application (no longer available)

All applications MUST proceed through the links provided in the ESR descriptions page (some are yet to be updated).
In addition, please also FILL OUT the application form.
Candidates can apply to one or more ESR positions, indicating their order of preference.

Requested application details include:
1. a detailed Curriculum Vitae,
2. motivation letter of two pages also presenting the perspectives of research and education,
3. names and addresses of three references (preferably one from your final year project supervisor). 

Candidates will be evaluated and interviewed by the Recruitment Committee.

Pre-selected candidates will be invited to the Recruitment event in Darmstadt (DE) at the end of May 2020.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the recruitment event is cancelled.

elegibility

1. Early-stage researchers (ESR) are those who are, at the time of recruitment, in the first four years (full-time equivalent) of their research careers. This is measured from the date when they obtained the degree which formally entitles them to embark on a doctorate, either in the country in which the degree was obtained or in the country in which the research training is provided, irrespective of whether or not a doctorate was envisaged.
2. International mobility: ESRs are required to undertake trans-national mobility (i.e., move from one country to another) when taking up the appointment. At the time of recruitment, researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of their hiring organization for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment.
For instance, a researcher who has resided in France for 15 months in the last three years cannot apply to any of the three PhD positions in France, but can apply to the any of the other 12 PhD positions. Compulsory national service and short stays, such as holidays, are not taken into account.
3. English language proficiency: ESRs must demonstrate proficiency in both written and spoken English. This is mandatory for the ESRs to take full advantage of the training program. 

requirements

The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in engineering, mathematics, computing, physics or a related relevant discipline. You will have strong mathematical, programming and communication skills and be highly motivated to undertake challenging research. Good English language speaking and writing skills are essential.