PhD Candidate – Max Planck Research: The International Max Planck Research School for Intelligent Systems (IMPRS-IS) is inviting applications for Ph.D. candidates interested in contributing to world-leading research in various areas, including Biomedical Technology, Computational Cognitive Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, Control Systems, Data Science, Haptics, Human-Computer Interaction, Machine Learning, Micro- and Nano-Robotics, Neuroscience, Perceptual Inference, Robotics, and Soft Robotics and Materials. Candidates with strong academic backgrounds and master’s degrees in relevant fields are encouraged to apply.
PhD Candidate – International Max Planck Research School for Intelligent Systems
Table: Job Details
| Job Reference | N/A |
|---|---|
| Job Location | Stuttgart and Tübingen, Germany |
| Hours per Week | Full-time |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Master’s degree in relevant fields |
| Application Deadline | November 15, 2023 |
| Financial Support | Funding provided via employment contract |
| Selection Procedure | Review of application materials, followed by interviews |
| Online Application | Opens on August 20, 2023 |
Eligibility/Qualification: Candidates with the following qualifications are eligible to apply:
- A master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Mathematics, Control Theory, Neuroscience, Materials Science, Physics, or related fields.
- Existing PhD students can apply to IMPRS-IS within the first year of their doctoral studies.
Financial Support: Admission is competitive, and selected candidates will receive funding via an employment contract, subject to the rules of the Max Planck Society and the two participating universities.
Selection Procedure: The selection process involves the following steps:
- Review of application materials.
- Interviews conducted in Stuttgart and Tübingen (interview travel costs covered by IMPRS-IS).
How to Apply: To apply, please submit the following materials online:
- Personal contact information.
- List of preferred IMPRS-IS faculty for collaboration.
- Current résumé or CV, including educational background, work experience, publications, research presentations, and awards.
- Unofficial transcripts from all university studies.
- A two-page motivational letter explaining your interest in earning a Ph.D. at IMPRS-IS and describing research areas or projects of interest.
- Contact information for three individuals who can provide reference letters.
- TOEFL scores or other evidence of English proficiency (for non-native speakers).
- Optionally, GRE scores.
- Optionally, additional documents such as a thesis, published paper, or project portfolio.
Online Application:
- IMPRS-IS accepts applications once a year, with the application portal opening on August 20, 2023.
- The application deadline for Ph.D. candidates is 11:59 p.m. CET on November 15, 2023.
- Accepted candidates can join the program starting in February 2024 or later.
IMPRS-IS is committed to increasing diversity and encourages women to apply. It is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity in its institutions.
About IMPRS-IS: IMPRS-IS is an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program offered by the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, the University of Stuttgart, and the University of Tübingen. The program, initiated in 2017, aims to enroll outstanding Ph.D. students over the next six years.
