computational physics phd programs europe

Computational and Applied Physics

Coordinator.

• Mazzanti Castrillejo, Ferran

[email protected]

https://doctorat-fcia.postgrau.upc.edu/ca

Around 80 doctors focusing on 11 accredited lines of research participate in the doctoral study programme in Computational and Applied Physics; they include professors and researchers from the Department of Physics at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. These studies maintain the distinguished Excellence Award, given by the Spanish Ministry of Education in a resolution from 6 October 2011, although the programme had already been awarded the Ministry’s Quality Award since it was first offered in 2002. These awards recognise the high scientific, technical and educational standards upheld in the programme and give access to related assistance programmes, such as those providing financing for mobility for high-level scientific researchers offering courses in various fields of research. The objective of the programme is to provide solid education and training in the fields of computational physics and applied physics, and to provide an optimal foundation in scientific research methodologies and techniques, in general. We aim to ensure that future doctors will be able to lead research and technological innovation in the aforementioned fields.

General information

Access profile.

Given the multidisciplinary nature of the scientific field of the programme, there are a wide range of degrees that qualify applicants for admission. The most suitable applicants to the doctoral programme in Computational and Applied Physics will, in the near future, be those with scientific and technological profiles who have completed the master’s programme in Computational and Applied Physics or a master’s-level programme in a similar scientific field. In addition to this academic background, certain personal characteristics are also considered important, such as interest in the research projects being carried out in the programme, critical and analytical capacities, having initiative, being consistent and persistent with work, being able to work in a team and being able to communicate properly both in writing and orally.

Output profile

Doctoral candidates who complete a doctoral degree will have acquired the following competencies, which are needed to carry out quality research ( Royal Decree 99/2011, of 28 January, which regulates official doctoral studies ):

a) A systematic understanding of the field of study and a mastery of the research skills and methods related to the field. b) An ability to conceive, design or create, put into practice and adopt a substantial process of research or creation. c) An ability to contribute to pushing back the frontiers of knowledge through original research. d) A capacity for critical analysis and an ability to assess and summarise new and complex ideas. e) An ability to communicate with the academic and scientific community and with society in general as regards their fields of knowledge in the manner and languages that are typical of the international scientific community to which they belong. f) An ability to foster scientific, technological, social, artistic and cultural progress in academic and professional contexts within a knowledge-based society.

The award of a doctoral degree must equip the graduate for work in a variety of settings, especially those requiring creativity and innovation. Doctoral graduates must have at least acquired the personal skills needed to:

a) Develop in contexts in which there is little specific information. b) Find the key questions that must be answered to solve a complex problem. c) Design, create, develop and undertake original, innovative projects in their field. d) Work as part of a team and independently in an international or multidisciplinary context. e) Integrate knowledge, deal with complexity and make judgements with limited information. f) Offer criticism on and intellectually defend solutions.

Finally, with respect to competencies, doctoral students must: a) have acquired advanced knowledge at the frontier of their discipline and demonstrated, in the context of internationally recognised scientific research, a deep, detailed and well-grounded understanding of theoretical and practical issues and scientific methodology in one or more research fields; b) have made an original and significant contribution to scientific research in their field of expertise that has been recognised as such by the international scientific community; c) have demonstrated that they are capable of designing a research project that serves as a framework for carrying out a critical analysis and assessment of imprecise situations, in which they are able to apply their contributions, expertise and working method to synthesise new and complex ideas that yield a deeper knowledge of the research context in which they work; d) have developed sufficient autonomy to set up, manage and lead innovative research teams and projects and scientific collaborations (both national and international) within their subject area, in multidisciplinary contexts and, where appropriate, with a substantial element of knowledge transfer; e) have demonstrated that they are able to carry out their research activity in a socially responsible manner and with scientific integrity; f) have demonstrated, within their specific scientific context, that they are able to make cultural, social or technological advances and promote innovation in all areas within a knowledge-based society; g) have demonstrated that they are able to participate in scientific discussions at the international level in their field of expertise and disseminate the results of their research activity to audiences of all kinds.

Number of places

Duration of studies and dedication regime.

Duration The maximum period of study for full-time doctoral studies is four years, counted from the date of first enrolment in the relevant programme until the date on which the doctoral thesis is deposited. The academic committee of the doctoral programme may authorise a doctoral candidate to pursue doctoral studies on a part-time basis. In this case, the maximum period of study is seven years from the date of first enrolment in the programme until the date on which the doctoral thesis is deposited. To calculate these periods, the date of deposit is considered to be the date on which the thesis is made publicly available for review.

If a doctoral candidate has a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%, the maximum period of study is six years for full-time students and nine years for part-time students.

For full-time doctoral candidates, the minimum period of study is two years, counted from the date of an applicant's admission to the programme until the date on which the doctoral thesis is deposited; for part-time doctoral candidates it is four years.

When there are justified grounds for doing so, and the thesis supervisor and academic tutor have given their authorisation, doctoral candidates may request that the academic committee of their doctoral programme exempt them from the requirement to complete this minimum period of study.

Temporary disability leave and leave for the birth of a child, adoption or fostering for the purposes of adoption, temporary foster care, risk during pregnancy or infant feeding, gender violence and any other situation provided for in current regulations do not count towards these periods. Students who find themselves in any of these circumstances must notify the academic committee of the doctoral programme, which must inform the Doctoral School.

