PhD / Doctorate •

Friedrich Schiller University Jena •, Germany

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Location: Jena, TH RINGEN
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Degree
Dr rer nat/PhD
Course location
Jena
In cooperation with

Helmholtz Graduate School for Hadron and Ion Research, Abbe School of Photonics, Graduate Academy of FSU Jena

Teaching language
  • English
  • German
Languages

English and German (English preferred)

Full-time / part-time
  • full-time
Programme duration
6 semesters
Beginning
Only for doctoral programmes: any time
Application deadline

No specific deadline

Tuition fees per semester in EUR
None
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

The Research School of Advanced Photon Science (RS-APS) is the doctoral research school of the Helmholtz Institute Jena. The institute was established on the physics campus of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena in 2009, and it is a division of the GSI Helmholtz Center for Heavy Ion Research, which is headquartered near Darmstadt. In this way, the institute connects the large-scale research facilities available at the Helmholtz Center with the established expertise of university working groups. RS-APS provides training for the next generation of scientists, working at the cutting-edge research infrastructures of today and tomorrow.

RS-APS maintains a close collaboration with the Helmholtz Graduate School HGS-HIRe for FAIR (the umbrella school for PhD students at GSI) as well as the graduate school of the Abbe Center of Photonics.

Our members therefore enjoy additional access to all events and courses hosted by our partners.

RS-APS currently supports about 60 doctoral students in Jena, as well as in Darmstadt, Frankfurt and Hamburg.

Scientific Profile:

  • Extreme Electromagnetic Fields
  • Warm Dense Matter
  • Coupling of Intense Light to Matter
  • Measurement techniques and diagnostics (x-ray optics, lasers, spectrometers, detectors, etc.)

Course organisation

RS-APS offers a structured PhD education which consists of supervision, education and support:

  • Regular PhD committee meetings to track the progress of the work and address problems
  • One soft skill or transferable skill training unit is mandatory each year.
  • Academic courses, such as lecture weeks or summer schools, must be attended once a year.
  • Participating in the seminars of the research school during the semester
  • Four SWS (semester hours) of teaching duty in the physics department
International elements
  • Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
Description of other international elements
  • To facilitate scientific and international exchange, each member is granted an annual personal travel budget.
  • Optional participation in the International Summer Student Programme of GSI Helmholtz Center
  • International tutors during annual RS-APS Lecture Week
Integrated internships

None

Teaching/work obligations or opportunities

In order to fulfil the requirements for a successful doctorate set by the faculty and to gather experience, teaching as a tutor is expected.

Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No

Tuition fees per semester in EUR
None
Semester contribution

Doctoral candidates at Friedrich Schiller University Jena have the possibility to enrol. Enrolment is not compulsory, but it offers a whole range of advantages, such as free use of public transport. Semester fee amounts to approx. 270 EUR per semester (student services and student self-government). For details, see: semester fee (uni-jena.de) .

Costs of living

Students need approximately 700 to 900 EUR per month for rent, food, health insurance, books and personal items. For details, see: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/Jena+living+international .

Funding opportunities within the university
Yes
Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university

For information on availability of funding for doctoral candidates, please refer to the website of the Graduate Academy at Friedrich Schiller University Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/phd_financing .


Academic admission requirements

The programme is open to students who hold an excellent Master's degree (or equivalent) in physics or a closely related subject.

Language requirements

Applicants must provide proof of adequate proficiency in English (exception: native speakers).

Application deadline

No specific deadline

Submit application to

E-mail rsaps@hi-jena.gsi.de or check the website of the Helmholtz Institute Jena for open PhD positions: https://www.hi-jena.de/


Accommodation

International doctoral candidates have the possibility of applying for a place in one of the three university guest houses. Enrolled doctoral candidates can also apply for a room in student housing. For all information on accommodation in Jena, please refer to the website of the Graduate Academy: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/graduate-academy and https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/housing/ .

Structured research and supervision
Yes
Research training / discussion
Yes
Career advisory services and programmes for future professionals

The Graduate Academy offers career counselling for advanced doctoral candidates and postdocs: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/career-counselling .

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Welcome event
General services and support for international students and doctoral candidates

The Graduate Academy is the one-stop office for doctoral candidates and postdocs at Friedrich Schiller University. Please visit the Graduate Academy website to explore the full range of information! https://www.uni-jena.de/en/phd .


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