6 PhD Positions, PIER Helmholtz Graduate School, Germany (2016-2017)

The Hamburg-based PIER Helmholtz Graduate School (PHGS) offers excellent conditions for PhD training: outstanding research opportunities with cutting-edge technologies, a global and interdisciplinary network, and a wide range of courses for developing technical and transferable skills. PHGS is a graduate education program of Universität Hamburg in cooperation with Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY).

PIER PhD projects cover the areas of:
• Particle and Astroparticle Physics
• Nanoscience
• Photon Science
• Infection and Structural Biology

Women are particularly encouraged to submit applications as 3 PIER PhD positions shall be filled with female PhD students in physical sciences.

Successful applicants hold a Master´s degree or are nearing graduation in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, other natural sciences, or medicine. PhD positions are paid with 50% of TVL 13 (approx. 1.800 € gross). There are no tution fees. Language of instruction is English. We see diversity as an asset; applications from persons with disabilities are welcome.

Further details:
http://www.universitypositions.eu