Doctoral candidates may request periods of temporary withdrawal from the programme for up to a total of two years. Requests must be justified and addressed to the academic committee responsible for the programme, which will decide whether or not to grant the candidate's request.

Extension of studies If a doctoral candidate has not applied to deposit their thesis before the expiry of the deadlines specified in the previous section, the academic committee of the doctoral programme may, at the request of the doctoral candidate, authorise an extension of this deadline of one year under the conditions specified for the doctoral programme in question.

Dismissal from the doctoral programme A doctoral candidate may be dismissed from a doctoral programme for the following reasons:

• The doctoral candidate submitting a justified application to withdraw from the programme.
• The doctoral candidate not having completed their annual enrolment or applied for a temporary interruption.
• The doctoral candidate not having formalised annual enrolment on the day after the end of the authorisation to temporarily interrupt or withdraw from the programme.
• The doctoral candidate receiving a negative reassessment after the deadline set by the academic committee of the doctoral programme to remedy the deficiencies that led to a previous negative assessment.
• The doctoral candidate having been the subject of disciplinary proceedings leading to their suspension or permanent exclusion from the UPC.
• A refusal to authorise the extensions applied for, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.3 of these regulations.
• The doctoral candidate not having submitted the research plan in the period established in Section 8.2 of these regulations.
• The maximum period of study for the doctoral degree having ended, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.4 of these regulations.

Dismissal from the programme means that the doctoral candidate cannot continue studying at the UPC and that their academic record will be closed. This notwithstanding, they may apply to the academic committee of the programme for readmission, and the committee must reevaluate the candidate in accordance with the criteria established in the regulations.

A doctoral candidate who has been dismissed due to having exceeded the time limit for completing doctoral studies or due to an unsatisfactory assessment may not be Academic Regulations for Doctoral Studies Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Page 17 of 33 admitted to the same doctoral programme until at least two years have elapsed from the date of dismissal, as provided for in sections 3.4 and 9.2 of these regulations.

Legal framework

• Royal Decree 99/2011, of 28 January, which regulates official doctoral studies (consolidated version)
• Academic regulations for doctoral studies (CG/2023/09/08)

Organization

• Batiste Boleda, Oriol
• Guardia Manuel, Elvira
• Lopez Codina, Daniel
• Masoller, Cristina
• Ortega Fernandez, Ana Maria
• Pineda Soler, Eloi
• Sánchez Baena, Juan
• Torres Gil, Santiago
• Vazquez Arenas, Beni
• Department of Physics (PROMOTORA)

Access, admission and registration

Access requirements.

As a rule, applicants must hold a Spanish bachelor's degree or equivalent and a Spanish master's degree or equivalent, provided they have completed a minimum of 300 ECTS credits on the two degrees ( Royal Decree 43/2015, of 2 February ).

Applicants who meet one or more of the following conditions are also eligible for admission:

a) Holders of official Spanish degrees or equivalent Spanish qualifications, provided they have passed 300 ECTS credits in total and they can prove they have reached Level 3 in the Spanish Qualifications Framework for Higher Education. b) Holders of degrees awarded in foreign education systems in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), which do not require homologation, who can prove that they have reached Level 7 in the European Qualifications Framework, provided the degree makes the holder eligible for admission to doctoral studies in the country in which it was awarded. c) Holders of degrees awarded in a country that does not belong to the EHEA, which do not require homologation, on the condition that the University is able to verify that the degree is of a level equivalent to that of official university master's degrees in Spain and that it makes the holder eligible for admission to doctoral studies in the country in which it was awarded. d) Holders of another doctoral degree. e) Holders of an official university qualification who, having been awarded a post as a trainee in the entrance examination for specialised medical training, have successfully completed at least two years of training leading to an official degree in a health sciences specialisation.

Note 1: Regulations for access to doctoral studies for individuals with degrees in bachelor's, engineering, or architecture under the system prior to the implementation of the EHEA (CG 47/02 2014).

Note 2: Agreement number 64/2014 of the Governing Council approving the procedure and criteria for assessing the academic requirements for admission to doctoral studies with non-homologated foreign degrees (CG 25/03 2014).

Admission criteria and merits assessment

Training complements.

The academic committee for the programme may require that doctoral students pass specific bridging courses. In this case, the committee will monitor the bridging courses and set up appropriate criteria to limit their length.

The courses could involve training in research or transversal education, but in no case will candidates be required to enrol in 60 or more ECTS credits (according to the academic regulations for doctoral studies, bridging courses could include transversal education, but there are plans to change to this so that these bridging courses exclusively provide research credits, especially in cases involving 300-ECTS-credit doctoral programmes).

Depending on the activities completed by the candidates, the programme’s Academic Committee may propose measures, in addition to those established by current regulations, that would disassociate candidates who do not meet the established requisites.

The doctoral programme may require potential candidates to complete certain bridging courses in order to better adapt their profiles to the programme’s requirements regarding the knowledge necessary to properly complete the doctoral studies.

