Mathematics and sciences

Keywords: plastics, circular-economy, recycling, sensor technologies, odor, environment Doctoral title: Dr. rer. nat., PhD Language of degree program: English Program duration: The C-Planet program guarantees PhD funding for 36 months. Application: The call for applicants is closed. If you are interested in collaborating with us, please contact aromachem@fau.de. Special 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: Prof. Dr. Andrea Büttner, Chair for Aroma and Smell Research Information about the program

Keywords: Research into molecular checkpoints for the resolution of inflammation, arthritis, Crohn’s disease, and asthma; highly qualified, translational training; focus on life sciences Doctoral title: Dr. rer. nat., Dr. biol. hum., Dr. med., Dr. med. dent. Language of degree program: German and English Program duration: 4 years / 1 year in the case of a doctoral scholarship for medical doctoral candidates How to apply: By sending a cover letter (as a PDF document) via email to the CRC1181 office, stating the desired sub-projects. Special features: Mentoring, bi-weekly “Jour fixe” meetings, training workshops, seminars, public relations, financial support, 5 doctoral scholarships for medical students per year, annual retreat of the SFB/IRTG 1181 Doctoral programs with similar topics Transregio-CRC – B cells: Immunity and autoimmunity (TRR 130) Research Training Group 1660 – Key signals of adaptive immune response Point of contact at FAU Contact by Email: m3direktion@uk-erlangen.de Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Mario Zaiss Information about the program

Keywords: Product design, particle technology, continuous processes, nanomaterials, optical properties, materials science and engineering, new characterization methods, modeling, simulation and optimization Doctoral title: Dr. rer. nat., Dr. Ing. Language of degree program: English Program duration: 3-4 years Application process: Applications must be submitted according to the procedure described on the homepage of the integrated research training group (https://www.crc1411.research.fau.eu/). Decisions are made based on a two-stage selection process. Special features: 16 doctoral candidates with funding, close monitoring due to dual mentoring programs, intensive international networking, promotion of equal opportunities, complementary workshops and soft skills seminars, financing of conference trips and research stays Doctoral programs with similar topics:: GRK 1896, GRK 2423, GS-AMP, GSMS, MGK-TRR154 FAU contacts: Program speaker: Prof. Robin N. Klupp Taylor, MEng, DPhil (Oxon), robin.klupp.taylor@fau.de Program coordinator: Dr. Monica Distaso, monica.distaso@fau.de Information about the program

Keywords: CNS, vulnerability, neural development, neurodegeneration, neuropsychiatric disorders Doctoral title: Dr. rer. nat., Dr. med. Language of degree program: English Program duration: approximately 3 years How to apply: By email to grk2162@fau.de Further information on applying can be found on the website of the RTG. Special features: 10 funded neuroscience doctoral candidates, 10 associated neuroscience doctoral candidates, close mentoring by the doctoral committee, 1 funded postdoctoral position, intensive national and international networking, scholarships for medical doctoral candidates, rotation positions for physicians, promotion of equal opportunities, workshops and soft skill seminars for doctoral candidates, financing of conference trips. Thematically similar doctoral programs: IZKF Medical Doctoral Program Point of contact at FAU: Prof. Dr. Dieter Chichung Lie Information about the program

Keywords: Mathematics and mathematical research as a whole, mathematical and scientific education and training, individual support Doctoral title: Dr. rer. nat. Language of degree program: German and English Program duration: 4 semesters with the option of two extensions of 1 year each How to apply: The informal application (see the program regulations) must include a two-page scientific summary of the doctoral research, signed by both the doctoral candidate and the supervisor. Special features: Support with scholarship applications, promotion of interdisciplinary follow-up opportunities within FAU and at international level, strengthening contact and scientific exchange with other doctoral candidates, at least one one-day doctoral colloquium per year, additional certificate if the doctoral candidate has given two presentations during doctoral colloquia or doctoral symposia, participated in two doctoral symposia including mini-courses, and attended at least two professional development soft skills courses offered by the FAU Graduate Center. Doctoral programs with similar topics: Integrated Research Training Group of TRR 154 Points of contact at FAU: Prof. Dr. Hermann Schulz-Baldes Information about the program

Keywords: Pharmaceutical Sciences, Molecular Medicine, Molecular Science, Pharmacology, Food Chemistry, Biochemistry Doctoral title: Dr. rer. nat. Language of degree program: German Program duration: approximately 3 to 5 years How to apply: Based on an application submitted by the candidate together with their respective supervisor. Special features: Mentoring, presentations, Research Day, attending presentations, attending lectures, soft skills courses. Thematically similar doctoral programs: Research Training Group 1910 – Medical Chemistry of Selective GPCR Ligands Point of contact at FAU: Prof. Dr. Markus Heinrich Information about the program

