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Mathematics and natural sciences

Structured doctoral programmes - Mathematics and natural sciences

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

plastics, circular-economy, recycling, sensor technologies, odor, environment

Doctoral degree

Dr. rer. nat., PhD

Programmsprache

English

Language of degree programme

The C-Planet programme guarantees PhD funding is for 36 months.

Applications

Call for applicants was closed on April, 30. If you are interested to collaborate with us please contact aromachem@fau.de.

Features

Financial support will be granted in accordance with the Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Action regulations for Early Stage Researchers. The guaranteed PhD funding is for 36 months (i.e. EC funding, additional funding is possible, depending on the local Supervisor, and in accordance with the regular PhD time in the country of origin). In addition to their individual scientific projects, all fellows will benefit from further continuing education, which includes internships and secondments, a variety of training modules as well as transferable skills courses and active participation in workshops and conferences.

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Prof. Dr. Andrea Büttner, Chair for Aroma and Smell Research

Informationen about the program

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: Dr. Monica Distaso, monica.distaso@fau.de

Information about the programme

Keywords

Pharmaceutical science, molecular medicine, molecular science, pharmacology, food chemistry, biochemistry

Doctoral degree

Dr. rer. nat.

Course Language

German

Programme duration

Approximately 3 to 5 years

Application procedure

Doctoral candidates should submit an application with the support of their supervisor.

Specific conditions

Mentoring, presentations, research day, attendance at talks, participation in lectures, soft skills courses

Similar doctoral programmes

Research Training Group 1910 – Medicinal chemistry of selective GPCR ligands

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Prof. Dr. Markus Heinrich

Information about the programme

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

CNS, vulnerability, neural development, neurodegeneration, neuropsychiatric illnesses

Doctoral degree

Dr. rer. nat., Dr. med.

Course Language

English

Programme duration

Approximately 3 years

Application procedure

By email to grk2162@fau.de. More information about the application procedure can be found on the research training group website

Specific conditions

Ten financially supported neuroscience doctoral candidates, ten associated neuroscience doctoral candidates, close mentoring by the doctoral committee, one financed post-doctoral post, intensive national and international networking, scholarships for medical doctoral candidates, rotation post for physicians, equal opportunities funding, complementary workshops and soft skills seminars, financing of conference trips

Similar doctoral programmes

Doctoral Academy of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Clinical Research (IZKF)

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Prof. Dr. Dieter Chichung Lie

Information about the programme

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. Johannes Knorr

Specific conditions

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

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

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Information on graduate school

Keywords

Immunology, adaptive immun response, RNA, B-Cells, T-Cells

Doctoral degree

Dr. rer. nat., Dr. med.

Course language

German, English

Programme duration

Initially 4.5 years, duration of doctoral degree: Fast-track Dr.rer.nat. doctoral candidates 1 year, Dr.rer.nat. doctoral candidates 3 years, Dr.med. doctoral candidates 1.5 years.

Application procedure

Further information about the application procedure

Specific conditions

Fast track option, learning interdisciplinary specialist skills, structured programme with mentoring, introduction of electronic laboratory book.

Similar doctoral programmes

Integrated Research Training Group „B cells and beyond“ (IRTG TRR130)

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Informationen about the programme

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, modeling, 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

The doctoral supervisor makes the application for admission. 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

Research into the communication between epithelial and immune cells in chronic inflammatory bowel diseases

Doctoral degree

Dr. rer. nat., Dr. med.

Language of degree programme

English

Programme duration

3-4 years for Dr.rer.nat candidates

1 year in each case with a doctoral scholarship for medical doctoral candidates

Applications

Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) to ina.schlelein@uk-erlangen (responsible for Erlangen) or Erika.Bühler@charite.de (responsible for Berlin).