The quantity of bridging courses required will depend on the education and training that students accredit having achieved, but candidates could be required to complete 10 to 30 additional ECTS credits at the master’s level. The decision regarding which master’s courses students will have to take to complete the bridging courses will be made jointly by the programme’s Academic Committee and the student’s tutor. In any case, the aim of the courses will always be to fill in the gaps that students are seen to have in their academic transcripts.

Enrolment period for new doctoral students

Students enrolling in the doctoral programme for the first time must do so by the deadline specified in the admission decision. Unless otherwise expressly indicated, enrolments corresponding to admission decisions issued from the second half of April on must be completed within the ordinary enrolment period for the current academic year.

More information at the registration section for new doctoral students

Enrolment period

Ordinary period for second and successive enrolments: first half of October.

More information at the general registration section

Monitoring and evaluation of the doctoral student

Procedure for the preparation and defense of the research plan.

Doctoral candidates must submit a research plan, which will be included in their doctoral student activity report, before the end of the first year. The plan may be improved over the course of the doctoral degree. It must be endorsed by the tutor and the supervisor, and it must include the method that is to be followed and the aims of the research.

At least one of these annual assessments will include a public presentation and defence of the research plan and work done before a committee composed of three doctoral degree holders, which will be conducted in the manner determined by each academic committee. The examination committee awards a Pass or Fail mark. A Pass mark is a prerequisite for continuing on the doctoral programme. Doctoral candidates awarded a Fail mark must submit a new research plan for assessment by the academic committee of the doctoral programme within six months.

The committee assesses the research plan every year, in addition to all of the other activities in the doctoral student activity report. Doctoral candidates who are awarded two consecutive Fail marks for the research plan will be obliged to definitely withdraw from the programme.

If they change the subject of their thesis, they must submit a new research plan.

Formation activities

1. Activity: Tutorial.

Description: Counselling, assistance, supervision and follow-up regarding the candidate’s activities.

Type of activity: compulsory.

Number of hours: 288.

2. Activity: Mobility.

Description: Stays in foreign centres to carry out research activities and/or participate in conferences directly related with the candidate’s thesis or with another topic of interest to the candidate’s education.

Type of activity: optional.

Number of hours: 480.

3. Activity: Assessment based on follow-up with the Doctoral Student Activity Report and the research plan.

Description: Annual assessment report on the candidates by the Academic Committee.

Type of activity: compulsory. Number of hours: 4.

4. Activity: Training in information skills.

Description: Learn to identify when and why information is needed, where to find it and how to ethically evaluate, use and communicate that information.

Number of hours: 1,5.

5. Activity: Research methodologies.

Description: Provide conceptual and methodological research tools for qualitative and quantitative research.

Number of hours: 12.

6. Activity: Innovation and creativity.

Description: Introduction to models of creativity that have been developed in a wide range of disciplines, including marketing, advertising and neurolinguistic programming, all applied to the development of personal and professional projects.

Number of hours: 8.

7. Activity: Language and communication skills.

Description: Acquire a set of knowledge, capacities and attitudes needed to interpret and produce messages and communicate effectively in a wide range of contexts.

Number of hours: 18.

8. Activity: Courses and seminars.

Description: Attend courses, conferences and seminars.

Number of hours: 30.

9. Activity: Publications.

Description: Prepare publications and go through the revision process.

Number of hours: 250.

Procedure for assignment of tutor and thesis director

The academic committee of the doctoral programme assigns a thesis supervisor to each doctoral candidate when they are admitted or enrol for the first time, taking account of the thesis supervision commitment referred to in the admission decision.

The thesis supervisor will ensure that training activities carried out by the doctoral candidate are coherent and suitable, and that the topic of the candidate’s doctoral thesis will have an impact and make a novel contribution to knowledge in the relevant field. The thesis supervisor will also guide the doctoral candidate in planning the thesis and, if necessary, tailoring it to any other projects or activities undertaken. The thesis supervisor will generally be a UPC professor or researcher who holds a doctoral degree and has documented research experience. This includes PhD-holding staff at associated schools (as determined by the Governing Council) and UPC-affiliated research institutes (in accordance with corresponding collaboration and affiliation agreements). When thesis supervisors are UPC staff members, they also act as the doctoral candidate’s tutor.

PhD holders who do not meet these criteria (as a result of their contractual relationship or the nature of the institution to which they are attached) must be approved by the UPC Doctoral School's Standing Committee in order to participate in a doctoral programme as researchers with documented research experience.

The academic committee of the doctoral programme may approve the appointment of a PhD-holding expert who is not a UPC staff member as a candidate’s thesis supervisor. In such cases, the prior authorisation of the UPC Doctoral School's Standing Committee is required. A UPC staff member who holds a doctoral degree and has documented research experience must also be proposed to act as a co-supervisor, or as the doctoral candidate’s tutor if one has not been assigned.

A thesis supervisor may step down from this role if there are justified reasons (recognised as valid by the committee) for doing so. If this occurs, the academic committee of the doctoral programme will assign the doctoral candidate a new thesis supervisor.

Provided there are justified reasons for doing so, and after hearing any relevant input from the doctoral candidate, the academic committee of the doctoral programme may assign a new thesis supervisor at any time during the period of doctoral study.

