Shape the future of particle physics! The DFG Research Training Group at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz invites applicants for PhD fellowships starting in April 2025. Be part of a leading research initiative exploring next-generation detector technologies.

Applicants must hold a strong master’s degree or diploma in physics and demonstrate research experience, ideally in areas like scintillators, gaseous or semiconductor detectors, or electronics. Knowledge of nuclear, particle, or astro-particle physics is required.

Located in the heart of Germany, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is one of the country’s largest and most diverse universities, hosting approximately 31,000 students from over 100 nations. Renowned for its cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary approach, JGU is home to the federal excellence cluster PRISMA+, focusing on fundamental physics.

Application Deadline: January 23, 2025.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
• Department: Physics Department
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: Fixed-term positions (75% FTE, TVL-13 pay scale) for three years
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: NA
• Nationality: Domestic and International
• The award can be taken in: Germany

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Applicants from all nationalities are welcome.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The fellowship is offered for doctoral research in topics related to particle detector physics, including photon-based detectors, ultra-fast data processing, high-performance detectors, and more.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:
• Hold a very good master’s degree or diploma in physics.
• Have experience in research laboratories, ideally with exposure to scintillators, gaseous and semiconductor detectors, detector electronics, or hardware programming.
• Possess substantial knowledge of nuclear, particle, or astro-particle physics.
• Demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English (B2 level or higher).
• Display strong team orientation, communication skills, organizational abilities, and independence.
• German language skills are advantageous but not mandatory.

How to Apply

In order to apply for this funding program, applicants must complete the online application form at the university.

Interested candidates must submit the following documents in a single PDF:

1. A detailed curriculum vitae.
2. A motivation letter describing their interest in the research group, research preferences, and prior experiences.
3. Scans of university degrees and transcripts (in German or English).
4. Proof of English proficiency for candidates from non-English or non-German teaching universities (certificate no older than three years).

Additionally, applicants must arrange for two signed letters of recommendation to be emailed separately by referees. At least one referee must be from a different institution than the applicant’s current one.

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