaciers and Ice Caps in a Changing Climate (IDP M³OCCA) (ENB)

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 Please send your application, stating which sub-project you are interested in, by 28 February 2022 if possible to: Sabine.donner@fau.de;

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

Prof. Dr. Matthias Braun

Department of Geography
Professur für Geographie (Fernerkundung und GIS) (Prof. Dr. Braun)

  • Phone number: +49 9131 85-22015
  • Email: matthias.h.braun@fau.de

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

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

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

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

KoRaTo: Cooperative aperture synthesis for tomographic radar imaging (DFG RTG 2680)

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. Martin Vossiek

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Vossiek

Co-Sprecher DFG GRK KoRaTo

Department of Electrical-Electronic-Communication Engineering
Institute of Microwaves and Photonics (LHFT)

  • Phone number: +49 9131 85-20773
  • Email: martin.vossiek@fau.de

Information about the programme




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