Vacancies
Currently, 8 additional PhD scholarships are offered in all research areas, especially
- A.2
- Application Specific Microcontrollers
- A.4
- Resource-Aware Program Adaption
- B.1
- Test Methods for MEMS
- C.1
- Integrated Magnetic Sensor Systems for Localization
- C.3
- Miniaturized, Robust and Highly Precise Local Positioning Systems
- D.4
- Microsystems with Wireless Communication
Admission Information
The Faculty of Applied Sciences of the University of Freiburg, Germany, with its two Institutes of Computer Science and Microsystem Technology is building up a strong team of PhD students within the frame of its PhD program Embedded Microsystems
. The PhD program began on April 1, 2005. It is financed by the German Research Foundation (DFG, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) and supported by three partner companies.
Candidates with excellent master or diploma degrees or equivalents in computer science, mathematics, microsystem technology, electrical and mechanical engineering, physics, materials science, and related disciplines will be considered for all research areas.
Scholarships are provided at the level of € 1365 per month plus an allowance of € 103 per month for technical literature and other consumables supporting the PhD studies. This is the net income. No taxes are raised on the scholarships. Additional allowances are allocated based on marital status and number of children. Scholarships are granted for a duration of up to three years.
What we offer
- A hot topic of interdisciplinary character and high scientific and industrial relevance.
- Excellent technological, analytical, and computational infrastructure.
- An elaborate learning/teaching program combining the strengths of the two participating Institutes of Microsystem Technology IMTEK and of Computer Science IIS.
- Guidance by a team of two supervisors for each PhD student.
- Integration into the scientific and social network of IMTEK (ca. 200 members) and IIS (ca. 150 members).
- Opportunities to interact with guest lecturers and scientists and to spend part of your work in partner labs abroad.
- Complementary training activities by local small and medium enterprises
What we expect
For admission to the PhD program, fulfillment of the general requirements of the PhD regulations of the Faculty of Applied Sciences is a prerequisite. In addition we expect:
- Exceptional achievements in your studies.
- Straightforward and fast completion of your studies.
- Age 28 at most (in agreement with DFG regulations).
- A convincing interview with potential PhD advisors of the PhD program.
Once you are admitted to the PhD program, we expect that you:
- Register with the Faculty of Applied Sciences as a PhD student (enabling you to apply for student healthcare insurance and other student benefits).
- Devote your full labor to the PhD program.
- Attend the seminars and summer/winter schools of the PhD program, including active participation and presentation.
- Proactively seek the communication and exchange of ideas with your fellow students and with your supervisors.
- Publish your results at conferences of your field of research and in the archival literature.
How you apply
Your application should be submitted to the chair of the PhD program as soon as possible. It is expected that you submit your application both electronically and as a hardcopy. PDF files of your application should be sent to ChairEMS@imtek.uni-freiburg.de. A hardcopy should be sent to the Chair of the PhD program
Prof. Dr. Oliver Paul
Chair, PhD Program Embedded Microsystems
Department of Microsystems Engineering
University of Freiburg
Georges-Koehler-Allee 103
D-79110 Germany
Information you are expected to provide
Please include in your documents:
- A cover letter explaining your interests and why you think embedded microsystems are important.
- The official application form, filled out and signed.
- Your curriculum vitae.
- Your degree certificates and study transcripts including a description of the grading scheme.
- The abstract of your diploma or masters thesis.
- A list of your publications, if available.
- Addresses of two references to be potentially contacted and, if available, letters of recommendation.
- Tangible proof of your fluency in English, if available.
Your application may be formulated in English.
For further informations, please contact the Chair of the PhD program:
Prof. Dr. Oliver Paul
ChairEMS@imtek.uni-freiburg.de
Phone: +49-761-203-7191
Fax: +49-761-203-7192
Full address, cf. above.