If there are academic reasons for doing so (an interdisciplinary topic, joint or international programmes, etc.) and the academic committee of the programme gives its approval, an additional thesis supervisor may be assigned. Supervisors and co-supervisors have the same responsibilities and academic recognition.

The maximum number of supervisors of a doctoral thesis is two: a supervisor and a co-supervisor.

For theses carried out under a cotutelle agreement or as part of an Industrial Doctorate, if necessary and if the agreement foresees it this maximum number of supervisors may not apply. This notwithstanding, the maximum number of supervisors belonging to the UPC is two.

More information at the PhD theses section

The maximum period of study for full-time doctoral studies is four years, counted from the date of first enrolment in the relevant programme until the date on which the doctoral thesis is deposited. The academic committee of the doctoral programme may authorise a doctoral candidate to pursue doctoral studies on a part-time basis. In this case, the maximum period of study is seven years from the date of first enrolment in the programme until the date on which the doctoral thesis is deposited. To calculate these periods, the date of deposit is considered to be the date on which the thesis is made publicly available for review.

If a doctoral candidate has not applied to deposit their thesis before the expiry of the deadlines specified in the previous section, the academic committee of the doctoral programme may, at the request of the doctoral candidate, authorise an extension of this deadline of one year under the conditions specified for the doctoral programme in question.

Learning resources

• ANT, https://ant.upc.edu/en • BIOCOM-SC, https://biocomsc.upc.edu/en • CEMAD, https://cemad.upc.edu/en • DF, https://df.upc.edu/en • DILAB, https://dilab.upc.edu/en • DONLL, https://donll.upc.edu/en • GAA, https://gaa.upc.edu/en • GCM, https://gcm.upc.edu/en • GRPFM, https://grpfm.upc.edu/ca • SIMCON, https://simcon.upc.edu/en • AiEM, https://www.aie.upc.edu/ • ANCORA, https://futur.upc.edu/ANCORA • CPSV, https://futur.upc.edu/CPSV • DRM, https://creb.upc.edu/ca/dosimetria-i-radiofisica-medica • GAGE, https://gage.upc.edu/ • GICITED, https://gicited.upc.edu/ca • GIES, https://futur.upc.edu/GIES • GMNE, https://futur.upc.edu/GMNE • GRECDH, https://www.upc.edu/sct/ca/grupsrecerca/123/grup-recerca-cooperacio-desenvolupament-huma.html • ICARUS, https://icarus.upc.edu/en • IMEM, https://futur.upc.edu/IMEM • INSIDE, https://futur.upc.edu/IMEM • InSup, https://futur.upc.edu/InSup • LAB, http://www.lab.upc.edu/ • L’AIRE, https://www.recercaterrassa.upc.edu/ca/node/270 • LaCàN, https://www.lacan.upc.edu/ • LiTA, https://lita.upc.edu/ca • NEMEN, https://deq.upc.edu/ca/recerca/recerca-apartat-anterior/copy_of_nemen • RMEE, http://www.https.com//futur.upc.edu/RMEE • RSLAB, http://www.https.com//www.tsc.upc.edu/en/research/research-groups/rslab/ • SARTI, http://www.cdsarti.org/ • STH, https://sth.upc.edu/ca • TUAREG, https://futur.upc.edu/TUAREG Specific research centres at which teaching and research staff from the Department of Physics participate: • CEBIM, http://alggen.lsi.upc.edu/cebim/ • CREB, https://creb.upc.edu/ca • CRnE, https://crm.upc.edu/ • CTE‐CRAE, https://recerca.upc.edu/crae/en • CTTC, http://www.cttc.upc.edu/ • (MC)2, https://upcommons.upc.edu/handle/2117/427

Doctoral Theses

List of authorized thesis for defense.

Last update: 03/05/2024 04:45:23.

List of lodged theses

Last update: 03/05/2024 04:30:29.

