PhD Fellowships in Physical Chemistry, Germany

  •  PhD
  •  30-Oct-2021
  •   Germany
  • $$  Salary

The International Max Planck Research School for Elementary Processes in Physical Chemistry is offering the PhD Positions in Physical Chemistry at the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society.

The newly established graduate school IMPRS-EPPC in Berlin is offering PhD positions for research projects to be carried out with any of the participating research groups at the FHI, the Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin, and Universität Potsdam.

The Fritz Haber Institute (FHI) in Berlin-Dahlem is one of the oldest and renowned research institutes within the Max Planck Society (MPG), Germany’s most successful scientific organization for fundamental research. At the FHI, researchers from all over the world are engaged in basic research in the field of chemical physics at interfaces and surfaces, catalysis research, and molecular physics.

Application Deadline: October 30, 2021

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Information

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Grants

PhD Fellowships in Physical Chemistry, Germany Established in 1809, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Humboldt University of Berlin) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Berlin (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Senatskanzlei Wissenschaft und Forschung, Berlin (Senate Chancellery for Science and Research, Berlin), Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 210 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Germany
  • Eligible Course or Subjects: Candidates should propose a specific research project in Physical Chemistry or related fields.
  • Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the given criteria:
  • Applicants must be German candidates.

Offered Benefits

International Max Planck Research School for Elementary Processes in Physical Chemistry and Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society will provide a starting salary corresponding to a 66,67% TVöD/E13, Level 1, position. The positions will be co-funded between the IMPRS-EPPC (1st year) and the respective research group (remainder of the contract).              

Application Process

  • How to Apply: Applications will be accepted only through the Online Application form.
  • Supporting Documents: Any application to the IMPRS-EPPC will require the following documents:
  • University transcripts for an excellent M.Sc. degree or equivalent in physics, chemistry, or related disciplines
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • A certificate of English proficiency for non-native applicants
  • A specific motivation statement, proposing a research subject and at least two IMPRS-EPPC principle investigators that suit this research subject
  • Admission Requirements: Applicants should hold an excellent Master’s degree or equivalent in physics, chemistry, material science, or related fields
  • Language Requirement: Applicants must be known with the German and English languages.
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