Features

Each doctoral candidate receives support from one supervisor and two project managers (one from Erlangen and one from Berlin), regular exchanges of research results in webinars, annual PhD retreat, guest speaker seminars, laboratory courses, training workshops, PR, financial support for participation in national and international congresses, doctoral scholarships for medical doctoral candidates

Similar doctoral programmes

Life@FAU – Graduate School for Life Sciences

FAU contact person and information about the programme

PD Dr. med. habil. Imke Atreya, (imke.atreya@uk-erlangen.de)
Department of Medicine 1

Ina Schlelein (ina.schlelein@uk-erlangen.de)
Department of Medicine 1

Information about the programme 

Keywords

Influence of the immune microtope (tissue context, microenvironmental factors, metabolism) on the antimicrobial immune defence and the evasion of bacteria, fungi, and parasites: Infection – immune cell-pathogen interaction – microenvironment – metabolism – microbial persistence

Doctoral degree

Dr. rer. nat., Dr. med.

Language of degree programme

English

Programme duration

Dr. rer. nat., Dr. rer. biol. Hum.: 3 years

Dr. med.: qualification phase in conjunction with medical studies, experimental phase (12 months free semester + semester breaks before and after), evaluation phase in conjunction with studies

Applications

Call for applications will start soon at http://www.immunomicrotope.de as well as at https://www.mikrobiologie.uk-erlangen.de/en/research-teaching/
Funding begins: 01.01.2022
Contact: immunomicrotope-mh@uk-erlangen.de

Features

International laboratory exchange, annual retreat, international symposium (every 2 years), international guest speaker seminars and colloquia, wide range of methodological training (including mass spectrometry, metabolism and bioinformatics)

Similar doctoral programmes

Novel antiviral approaches from small molecules to immune intervention (RTG 2504)

FAU contacts and information about the programme

Speaker

Prof. Dr. med. Christian Bogdan
Phone: +49 9131 85-22551
E-mail: christian.bogdan@fau.de

Scientific coordination:
Dr. rer. nat. Ilka Knippertz
Phone: +49 9131 85-22571
E-mail: ilka.knippertz@uk-erlangen.de

Keywords

Mathematical modelling, analysis and simulation of phenomena in natural sciences and engineering that involve interfaces or complex structures, e.g. multi-phase flows, interactions between fluids and structures, homogenisation of porous media, micro and macro models of complex fluids; mathematics of models derived as singular limits, e.g. shell models or rod models, thin films.

Doctoral degree

Dr. rer. nat.

Programme duration

3 years

Application procedure

Positions are advertised on the group’s website.

Specific conditions

Research training group across different locations (with the University of Regensburg), doctoral candidates are each mentored by two supervisors, seminar every two weeks, specially designed doctorate courses, international guest and exchange programme, summer and winter schools, courses on professional skills.

Similar doctoral programmes

Doctoral programme – Mathematics

Research Training Group integrated into TRR 154

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Prof. Dr. Günther Grün

Information about the programme

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-PL)

FAU contact person and information about the programme

IMPRS-PL 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

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

Structured training programme, networking between doctoral candidates, training in methodology and soft skills, taking an organised approach to scientific work, insights into other scientific fields

Doctoral degree

Dr. rer. nat., Dr. rer. biol. hum.

Course Language

German and English

Programme duration

Whilst candidates are working on their doctoral degree

Applications

Applications should be sent to the Life@FAU office

Features

The IZKF research training group has joined the Graduate School for Life Sciences (Life@FAU). Life@FAU is tasked with creating minimum standards for training doctoral candidates in life sciences and providing structured training now and in the future

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Christoph Becker

IZKF office

Phone number: +49 9131 85-46842
Email: izkf-administration@uk-erlangen.de

Information about the programme

Keywords

Promoting structured training of doctoral candidates at FAU, creating minimum standards for training doctoral candidates in life sciences , providing structured training now and in the future

Doctoral degree

Dr. rer. nat., Dr. biol. hum., Dr. med., Dr. med. dent.

Course Language

German and English

Programme duration

Whilst candidates are working on their doctoral degree

Applications

Applicants for Life@FAU must be working on a doctoral thesis focusing on a medical, biological or biophysical topic. Applications should be sent to the Life@FAU office.

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Life@FAU office

Phone number: +49 9131 85-46842
Email: izkf-administration@uk-erlangen.de

Information about the programme

Keywords

Focused integration of the mathematical branches of modelling, simulation and optimisation using the example of gas networks, modelling and analysis of complex networks of hyperbolic balance equations, including switches, development of a mixed integer optimisation theory and its algorithmic implementation for complex networks, numerical approximation of algebraically linked PDEs including error management, optimal control of systems with deterministic or stochastic uncertainty

Doctoral degree

Dr. rer. nat.

