PhD positions at the International Max Planck Research School for Astronomy & Astrophysics, Bonn Cologne
Job Summary
Job Description
The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Astronomy & Astrophysics is a joint structured doctoral program by the Max Planck Institute for Radioastronomy (MPIfR, Bonn) and the Universities of Bonn and Cologne.
Several PhD positions are available at one of the most vibrant Astronomy centers in Europe for talented students who are about to finish their Master (or equivalent) degree in Physics or Astrophysics. The instruction language is English.
Program Details:
- Appointments are for 3 years, starting at any time in 2021.
- Starting annual gros salary: ~25500 Euro; with attractive benefits.
- The IMPRS for A&a has 70 PhD researchers from 26 countries.
- Mentorship from world class faculty from the MPIfR and the Universities of Bonn and Cologne.
- Research on a broad range of hot topics in observational and theoretical astrophysics.
- Access to world class observing facilities at a large range of wavelengths.
- Career enhancement workshops, advanced lecture courses.
- Funding for travel and research.
The application deadline is November 1st 2020. For more information and electronic application, visit http://imprs.mpifr.de
Compensation and Benefits
health insurance, pension insurance, accident insurance, sick leave, 30 days vacations/a, the institute has special agreements with daycare providers, and with counselers, German classes