Keywords: Optical technologies, optical metrology, optical material processing, optics in medicine, optical materials and systems, optics in information and telecommunications technology, computer-aided optics, optics in the life sciences. Doctoral title: Dr.-Ing., Dr. rer.nat., Dr. rer. biol.hum. Language of degree program: English Program duration: 3 to 4 years How to apply: via Dr. Johannes Knorr Special features: Financial support available through scholarships, mentoring, working language English, interdisciplinary, credit-point system Thematically similar doctoral programs: International Max Planck Research School Physics of Light (IMPRS-PL) Information about the program: Information about the graduate school

Keywords: Immunology, adaptive immune response, RNA, B cells, T cells Doctoral title: Dr. rer. nat., Dr. med. Language of degree program: German, English Program duration: Initially 4.5 years, duration of doctoral degree: Fast-track for Dr. rer. nat. doctoral candidates 1 year, Dr. rer. nat. doctoral candidates 3 years, Dr. med. doctoral candidates 1.5 years. How to apply: Here you will find further information on the application process and the current deadlines. Special features: Fast track option, learning interdisciplinary specialist skills, structured program with mentoring, introduction of electronic lab notebook. Thematically similar doctoral programs: Integrated Research Training Group “B cells and beyond” (IRTG TRR130) Information about the program

Keywords: Fractures across multiple scales, multiscale simulations, mechanics, materials science, mathematics, chemistry, physics Doctoral title: Dr.-Ing., Dr. rer. nat. Language of degree program: English Program duration: 3 years How to apply: 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. Special 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 Information about the program

Keywords: Process engineering, technical chemistry, materials science, materials engineering, physical and theoretical chemistry, chemical solid-state and surface research, analytics, methods development, condensed matter physics, modeling, simulation, and optimization Doctoral title: Dr.-Ing., Dr. rer.nat. Language of degree program: English Program duration: 3 to 4 years How to apply: Applications only possible for doctoral candidates at FAU from the area of new materials and processes Special features: Courses offered in key qualifications, interdisciplinary mentoring, interdisciplinary networking, alumni experiences, support for participating in international conferences Doctoral programs with similar topics: FRASCAL, CLINT, ParSciTech, IGK 2495, RTG 1896, and Graduate School Molecular Science (GSMS) Point of contact at FAU: Ina Viebach Information about the graduate school

Keywords: Molecules, materials, chemistry, pharmacy, model systems, computational chemistry Doctoral title: Dr. rer. nat., Dr.-Ing. Language of degree program: English Program duration: Usually 3 years How to apply: Your doctoral supervisor is responsible for submitting the application for acceptance into the group. Submission to Prof. Jux. The decision is made by the recruitment committee. Special features: No scholarships, funding for attending conferences/workshops/research stays nationally and internationally, annual winter school Doctoral programs with similar topics: Graduate School Advanced Materials and Processes (GS AMP) and Research Training Group 1896 Points of contact at FAU: adjunct Prof. Dr. Norbert Jux Prof. Dr. Andreas Hirsch Information about the graduate school

Keywords: Research into the communication between epithelial and immune cells in chronic inflammatory bowel diseases Doctoral title: Dr. rer. nat., Dr. med. Language of degree program: English Program duration: 3–4 years for doctoral candidates aiming for the qualification Dr. rer. nat. 1 year in the case of a doctoral scholarship for medical doctoral candidates How to apply: Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) to Schlelein@uk-erlangen (responsible for Erlangen) or Erika.Bühler@charite.de (responsible for Berlin). Special 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 Doctoral programs with similar topics: Life@FAU – Graduate School for Life Sciences Point of contact at FAU: 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 program

Keywords: Influence of the immune microtope (tissue context, microenvironmental factors, metabolism) on the antimicrobial immune defense and the evasion of bacteria, fungi, and parasites: infection – immune cell–pathogen interaction – microenvironment – metabolism – microbial persistence Doctoral title: Dr. rer. nat., Dr. med. Language of degree program: English Program 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 How to apply Details on the call for applications and the application process can be found on the website for RTG 2740: http://www.immunomicrotope.de. Applications must be sent to immunomicrotope-mh@uk-erlangen.de by September 15, 2021. Start of funding: January 1, 2022 Special 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) Doctoral programs with similar topics: Novel antiviral approaches from small molecules to immune intervention (RTG 2504) Points of contact at FAU and information about the program Speaker: Prof. Dr. med. Christian Bogdanphone: +49 9131 85-22551email: christian.bogdan@fau.de Scientific coordination: Dr. rer. nat. Ilka Knippertzphone: +49 9131 85-22571email: 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 from singular limit value generation, e.g. shell models or strut models, thin films Doctoral title: Dr. rer. nat. Program duration: 3 years How to apply: Positions are advertised on the group’s website. Special features: 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 program, summer and winter schools, courses on professional skills. Thematically similar doctoral programs Doctoral degree program in Mathematics Integrated Research Training Group of TRR 154 Point of contact at FAU: Prof. Dr. Günther Grün Information about the program

