IMPRS PhD Position in Astrophysics at Ludwig Maximilians University Munich in Germany, 2015

The International Max Planck Research School on Astrophysics at the Ludwig Maximilians University Munich is offering up to 25 PhD positions for research in various fields of astrophysics. MPE is a world leader in the fields of Active Galactic Nuclei, Black Holes and Galaxy Structure and Evolution.
Scientists at MPE are leading or contributing to many of the most important satellite projects such as the X-ray observatories CHANDRA, XMM-NEWTON and eROSITA, the Gamma-ray missions INTEGRAL and FERMI as well as to the infrared satellite Herschel. MPE also makes major contributions to the satellite observatory EUCLID, which will allow exploring dark energy via the gravitational lensing effect and the large-scale distribution of galaxies.

Participation in the development of ground-based instrumentations includes hardware projects for, e.g., adaptive optics systems, interferometry and spectroscopy at ESO’s Very Large Telescope (e.g. PARSEC, NACO, SINFONI, GRAVITY) and the Large Binocular Telescope (ARGOS, LUCIFER). MPE maintains its own semiconductor lab, which is specialized and leading in the design and development of silicon detectors for particle physics and X-ray astronomy. Plasma crystal experiments developed at MPE were the first scientific experiments accomplished aboard the International Space Station. 

Scholarship Provider/ Funding Agency

The International Max Planck Research School on Astrophysics at the Ludwig Maximilians University Munich.

Study Area

Below is the list of study areas. Candidate can select any of the subject.

• Infrared-Astronomy (MPE)
• High Energy Astrophysics (MPE)
• Optical and Interpretative Astronomy (MPE)
• Center for Astrochemical Studies (MPE)
• Extragalactic Astronomy (USM)
• Computational Astrophysics (USM)
• Stellar Astrophysics - Expanding Atmospheres of Hot Stars (USM)
• Computational Star and Planet Formation Group (USM)
• Plasma-Astrophysics (USM)
• Young Stars & Star Formation Group (USM)
• Cosmology and Structure Formation (USM)
• Extragalactic Astrophysics and Cosmology (MPA)
• High Energy Astrophysics (MPA)
• Supernovae (MPA)
• Stellar Astrophysics (MPA)
• From planets and star formation to stellar structure (ESO)
• From ISM, stellar populations, and clusters to galaxies and cosmology(ESO)

Scholarship open for

International Applicants

Scholarship Level

PhD

Eligibility

• A fully filled-in online application form, including a list of all courses and credits
• Curriculum vitae as PDF file in the upload area of the application form
• Three letters of recommendation uploaded by your referees, for more information follow the instructions in the online application form
• Copies of all academic certificates including High School Diploma, M.Sc., B.Sc., etc. as one PDF file in the uploaded area of the application form (originals must be presented, if you are invited for an interview)
• Copy of your M.Sc. thesis (with English abstract if the thesis is not written in English) or preliminary master thesis abstract as PDF file in the upload area
• Proof of English Language ability when applicable (e.g. transcript of TOEFL / IELTS scores or equivalent; our TOEFL Institution and Department Code is 8223).

Number of Scholarships

25 PhD positions

Scholarship Duration

Depends on the selected program

Coverage/Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants with a MSc degree will receive a work contract of about EUR 1400 per month, (depending on family status) for a maximum period of three years if required.

Application Method

Click here to apply online

Deadline

NOVEMBER 15, 2015

Click here for further official scholarship information and Application