Course Language

German and English

Programme duration

Approximately 3 years

Application procedure

Applications for doctoral scholarship (6-12 months) can be made at any time within the SFB Transregio 154

Specific conditions

Intensive academic support from two mentors, trans-regional summer and winter schools, regular talks and block courses by guest academics, lecture series adapted to the location and tailored to the thematic focal points of TRR 154, networking, international conference visits, overseas trips, excursions

Similar doctoral programmes

Doctoral programme – Mathematics

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Prof. Dr. Frauke Liers

Information about the programme

Keywords

Medicinal chemistry, materials research, G-protein coupled receptors, selective receptor ligands, computer chemistry, pharmacology

Doctoral degree

Dr. rer. nat.

Course Language

English

Programme duration

3 years

Application procedure

Vacant posts will be advertised on the research training group website in due course.

Specific conditions

Research training group across different locations (with the University of Regensburg), job pool includes DFG-financed doctoral and postdoctoral posts

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Prof. Dr. Peter Gmeiner

Dr. Stefan Lober

Information about the programme

Keywords

Allogeneic stem cell transplantation, transplant immunology, graft-versus-leukaemia effect, graft-versus-host disease, T-cells

Doctoral degree

Dr. rer. nat., Dr. med.

Programme duration

4 years

1 year in the case of a doctoral scholarship for medical doctoral candidates

Course Language

German and English

Applications

Please apply directly to the individual coordinators responsible for each part of the project

Features

Integrated mentoring programme, annual retreat, international symposium organised by students, training workshops, seminars, insight into clinical practice through patient seminars, exchange programmes among participating universities (Würzburg, Regensburg, Erlangen), doctoral scholarship for medical doctoral candidates

Similar doctoral programmes

  • Transregio CRC – B-cells:Immunity and autoimmunity (TRR 130)
  • Research Training Group 1660 – Key signals of adaptive immune response
  • IRTG 1181 – Switching points for resolving inflammation

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Prof. Dr. med. Anita Kremer

Information about the programme

Keywords

Using and designing antiviral small molecules, immune cell-mediated antiviral effects and antibody-based approaches for fighting persistent virus infections (e.g. HIV, herpes viruses)

Doctoral degree

Dr. rer. nat., Dr. med.

Language of degree programme

English

Programme duration

Dr. rer. nat.: 3 years

Dr. med.: qualification phase in conjunction with medical studies, experimental phase (free semester + semester breaks before and after), evaluation phase in conjunction with studies

Applications

Regular calls for applications:

https://www.virologie.uk-erlangen.de/grk2504/bewerbung/

Contact: grk2504-info@fau.de

Features

International collaboration with the Ragon Institute (Boston, USA), annual retreat, supervision committee for each doctoral candidate, travel grants for conferences, workshops, guest speaker seminars, RTG colloquiums with representatives from industry, PR work

Similar doctoral programmes

Life@FAU – Graduate School for Life Sciences

IRTG 1181 – Switching points for resolving inflammation

FAU contacts and information about the programme

Speaker

Prof. Dr. med. Klaus Überla
phone: +49 9131 85-23563
e-mail: klaus.ueberla@fau.de

Keywords

Elite degree programme, physics, integrated doctoral programme, research-orientated, co-operation with the University of Regensburg

Doctoral degree

Dr. rer. nat.

Programme duration

From 3rd/4th semester of Bachelor’s degree programme through to completion of doctoral degree (5.5 + 1.5 years)

Application procedure

Online via the programme website

Specific conditions

Elite Network of Bavaria programme, degree programme with a marked focus on research, special events on topics such as project management, patent law or presentation techniques, the students in the annual intake on the elite degree course spend one year studying together (one semester in Erlangen and one in Regensburg), extensive workshops, option to spend time abroad, teaching language is English

Overlaps

No overlaps with other programmes

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Prof. Dr. Kristina Giesel

Information about the programme

Keywords

Mathematics and mathematical research as an entity, mathematical and scientific training and advanced training, individual supervision

Doctoral degree

Dr. rer. nat.