List of defended theses by year

Select a year: 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

Committee:      PRESIDENT: CHAZEAU, LAURENT      SECRETARI: LI, CHUN      VOCAL: BRUNA ESCUER, PERE Thesis abstract: Metallic glasses, especially high-entropy metallic glasses, characterized by their unique microstructure and mechanical properties, provide an effective way for investigating relaxation dynamics and related aspects in the field of glass science. This doctoral thesis focuses on the dynamic and structural heterogeneity of metallic glasses, with an emphasis on high-entropy metallic glasses, unraveling the complex correlation between their microstructural characteristics, thermal behavior, and mechanical properties. The research aims not only to enhance the theoretical understanding of these materials but also to explore novel methods for their modulation and optimization. Firstly, an extensive characterization of dynamic and structural heterogeneity in metallic glasses is studied, with a focused analysis on the connection between ß relaxation and liquid-like zones. This is achieved through a methodical application of stress relaxation and recovery processes, supported by mechanical spectroscopy. This approach reveals a critical temperature-dependent decrease in dynamic heterogeneity and elucidates the complex interplay between ß relaxation, stress relaxation behavior, and the microstructural evolution of liquid-like zones. Through the application of the Kohlrausch-Williams-Watts equation and various other analytical techniques, the study enhances our comprehension of the fundamental properties of metallic glasses, especially in relation to their mechanical response.Furthermore, the modulation of dynamic heterogeneity in metallic glasses is unveiled. This exploration involves a variety of mechanical measurement techniques, each providing unique insights into the physical and mechanical behavior of metallic glasses, especially for high-entropy metallic glasses. Investigations of the internal friction behavior shed light on the influence of microstructural alterations, especially those induced by varying aging temperatures, on energy dissipation mechanisms in metallic glasses. Additionally, the studies through dynamic cyclic loading, creep testing, and stress relaxation measurements provide a more profound understanding of mechanical hysteresis loops and the mechanisms of inelastic deformation. These insights not only broaden the scope of our comprehension of the mechanical behaviors exhibited by metallic glasses but also demonstrate the potential of various mechanical interventions in tailoring their dynamic properties, thereby enhancing their functional efficacy and structural integrity. Finally, the intrinsic correlation between dynamics and thermodynamics in high-entropy metallic glasses is investigated across both super-high and extremely low frequency domains. High-frequency behavior is explored via electromagnetic acoustic transformation (EMAT), elucidating temperature-dependent mechanical responses and atomic-scale structural stability. In contrast, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) facilitates the analysis of thermal properties at extremely low frequencies, uncovering gradual structural transformations and long-term material stability. This bifurcated frequency approach yields a holistic understanding of the mechanical and thermal dynamics of high-entropy metallic glasses, emphasizing the significance of the probed frequency window in determining their macroscopic properties.Overall, this dissertation contributes substantially to the domain of non-equilibrium physics in glassy materials. The comprehensive analysis and findings of this research provide novel insights into the aging and relaxation dynamics of metallic glasses, enhancing our understanding of these complex materials. The comprehensive analysis and novel findings presented herein have far-reaching implications for the development, optimization, and application of metallic glasses, paving the way for future advancements in their application and functionality

Committee:      PRESIDENT: IBORT LATRE, LUIS ALBERTO      SECRETARI: ROMAN ROY, NARCISO      VOCAL: OMS, CEDRIC Thesis abstract: In this thesis we study several mathematical objects that are essential to formulate and model physical systems. Applying the tools provided by differential geometry, we develop and analyze different mathematical structures that are used in three physical contexts: dissipative dynamics, integrable systems and geometric quantization. To do it, we mainly employ the setting of b-symplectic geometry, a natural extension of symplectic geometry which is specifically designed to address manifolds with boundary. It is based on the concept of b-forms introduced by Melrose and was initiated by Guillemin, Miranda and Pires.Firstly, in the context of dissipative dynamics, we introduce and discuss a variety of twisted b-cotangent models. In these models, defined on the cotangent bundle of a smooth manifold, the fundamental structure is a b-symplectic form that is singular within the fibers of the bundle. Our models give rise to dynamical systems governed by the standard Hamiltonian of a free particle, accompanied by a positiondependent potential. After examining different types of potentials and finding that all of them induce dissipation of energy in the system, we prove that these twisted bcotangent models offer a suitable Hamiltonian formulation for dissipative systems. Consequently, they expand the scope of Hamiltonian dynamics and bring a new approach to the study of non-conservative systems.Secondly, in the context of integrable systems, we introduce and investigate bsemitoric systems, a family of systems that generalizes simultaneously semitoric systems and b-toric systems, and which is tailored for b-symplectic manifolds. We provide a comprehensive definition of b-semitoric systems, that adapts the characteristics of semitoric systems to the framework of b-symplectic manifolds, and we construct three examples of this type of system. The three examples are based on modifications of the coupled angular momenta system, a classical semitoric system that represents the coupling of two rigid rotors. Our examination of the examples, which includes the classification of the singular points and the study of the global dynamics, allows us to highlight the unique characteristics of b-semitoric systems.Thirdly, in the context of geometric quantization, we introduce a Bohr-Sommerfeld quantization method for b-symplectic toric manifolds. We establish that the dimension of this quantization method depends on a signed count of the integer points in the image of the moment map of the toric action. Additionally, we demonstrate its equivalence with the formal geometric quantization of such manifolds. Furthermore, we present a geometric quantization model based on sheaf cohomology, suitable for integrable systems with non-degenerate singularities, that also relies on the count of the integer points in the image of the moment map.

Last update: 03/05/2024 05:00:45.

Theses related publications

Research projects, teaching staff and research groups, research groups.

UPC groups:

• (MC)2-UPC-Computational continuum mechanics
• AIEM-Architecture, energy and environment
• ANCORA-Analisi i control del ritme cardiac
• ANT-Advanced Nuclear Technologies Research Group
• BIOCOM-SC-Computational Biology and Complex Systems Group
• CEBIM-Molecular Biotechnology Centre
• CEMAD-Electrical Characterisation of Materials and Devices
• CPSV-Centre of Land Policy and Valuations
• CREB-Biomedical Engineering Research Centre
• CRnE-Barcelona Research Center in Multiscale Science and Engineering
• CTE-CRAE-Space Science and Technology Research Group
• CTTC - UPC-Heat and Mass Transfer Technological Center
• DF-Dinamica de Fluids: formacio d'estructures i aplicacions geofisiques
• DILAB-Dielectrics materials physic laboratory
• DONLL-Nonlinear dynamics, nonlinear optics and lasers
• DRM-Dosimetry and Medical Radiation Physics
• GAA-Astronomy and Astrophysics Group
• gAGE-Research Group of Astronomy and Geomatics
• GCM-Group of Characterization of Materials
• GICITED-Interdisciplinary Group on Building Science and Technology
• GIES-Geophysics and Earthquake Engineering
• GMNE-Numerical Methods in Engineering Group
• ICARUS-Intelligent Communications and Avionics for Robust Unmanned Aerial Systems
• INSIDE-Innovation in Systems for Engineering Design and Training
• InSup-Surface Interaction in Bioengineering and Materials Science Research Group
• L'AIRE-Laboratory of Aeronautical and Industrial Research and Studies
• LAB-Laboratory of Applied Bioacoustics
• LACAN - UPC-Numerical Methods for Applied Sciences and Engineering
• LiTA-Architectural Innovation and Technology Laboratory
• NEMEN-Nanoengineering of Materials Applied to Energy
• RMEE-Strength of Materials and Structural Engineering Research Group
• RSLAB-Remote Sensing Lab
• SARTI-Technological Development Center for Remote Acquisition and Data Processing System
• SIMCON-First-principles approaches to condensed matter physics: quantum effects and complexity
• STH-Sustainability, Technology and Humanism
• TUAREG-Turbulence and Aerodynamics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Research Group

Doctoral Programme teachers

• Alarcon Jordan, Marta
• Alonso Maleta, Arantxa
• Alonso Muñoz, Sergio
• Alvarez Lacalle, Enric
• Anento Moreno, Napoleon
• Auguet Sangra, Carlota E.
• Belana Punseti, Juan
• Benadero Garcia-Morato, Luis
• Berart Diez, Sergio
• Bertran Canovas, Oscar
• Boronat Medico, Jordi
• Botey Cumella, Muriel
• Bravo Guil, Eduardo
• Calvete Manrique, Daniel
• Canales Gabriel, Manel
• Cañadas Lorenzo, Juan Carlos
• Casas Castillo, M. del Carmen
• Casulleras Ambros, Joaquim
• CAZORLA SILVA, CLAUDIO
• Cojocaru, Crina
• Crespo Artiaga, Daniel
• Diego Vives, Jose Antonio
• Echebarria Dominguez, Blas
• Falques Serra, Albert
• Fayos Valles, Francisco
• Fernandez Soler, Juanjo
• Ferrer Anglada, Nuria
• Font Garcia, Josep Lluis
• Garcia Garcia, Jose Eduardo
• Garcia Ojalvo, Jordi
• Garcia Senz, Domingo
• Gil Pons, Pilar
• Giro Roca, Antoni
• Gonzalez Cinca, Ricard
• Herrero Simon, Ramon
• Isalgue Buxeda, Antonio
• Jose Pont, Jordi
• Juan Zornoza, Jose Miguel
• Lacasta Palacio, Ana Maria
• Lana Pons, Francisco Javier
• Lloveras Muntane, Pol
• Lopez Lopez, Jose
• Lopez Perez, David O.
• Macovez, Roberto
• Marti Rabassa, Jordi
• Martinez Santafe, Maria Dolors
• Martorell Pena, Jordi
• Massignan, Pietro Alberto
• Meseguer Serrano, Alvaro
• Mudarra Lopez, Miguel
• Navarro Bosque, Javier
• Ochoa Guerrero, Diego
• Oriola Santandreu, David
• Pardo Soto, Luis Carlos
• Pastor Satorras, Romualdo
• Peñaranda Ayllon, Angelina
• Pino Gonzalez, David
• Pons Rivero, Antonio Javier
• Pradell Cara, Trinitat
• Prats Soler, Clara
• Ramirez de la Piscina Millan, Laureano
• Redondo Apraiz, Jose Manuel
• Rey Oriol, Rosendo
• Ribas Prats, Cesca
• Rodriguez Cantalapiedra, Inmaculada
• Rodriguez Perez, Ivette Maria
• Rodriguez Sola, Raul
• Sala Cladellas, Gloria
• Salud Puig, Josep
• Sanchez Umbria, Juan Jose
• Sellares Gonzalez, Jordi
• Serra de Larrocha, Carina
• Serra Tort, Anna
• Serrat Jurado, Carles
• Sese Castel, Gemma
• Soria Guerrero, Manel
• Talavera Sanchez, Pere
• Tamarit Mur, Josep Lluis
• Tauste Campo, Adrian Francisco
• Torres Herrera, Ramon
• Trull Silvestre, Jose Francisco
• Trullas Simo, Joaquim
• Valls Ribas, Quim

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The PhD programme in Computational Science is a joint initiative of the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich, which aims to:

• Foster sustained interactions between PhD students, faculty and staff
• Promote exchanges between academia, industry and society enabled by computational science

Computational Science (CS) integrates Information Technology and Mathematics to address scientific and societal challenges such as Energy, Health, Climate and Finance.

CS is a unique method of scientific inquiry, complementing theory and experiments, providing us with unprecedented potential for scientific discovery and innovation.

