PhD / Doctorate •

Degree

Doctoral degree

Doctoral degree or degree awarded by

Universität Hamburg

In cooperation with

The International Max Planck Research School for Ultrafast Imaging & Structural Dynamics (IMPRS-UFAST) is a joint venture of the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter, Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron (DESY), Universität Hamburg (UHH), and the European XFEL (EuXFEL).

Teaching language

• English

Languages

English

Programme duration

6 semesters

Beginning

Only for doctoral programmes: any time

Application deadline

The annual call for applications opens on 15 September and ends on 15 November. Online registration is required prior to application. Please refer to the following website for details: https://www.mpsd.mpg.de/imprs-ufast/apply .

Tuition fees per semester in EUR

None

Combined Master's degree / PhD programme

Yes

Joint degree / double degree programme

No

Description/content

The programme offers exciting research opportunities at ultra-intense electron and x-ray sources to directly observe atomic motions during primary events. The use of ultrafast imaging over the relevant length and time scales generates new levels of understanding of the interplay between structure and dynamics. Specific areas include the theoretical and experimental aspects of condensed matter and atomically resolved dynamics, fundamental light-matter interaction, accelerator-based light sources, coherent imaging, coherent controlled molecular and solid state dynamics, molecular imaging, extreme timescale spectroscopy, ultrafast optics and x-ray science, and their relevance and applications in chemistry, biology and medicine.

The individual PhD projects are described on our website: https://www.mpsd.mpg.de/350422/open_phd_projects .

Course organisation

IMPRS-UFAST is a structured PhD programme that complements intensive thesis research in a highly interdisciplinary context with a varied programme of scientific courses and soft skills training.
The Research School is interdisciplinary in scope, and it encourages cross-disciplinary thesis research. Supervision and teaching within the Research School are a synergistic effort on the part of experts from relevant fields within physics and chemistry as well as touching on biology.
Lectures, interactive workshops, advanced courses, and general academic and soft skills courses give young researchers the opportunity to broaden their horizons and develop skills that will give them a sound foundation for their future career paths.

Certificates for specific modules are awarded

Yes

International elements

• Language training provided
• Training in intercultural skills
• Projects with partners in Germany and abroad

Special promotion / funding of the programme

• IMPRS

Course-specific, integrated German language courses

No

Course-specific, integrated English language courses

No

Tuition fees per semester in EUR

None

Semester contribution

There is a semester fee of 339 EUR per semester. This fee includes a semester ticket covering public transport in the Hamburg metropolitan area.

Funding opportunities within the university

Yes

Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university

Our PhD positions are fully funded.

Academic admission requirements

IMPRS-UFAST welcomes applications from talented and enthusiastic students worldwide. We seek applicants with excellent academic backgrounds. Applicants must hold an MSc degree or equivalent in physics, chemistry or related areas. Excellent applicants with a BSc degree in physics can also apply in exceptional cases. Please note that the prerequisites for a final acceptance depend on admission to the Fast Track PhD programme of one of our cooperation partners. They need to be passionate about research in ultrafast phenomena and motivated to conduct rigorous scientific work over the whole degree period.

Language requirements

Applicants must provide proof of their English skills in the form of an official language test (TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Advanced or Professional). Exceptions may be made for students who have completed a significant part of their higher education at an institution where the language of instruction is English. Please contact the IMPRS coordinator for details.

Application deadline

The annual call for applications opens on 15 September and ends on 15 November. Online registration is required prior to application. Please refer to the following website for details: https://www.mpsd.mpg.de/imprs-ufast/apply .

Submit application to

https://www.mpsd.mpg.de/imprs-ufast/apply

Accommodation

Support in finding private accommodation is offered through the housing service of the Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron (DESY), the host campus of the IMPRS-UFAST. https://welcome-services.desy.de/

Further resources are available through the "Studierendenwerk" (student services) of the Universität Hamburg.

Structured research and supervision

Yes

Research training / discussion

Yes

Support for international students and doctoral candidates

• Welcome event
• Specialist counselling
• Cultural and linguistic preparation

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