Course Language

German and English

Programme duration

Four semesters with the opportunity to extend by 1 year twice

Application procedure

The informal application (see the programme statutes) must include a two-page, brief academic description of the doctoral project signed by both the doctoral candidate and supervisor

Specific conditions

Support with applying for scholarships, help with interdisciplinary networking within FAU and at the international level, intensified contact and

academic exchanges with other doctoral candidates, at least one all-day doctoral colloquium every year, additional certificate if the doctoral candidate

has given two lectures during the doctoral colloquiums or symposiums, participated in two doctoral symposiums, including mini courses, and attended at least two professional soft skills courses offered by the FAU Graduate Centre.

Overlaps

Research Training Group integrated into TRR 154

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Prof. Dr. Hermann Schulz-Baldes

Information about the programme

Keywords

investigating the quantum collective behaviour of physical systems at the interface of quantum optics and condensed matter, experimental and theoretical physics, correlated light-matter systems, quantum technologies

Doctoral degree

Dr. rer. nat.

Language of degree programme

English

Programme duration

3-4 years

Applications

Online application: www.qucolima.de/rtg/

Features

Opportunity to complete lab-rotation internships, different qualification programmes (e.g. monthly doctoral seminar, block lectures, soft-skill-seminars, …), annual summer schools, mentoring programme with two advisors, council of doctoral researchers: an independent platform for young researchers, joint venture between three different universities (FAU Erlangen, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Universität des Saarlandes)

FAU contacts and information about the programme

Prof. Dr. Kai Phillip Schmidt

Information about the programme

Keywords

Research into molecular switching points for resolving inflammation, arthritis, Crohn’s disease and asthma, highly qualified, translational training, focus on life sciences

Doctoral degree

Dr. rer. nat., Dr. biol. hum., Dr. med., Dr. med. dent.

Course Language

German and English

Programme duration

4 years

1 year in each case with a doctoral scholarship for medical doctoral candidates

Application procedure

Send application documents as a PDF via email to m3direktion@uk-erlangen.de stating the desired sub-projects.

Specific conditions

Mentoring, “jour fixe” every two weeks, training workshops, seminars, public relations, financial support, 5 doctoral scholarships for medical doctoral candidates each year, annual retreat of the SFB/Integrated Research Training Group 1181

Similar doctoral programmes

Transregio SFB -B-cells: Immunity and Autoimmunity (TRR 130)

Research Training Group 1660 – Key signals of adaptive immune response

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Mario Zaiss

Information about the programme

Keywords

Kidney research, physiology and pathophysiology, tubular system and interstitium, translational projects, new treatment goals, fundamental research

Doctoral degree

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

Language of degree program

English, also German if there are only German-speaking participants

Program duration

3-4 years (PhD)

How to apply

Regular calls for applications are published here: www.uni-regensburg.de/biologie-vorklinische-medizin/sfb1350/open-positions/index.html.

For further information, please contact Dr. Michaela Kritzenberger.

Special features

RENPRO is a customized training program that focuses on renal research. The RENPRO modules focus on content specific to renal research that expands and develops students’ qualifications. Participation is mandatory for the doctoral candidates in TRR 374. Further information about the training program

Similar doctoral programs

Interdisciplinary Center for Clinical Research (IZKF)

FAU contacts and information about the program

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Dr. habil. med. Christoph Daniel

Information about the program

Keywords

Precision synthesis, graphene nanoribbons, 2D polymers, covalent-organic frameworks (COFs), high-resolution spectroscopy, first-principles calculations

Doctoral degree

Dr. rer. nat.

Language of degree program

English

Program duration

3 – 3.5 years

How to apply

The Research Training Group on Planar Carbon Lattices (RTG2861-PCL) currently has openings for Doctoral Researchers / PhD students. You can find further information on the homepage of the research training group.

Special features

Joint program with TU Dresden; interdisciplinary topic bridging synthetic chemistry, physical chemistry, solid-state physics, and theory; training program includes exchange Erlangen-Dresden, research visits, lab rotations, access to courses in Erlangen and Dresden; summer schools

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Prof. Dr. Janina Maultzsch (Deputy scientific coordinator/Spokesperson)
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