Keywords: Neuromechanics, brain mechanics, cerebral mechanics, spinal mechanics, neurocellular mechanics Doctoral title: Doctoral title: Dr.-Ing., Dr. rer. nat. and Dr. rer. biol. hum. Language of degree program: English Program duration: 3 years How to apply: 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. Thematically 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 Point of contact at FAU Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. Friedrich Paulsen (speaker) Information about the program

Keywords: Glacier, climate change, surveying, Earth observation, modelling, machine learning Doctoral title: Dr. rer. nat., Dr.-Ing. Language of degree program: English Program duration: 4 years, starting June 1, 2022 How to apply: International and national calls for applications via various mailing lists and other channels and at: https://www.idp-mocca.forschung.fau.de/ Special features: International teams of supervisors; interdisciplinary program involving several different disciplines (geography, geophysics, geology, mathematics, electrical engineering, computer science); doctoral candidates are explicitly expected to spend time abroad as part of the program; 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. Point of contact at FAU Prof. Dr. Matthias Braun Information about the program

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 title: Dr. rer. nat., Dr.-Ing., Dr. rer. biol. hum., Dr. med. Language of degree program: English Program duration: 3+1 years (maximum 4 years) How to apply: Information on applying for the PhD program Special features: Structured curriculum, working language English, excellent research environment, international & interdisciplinary environment, financial support, soft skills courses, individual advisory committee for each doctoral candidate, coordination office for non-academic support, social events Thematically similar doctoral programs: International Max Planck Research School Physics of Light (IMPRS-PL) Point of contact at FAU: IMPRS Coordination Office: Heike Schwender and Kimberly BaumeisterEmail: imprs@mpl.mpg.de Information about the program

Keywords: Research topics: Photonics, nonlinear optics, quantum optics, laser spectroscopy, machine learning, fiber optics, nano-optics, microscopy, plasmonics, biophotonics, telecommunication, optomechanics Doctoral title: Dr. rer. nat., Dr.-Ing. Language of degree program: English Program duration: 3+1 years (maximum 4 years) How to apply: Information on applying for the PhD program Special features: Structured curriculum, working language English, excellent research environment, international & interdisciplinary environment, financial support, soft skills courses, individual advisory committee for each doctoral candidate, coordination office for non-academic support, social events Doctoral programs with similar topics SAOT – Erlangen Graduate School in Advanced Optical Technologies International Max Planck Research School Physics and Medicine (IMPRS-PM) Points of contact at FAU IMPRS-PL Coordination Office: Heike Schwender and Kimberly BaumeisterEmail: imprs@mpl.mpg.de Information about the program

Keywords: Structured training program, networking between doctoral candidates, training in methodology and soft skills, taking an organized approach to scientific work, insights into other scientific fields Doctoral title: Dr. rer. nat., Dr. rer. biol. hum. Language of degree program: German and English Program duration: Whilst candidates are working on their doctoral degree How to apply: Applications should be sent to the Life@FAU office Special 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 Points of contact at FAU: Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Christoph Becker Anne Reichel IZKF Office Phone: +49 9131 85-46842Email:mailto:izkf-administration@uk-erlangen.de Information about the program

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 title: Dr. rer. nat., Dr. biol. hum., Dr. med., Dr. med. dent. Language of degree program: German and English Program duration: Whilst candidates are working on their doctoral degree How to apply: 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. Points of contact at FAU Kathrin Neufang Anne Reichel Life@FAU Office Phone: +49 9131 85-46842Email:izkf-administration@uk-erlangen.de Information about the program

Keywords: Focused integration of the mathematical subfields of modeling, simulation, and optimization using the example of gas networks; modeling and analysis of complex networks of hyperbolic balance equations, including switching; development of a mixed-integer optimization theory and its algorithmic implementation for complex networks; numerical approximation of algebraically coupled PDEs, including error control; and optimal control of systems with deterministic or stochastic uncertainty. Doctoral title: Dr. rer. nat. Language of degree program: German and English Program duration: approximately 3 years How to apply: Applications for doctoral scholarships (6–12 months) can be submitted at any time within CRC Transregio 154. Special features: Intensive scientific supervision by two mentors each, transregional summer and winter schools, regular lectures and block courses by visiting scientists, lecture series tailored to the thematic focus of TRR 154 and adapted to the location, networking, visits to international conferences, stays abroad, field trips Doctoral programs with similar topics: Doctoral program in Mathematics Point of contact at FAU: Prof. Dr. Frauke Liers Information about the program

