24 PhD positions in Astrophysics in the new Collaborative Research Center 1601 (Cologne/Bonn/Jülich)
Job Summary
Job Description
The new Collaborative Research Center 1601 (CRC 1601) is a joint venture of the University of Cologne, the University of Bonn, the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy and the Forschungszentrum Jülich.
Our research on the “Habitats of Massive Stars across Cosmic Time” combines four methodological pillars: observational astronomy, instrumentation, laboratory astrophysics, and computational astrophysics. With the start of CRC 1601 on October 1st 2023, we offer
24 PhD positions in Astrophysics (m/f/d)
in the different methodological pillars to highly motivated and talented students. We provide a cutting-edge research environment, a unique international research collaboration, and state-of-the-art technologies.
PhD students within CRC 1601 will profit from an international, (inter-)active student body and the large research network established between the participating institutions and beyond. The structured PhD training programme is associated with the Bonn-Cologne Research School for Physics and Astronomy.
Your profile:
- You have a degree (MSc. or equivalent) in physics / astrophysics / astronomy / computer science or comparable.
- You are highly motivated to work in a vibrant, multicultural collaboration.
- You are fluent in English (written and spoken).
- You can think analytically and work independently, systematically and constructively.
- Experience in writing research papers or scientific grant proposals is a plus.
Applications must be submitted as a single pdf-file containing a cover letter, CV, publication list and a statement on research interests (max. 2 pages). The cover letter of your application must include the reference numbers of up to 3 PhD projects from the CRC 1601 website. Please also name 2 contact persons (including their email) who have committed to write a letter of recommendation.
Please submit your application until 15.8.2023 to: [email protected]
We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Women are especially encouraged to apply. We strongly support balancing work and family life. We also welcome applications from people with special needs.
By sending your application you give your consent to forward your documents to the project leaders of the CRC 1601.
Compensation and Benefits
Payment is based on work contracts (including health and social benefits) according to 66% of the German TVL-E13 scale. The salary is slightly dependent on the previous experience but will be ~1800 Euros/ month (after tax and social benefits have been subtracted).
The PhD position start dates can vary and will be individually agreed upon, with the possibility of beginning from October 1st, 2023. Please indicate your possible starting date. The contract is on a fixed term basis (2 + 1 years).