Application and enrollment

The Computational Sciences PhD programme is a 3-4year MSc to PhD program. Participating students can choose from a broad selection of research topics and classes. Enrollment into the program is decided by an admission committee. In order to graduate, students need to fulfill the following requirements:

• Acquisition of 12 credit points of advanced courses
• Deposition and defense of a Ph.D. thesis describing the student’s original research work,
• Additional requirements imposed by the host institution (University of Zurich or ETH Zurich) so as to comply fully with their regulations.

The final degree is conferred by either the University of Zurich or the ETH Zürich, depending on the academic affiliation of the host laboratory.

Official PhD regulations for the Computational Science Programme: PDF EN / PDF DE

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Admission to Doctoral Studies at the University of Zurich

Factsheet Admission to a PhD Program at the Department of Astrophysics (PDF, 621 KB) Checklist for PhD students

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"Acceptance Confirmation Structured Doctoral Program" (PDF, 225 KB) Annual committee meeting minutes (PDF, 1 MB)

Confirmation Sheet - TA Hours (PDF, 224 KB)

Fact sheet PhD Defence (EN) / Merkblatt (DE)

Program Director Prof. Dr. Robert Feldmann [email protected]

Doctoral Programme in Materials Research and Nanoscience

The doctoral programme in Materials Research and Nanoscience (MATRENA) is a joint programme of the Department of Physics, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Helsinki Institute of Physics.

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The  Institute of Science and Technology Austria  (IST Austria) is looking for highly qualified candidates with Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees to apply for the IST Austria PhD program. IST Austria offers fully-funded PhD positions in  Biology, Neuroscience, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Data science and Scientific Computing , in a world-class research environment on the outskirts of Vienna.

Students spend the first year completing coursework and rotations before choosing a thesis group. The PhD graduates have gone on to top positions in academia and industry all over the world.

In 2019, IST Austria was ranked  #3 in the world-wide Nature Index ranking  (normalized). In 2018, IST Austria was ranked within the  top ten of Nature Index Rising Stars  “Top 30 academic institutions under 30” list and was featured in this article in Nature Index.

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Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and travel limitations, we currently recommend all participants to choose Blended (Hybrid) mode, to use the advantages of online and individual programs. Of course you will receive the 1-to-1 meeting with your instructors, receive the required Hardware / Software to word from home, and full project support for the selected plan.

Method: Hybrid / Blended Phase 1: Online, Phase 2: Optional On-Campus & partner visits, Phase 3: Post-placement follow-up support.

Application Fee, Interview and First Info Session: 50 EUR

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Program Language: English

Credits: 12 – 30 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System)

(Equivalent of 240 to 600 hours of Seminar, Learning Activity, Workshop Training and Project Work)

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Why study Computational Physics?

High demand jobs.

One third of Open Positions in Industrial R&D in Europe are related to interdisciplinary topics, Computer Design, Engineering, Simulation, rapid manufacturing, Programming, Modeling, Data Analysis or related fields offered at Cademix. The rate is increasing.

Highly Paid Jobs

Interdisciplinary experts earn in average 10% to 20% higher salaries than comparable Engineering Job titles with traditional roles in industry.

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Most of interdisciplinary experts can easily negotiate and get a flexible Job. This includes Flexible working contracts, freelance working, Home-Office bonuses, and teleworking agreements.

About the Program

Cademix Postgraduate Program in Computational Physics is a bridge for physics graduates (Bachelor, Master or PhD), who wish to continue their career in industry. Here you will learn how to translate a mathematical model of a physical phenomenon into a robust computer program, and then how to analyze, present, publish and sell the results from your calculations.

This program is especially designed for physics graduates (however it is also available to equivalent science and engineering graduates) who already have good knowledge in physics and some basic knowledge of at least one programming language such as Fortran, C, Pascal, Basic, Java, Matlab or Python.

You will start the course by refreshing your knowledge in programming and numerical methods, and how to transfer physics laws into algorithms and simulation programs. Later you will learn several methods in computational physics, and how to apply them in multidisciplinary problems. This include solving basics problems in Mechanics, Dynamics, Chemistry, Thermodynamics, Vibrations, Optics, Acoustics, Atomic/molecular physics, quantum mechanics, solid state physics, semiconductor Physics, biology, and medical engineering. Since you have lots of project options and techniques in computational physics, you should intelligently focus on topics which are relevant to your future career. You may consult with your lecturers or advisors to define your preferences regarding the topics you wish to focus. It is also possible for you to choose the simulation tools and programming languages you prefer.

Parallel to the technical expertise, you will also learn several soft skills and organizational skills expected in industry, with specific focus on the cultural and ethical considerations in Europe. Finally you will finish your program with a technical project and a technical report or an article.

This program is also very suitable for you if you have are a physics graduate and you have experiences in programming physical problems, or you know a programming language such as Matlab, C, Fortran or Python . The same applies if you are familiar with Software packages knows in physics such as Wien2k , VASP or NAMD .