Keywords: Medical chemistry, drug research, G protein-coupled receptors, selective receptor ligands, computational chemistry, pharmacology Doctoral title: Dr. rer. nat. Language of degree program: English Program duration: 3 years How to apply: Positions will be advertised on the research training group’s website in due course. Special features: Research training group across different locations (with the University of Regensburg), job pool includes DFG-funded doctoral and postdoctoral positions Doctoral programs with a similar topic: Emil Fischer Graduate Program International Doctorate Program Receptor Dynamics: Emerging Paradigms for Novel Drugs Points of contact at FAU: Prof. Dr. Peter Gmeiner Dr. Stefan Löber Information about the program

Keywords: Allogeneic stem cell transplantation, transplant immunology, graft-versus-leukemia effect, graft-versus-host disease, T-cells Doctoral title: Dr. rer. nat., Dr. med. Language of degree program: German and English Program duration: 4 years / 1 year in the case of a doctoral scholarship for medical doctoral candidates How to apply: Please apply directly to the individual coordinators responsible for each part of the project. Special features: Integrated mentoring program, annual retreat, international symposium organized by students, training workshops, seminars, insight into clinical practice through patient seminars, exchange programs among participating universities (Würzburg, Regensburg, Erlangen), doctoral scholarship for medical doctoral candidates Thematically similar doctoral programs 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 Point of contact at FAU: Prof. Dr. med. Anita Kremer Information about the program

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 title: Dr. rer. nat., Dr. med. Language of degree program: English Program 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 How to apply: Regular calls for applications at https://www.virologie.uk-erlangen.de/grk2504/bewerbung/Contact: grk2504-info@fau.de Special 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 Thematically similar doctoral programs Life@FAU – Graduate School for Life Sciences IRTG 1181 – Switching points for resolving inflammation Point of contact at FAU Speaker: Prof. Dr. med. Klaus Überlaphone: +49 9131 85-23563email: klaus.ueberla@fau.de Scientific coordination Dr. rer. nat Andrea Thoma-Kreß phone: +49 9131 85-26429email: grk2504-info@fau.de Administration Karin Ertl phone: +49 9131 85-25975email: grk2504-info@fau.de Information about the research training group

Keywords: Elite degree program, physics, integrated doctorate program, research degree program, in collaboration with the University of Regensburg Doctoral title: Dr. rer. nat. Program duration: From the 3rd/4th semester in the Bachelor’s degree program until completion of the doctoral degree (5.5 + 1.5 years) How to apply: Online via the program’s homepage Special features: Integration of the research program into the Elite Network of Bavaria, highly research-oriented program, special events on topics such as project management, patent law, or presentation techniques, the entire cohort of the Elite degree program spends one academic year together (one semester in Erlangen and one in Regensburg), workshops lasting several days, opportunity to study abroad, language of instruction is English Overlaps: No overlap with other programs Point of contact at FAU: Prof. Dr. Kristina Giesel Information about the program

Keywords: Precision synthesis, graphene nanoribbons, 2D polymers, covalent-organic frameworks (COFs), high-resolution spectroscopy, first-principles calculations Doctoral title: 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 Doctoral programs with similar topics: GS EAM Point of contact at FAU: Prof. Dr. Janina Maultzsch (deputy scientific coordinator/spokesperson) Information about the program

Keywords: investigating the quantum collective behavior of physical systems at the interface of quantum optics and condensed matter, experimental and theoretical physics, correlated light-matter systems, quantum technologies Doctoral title: Dr. rer. nat. Language of degree program: English Program duration: 3 – 4 years How to apply: Online application: https://www.qucolima.de/rtg/ Special features: Opportunity to complete lab-rotation internships, various qualification programs (e.g. monthly doctoral seminar, block lectures, soft-skill seminars), annual summer schools, mentoring program with two advisors, Doctoral Candidates’ Council: an independent platform for young researchers, joint venture between three different universities (FAU Erlangen, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Universität des Saarlandes) FAU contact person: Professor Kai Phillip Schmidt Information about the program

Keywords: Kidney research, (patho)physiology, tubular system and interstitium, translational projects, new therapeutic targets, basic research Doctoral title: Dr. rer. nat., Dr. med., Dr. hum. biol. Language of degree program: English; if only German-speaking participants, then also German. 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 is available here. Doctoral programs with similar topics: IZKF Erlangen: Interdisciplinary Center for Clinical Research Points of contact at FAU: Prof. Dr. rer. nat., Dr. habil. med. Christoph Daniel Information about the program

Keywords: Molecular communications, polymersomes, targeted drug delivery, magnetic particle steering, olfactory systems Doctoral title: Dr.-Ing., Dr. rer. nat Program duration: max. 4 years 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 and which project the application is for, 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 Point of contact at FAU: PD Dr. Anna Maria Becker via symocads-coordination@fau.de Information about the program