6 PhD Positions, TU Dresden, Germany (2017)

At TU Dresden the DFG Research Training Group GRK 1907 "Role-based Software Infrastructures for continuous-context-sensitive Systems" offers, subject to granted funds, the positions of 6 PhD Students (subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)

for applicants interested in performing high-quality research on the connection between software engineering, database systems, and theoretical computer science as well as their applications in systems biology and business informatics. The open positions will start on October 1, 2017 and finish on September 30, 2020 under the condition that the second phase of the research training group will be approved by DFG. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). The position will give you an excellent chance for further academic qualification (e.g. PhD).

This research program is a joint activity of Professors Lehner, Assmann, Baader, Castrillon, Baier, Sbalzarini, Schill, Strahringer, and Strufe at TU Dresden. Doctoral candidates will join an individual mentoring and qualification program that comprises specialized courses that prepare candidates optimally for their research. Also, a research seminar is offered where candidates can discuss with internationally renowned researchers in their field. Moreover, soft skills and language courses are offered.

Requirements:
- Applicants should have an excellent academic record, and hold an MSc (or an equivalent university degree) in computer science or related disciplines (such as mathematics or business informatics)
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required
- Applicants with a good knowledge of software engineering or one of the application areas mentioned above are preferred. TU Dresden is committed to increase the proportion of women in research

Applications from women are particularly welcome. The same applies to people with disabilities.

Further details:
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