The International Max Planck Research School for Solar System Science
at the University of Göttingen in Germany (Solar System School) offers
a research-oriented doctoral programme covering the physical aspects of
Solar system science. It is jointly run by the Max Planck Institute
for Solar System Research (MPS) and the University of Göttingen.
http://www.solar-system-school.de/
Research at the MPS covers three main research areas: ”Sun and
Heliosphere”, ”Solar and Stellar Interiors” and ”Planets and Comets”.
The scientific topics in Solar physics/heliophysics range from the
Solar interior and subsurface dynamics investigated via global and
local helioseismology (Gizon, Duvall, Birch, Schou) to observable and
measurable phenomena in the atmosphere with its rich structure and
dynamics in the photosphere, chromosphere and corona, with the Solar
magnetic field as the main driver for the multitude of dynamic Solar
features (Solanki, Lagg, Gandorfer, Peter, Cameron, Woch and
others). Solar and stellar magnetic activity (Käpylä), connecting
Solar and stellar variabilities (Shapiro), and Solar variability and
climate (Krivova) are further foci. MPS researchers and engineers
develop, construct and launch scientific instruments, analyse and
interpret the data and engage in intensive theoretical work to develop
an improved understanding of solar dynamo processes, transport and
acceleration mechanisms and more.
Solar System School students collaborate with leading scientists in
these fields and graduates are awarded a doctoral degree from the
renowned University of Göttingen or, if they choose, another university.
The Solar System School is open to students from all countries and
offers an international three-year PhD programme in an exceptional
research environment with state-of-the-art facilities on the Göttingen
Research Campus. Successful applicants are fully funded through a
doctoral support contract and are eligible for relocation support.
The language of the structured graduate programme is English, with German
language courses offered (optional). The programme includes an inspiring
curriculum of scientific lectures and seminars as well as advanced training
workshops and provides travel funds to attend international conferences.
Applicants to the Solar System School should have a keen interest in
Solar system science and a record of academic excellence. They must
have, or must be about to obtain, an M.Sc. degree or equivalent in
physics or a related field, including a written Masters thesis, and
must document a good command of the English language.
Please see the full call including the list of open PhD projects and
apply via the on-line application portal before 15 November 2016.
Referees named by the applicant will be contacted by the School and
will be asked to submit their letters through the on-line application
portal no later than 20 November 2016.
https://www.mps.mpg.de/phd/applynow
Dr. Sonja Schuh
IMPRS Scientific Coordinator
P.S. Please feel free to forward this call to suitable candidates, and
put the call and poster on display for students in your department. The
printable pdf versions can be downloaded from the following url addresses
https://www.mps.mpg.de/phd/solar-system-school-call-2016.pdf
https://www.mps.mpg.de/phd/solar-system-school-poster-2016.pdf