International Scholarships

The Chair for Computational Analysis of Technical Systems in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the RWTH Aachen University seeks a 50% scientific co-worker (TV-L 13 salary scale). The position will support the German Science Foundation focus program SPP 1273 “Colloid Process Technology” project “CFD Modeling of Colloidal Aggregates”. The candidate is expected to conduct … [More Info]

The project goal is a defined chemical modification of polymeric walls in small cavities of nanoliter size by low temperature plasma. Your aim will be to optimize the means of the energy coupling into the plasma, gas composition, its pressure and flow. The feedback for the optimization will be provided by suitable plasma diagnostics and … [More Info]

Postdoc Position at the Simulation and Optimization Group of the Interdisciplinary Center for Scientific Computing (IWR), University of Heidelberg, Germany The “Simulation and Optimization Group”, headed by Prof. Dr. Hans Georg Bock, is searching for a Postdoc with a strong background in numerical differential equations, numerical optimization or numerical optimal control. The research focus will … [More Info]

The development and analysis of numerical methods along with the relevant theoretical foundations for a wide range of problem classes is a central research area at the IGPM (Institut f�r Geometrie und Praktische Mathematik). These activities are closely intertwined with current interdisciplinary research projects with partners from engineering sciences, e.g., Collaborative Research Center CRC540 “Model-based … [More Info]

SIEMENS AG, Corporate Technology, Competence Centre Ceramics in Munich Germany, offers a PhD position in the research area of high performance ceramics. The vacancy is part of a BMBF-funded program in co-operation with several research institutes and industry partners that aims to develop ceramic and composite materials with tailored transport properties. During the PhD work … [More Info]

Deadline for submission: September 30, 2006 UWB (ultrawide band) signals are particularly suited for positioning and imaging of indoor environments. For UWB based navigation of autonomous systems, methods and algorithms for simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) as well as procedures for the reconstruction of floor plans shall be developed. At the Chair of Information Technologies, … [More Info]

The Central Service Facility Functional Imaging at the Medical Faculty of the RWTH Aachen University (Aachen, Germany) is looking for a highly motivated PhD student. Applicants should have a degree in Biophysics, Biology, Psychology, Medicine, or another related degree. Experience in neuroimaging methods (fMRI, TMS) would be of advantage. The research project is dedicated to … [More Info]