The International Max Planck Research School for Advanced Methods in Process and Systems Engineering (IMPRS ProEng) is a graduate school jointly run by the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems (MPI) and the Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (OVGU). In their structured PhD program, talented junior scientists have the opportunity to obtain a doctorate under excellent research conditions, a multidisciplinary environment and close scientific supervision.
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Through an innovative concept of combining cutting-edge mathematical and systems-oriented engineering research driven by challenging questions arising from the analysis, design and optimization of chemical and biochemical processes, the school has been bringing together researchers from various engineering areas, natural sciences and mathematics. We investigate problems of process and systems engineering, characterized by both high complexity and high practical relevance.
Apart from a well-balanced extensive curriculum designed to train both scientific and soft skills, the IMPRS ProEng supports doctoral candidates in conducting part of their research at their international partner institutions. Their working language is English and the doctoral degree is awarded by the Otto von Guericke University.
All their doctoral candidates receive a standard working contract (OVGU) or support contract (MPI) with payment and benefits in accordance with a public collective agreement (TVL or TVöD). Your salary is based on TVL/TVöD E13, 75%.
The IMPRS Magdeburg offers young researchers a stimulating atmosphere for research in a highly international environment. They provide a structured framework. This means that apart from researching, writing and successfully defending their thesis, students are required to achieve at least 30 credit points to complete the IMPRS program.
Through an innovative concept of combining cutting-edge mathematical and systems-oriented engineering research driven by challenging questions arising from the analysis, design and optimization of chemical and biochemical processes, the school has been bringing together students from various Engineering areas, Natural Sciences, and Mathematics.
Based on their specific backgrounds, students select their PhD topics. Their structured PhD program provides interdisciplinary support for developing creativity, innovative thinking, and developing skills needed for independent and high-level scientific work.
Benefits
- Junior scientists have the opportunity to obtain a doctorate under excellent research conditions, a multidisciplinary environment and close scientific supervision.
- A well-balanced extensive curriculum designed to train both scientific and soft skills.
- The IMPRS ProEng supports doctoral candidates in conducting part of their research at our international partner institutions.
- The working language is English.
- The doctoral degree is awarded by Otto von Guericke University.
- International students are thoroughly guided throughout their first steps when relocating to Magdeburg, and free German classes are available at the institute.
- Students benefit from close supervision and vast scientific, professional and social networks.
- Their intrinsically interdisciplinary approach yields numerous opportunities for real scientific breakthroughs both in Engineering and Mathematics.
Eligibilities
- Students with a Master’s Degree (or degrees equivalent to the German Diploma) in the areas of chemical engineering and bioengineering, systems and control theory or mathematics.
- Solid expertise in the area of research of the ↪research group you apply for.
- Recent activities in the respective research field are welcome.
- Fluent English is mandatory since you will work in an international environment.
- Participating in our program with a Bachelor’s degree only is not possible.
Eligible Regions: Open to all
Application Process
- Please, make sure you have all necessary attachments ready in one pdf-file. Files in any other format (e.g. *.zip) will be automatically deleted. Incomplete applications will not be handled.
- The necessary attachments are:
- Motivation letter
- CV
- All your university degrees and transcripts of grades (in English or German)
- Two recommendation letters (In case we are to ask for the recommendation letter, make sure that your referee sends it until TBA)
- Certificate of English proficiency.
- You will be asked to name up to three preferences out of our participating research groups. Be sure you informed yourself about our research.
- Intermediate saving of the following form is not possible.
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Application Deadline: November 20, 2022
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