We invite applications for a PhD fellowships in theoretical astrophysics/plasma astrophysics. The successful applicant will join the research group led by Prof. Huirong Yan at Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY) and University of Potsdam working on various topics involving turbulence, cosmic rays and magnetic field. The starting date can be as early as Dec. 1st, 2018. The purpose of the fellowships is research training leading to the successful completion of PhD degrees at the U Potsdam.
As one of Germany's largest research centres, DESY carries out fundamental research in various areas including astroparticle physics. DESY experts are playing leadership roles in a number of international projects in astroparticle physics, including IceCube and CTA.
The Institut for Physics & Astronomy in U Potsdam supports a broad range of research in observational and theoretical astrophysics and has become a training centre for international students with the recently launched English master program. It has close links with the neighboring Leibniz-Institute for Astrophysik (AIP) and Albert Einstein Institute in addition to DESY (Deutsche Elektronen-Synchrotron) that sponsors the PhD fellowships.
Requirements: applicants should have a master degree (exception can be made for those with excellent background). Desired skills include training in plasma physics and/or astrophysics, in written documentation of scientific work, such as a Master thesis or publications. Programming skills and numerical experience are considered an asset. Proficient command of the English language is mandatory.
Applications should include in one pdf file the following documents: CV, degree certificates and transcript of records, as well as a 2-3 page statement of the applicant's research interests and experience as well as the contact information of three references. Applications should be sent directly to huirong.yan@desy.de. Applications submitted by Jan. 20th, 2019 will receive full considerations.