Syllabus & Course Modules

The Cademix Program on Computational Physics is a personalized, project based and practical training program that covers these topics:

• Numerical Methods for Physicists and Engineers
• Methods and Tools in Computational Physics
• Object Oriented Game Simulators
• Finite Difference Time Domain
• Finite Element Analysis
• Multiscale and Multihysics Simulations
• Dynamics of N-Body Problems
• Monte Carlo Simulations
• Signal and Image Processing
• Strucural and Mechanical Simulations
• Vibration Analysis
• Simulation of Wave Propagations
• Thermal and Thermomechanical Analysis
• Optical, Photonic, and Acoustic Simulations
• Atomic, Molecular and Solid State Simulations
• Standardization, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Science​
• Soft Skills required in Industry
• Scientific Writing
• Computational Physics Project

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At Cademix, every Student is treated as a Business Partner and First Class Customer

Cademix is equipped with the cutting edge technologies and communication system to provide modular and personalized courses to students.

This includes the communication with industries, future employers, international community and specially regular exchange with students to provide best course contents.

As a Student of Cademix, you will enjoy unique benefits:

• Set your individual Career Goals and target industries
• Based on your career goals, and your current skills, you will receive a personalized and flexible curriculum, to optimally use your resources
• Since courses are designed as modular contents, you have the flexibility to focus on some specific contents, and bypass some of the elective contents, which are not relevant to your career goals.
• You can choose evaluation Style, for example Exam based or Project based
• Cademix highly supports interdisciplinary projects, and you can team up with students from other course programs and other universities, to perform an interdisciplinary project.
• Cademix Students get the maximum support to perform their professional practical training and projects in another European country

Dedicated Coach / Advisor

As a Student of Cademix, you will have a dedicated Coach and Advisor to discuss your technical as well as the personal and career issues.

You have the chance to join Weekly/Biweekly Meet-ups in the Campus or Online, or arrange private appointments. 

For further if on this, please contact us online.

Who Should Pursue This Program?

This Program is a Knowledge Upgrade and Career Accelerator for STEM graduates, who see the value and power of computer aided skills in the ongoing digital transformation. If you have a Bachelor or Master Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math, this is a perfect choice for you.

The Program is also designed to be an effective alternative to traditional University Master Degrees, which typically takes 2 years to complete, and usually cost you much more, especially if you consider the values of your time, and drawbacks of career delays.

Prerequisites

If you have a Bachelor Degree in an engineering or science discipline, then probably you already have most of technical prerequisites. If you have a different or equivalent educational background, you still may apply, however additional courses may be required. You are expected to have successfully taken previous undergraduate courses in calculus, physics and being familiar with MS Office tools and internet. It is an advantage, if you are familiar with one computer programming language and one CAD Software.

Your relevant job experience and training will be considered when we evaluate your application for prerequisite requirements. You will receive additional information and instructions, once you fill up the quick online application form.

International Applicants

If you are an international applicant interested in taking this program (On-Campus in Austria or Online from your home country), it is highly recommended that you fill out the Application Form as soon as possible, and partially start the program online. Please check out the Cademix Career Autopilot program if you wish to get a long term visa or interested in a job offer in Europe.

Cost Benefit Analysis

Note: These are approximate cost analysis for a typical student life and Cademix Full-Campus Programs. Please feel free to contact us if you need more accurate details.

Calculating Costs

Total Registration Fee: 2500 – 12000 EUR Depending on the Program Discounts and your country of origin

Accommodation: (Student Dorm / Private Apartment): 300 – 600 EUR/Month

Meals: 250 – 450 EUR/Month

Books/Software/Hardware: 50 – 200 EUR/Month

Health Insurance: 40 – 100 EUR/Month

Other Costs: Transportation and Travel Costs, depends on your preferences

Careers Options in Central Europe

Industrial Group Leader: 65k – 150k EUR / year

Consultant in Private Sector: 40k – 120k EUR / year

HighTech Engineer: 45k – 90k EUR / year

R&D Engineer: 40k – 80k EUR / year

University Lecturer: 35k – 60k EUR / year

PhD Student / PostDoc / Research Fellow: 18k – 45k EUR / year

Note: Earning a Certification or a Degree does not necessarily guarantee employment. If you are interested in a long term resident permit, or immigration to Europe, you should explore more career information and suggestions from Cademix Career  Autopilot Program.

Industrial Group Leader: 65k - 150k EUR / year

Consultant in Private Sector: 40k - 120k EUR / year

HighTech Engineer: 45k - 90k EUR / year

R&D Engineer: 40k - 80k EUR / year

University Lecturer: 35k - 60k EUR / year

PhD Student / PostDoc / Research Fellow: 18k - 45k EUR / year

Note: Earning a Certification or a Degree does not necessarily guarantee employment. Explore more career information and suggestions from Cademix Career Service.

Grants and scholarships

Cademix Students and Researchers can apply for scholarships, fellowships and funds, offered by Cademix as well as other institutions. The availability of the supports depends on many factors, including your fields of study, your skills, your country of origin and your academic level.

The Cademix Grant and Aid may cover up to 100% of the Tuition Fee, in form a transferable Voucher (Cademix Virtual Currency). Alternatively the student can use their vouchers to register for another Programs offered by Cademix or our partners.

Some of the Funding available to post-graduate students are: Erasmus+ Internships and study abroad Period, Ernst Mach Grant, Franz Werfel Grant, Monbukagakusho Grant and Richard Plaschka Grant.

Tuition Reimbursement Program

The Students can contact the Cademix Career Center, or talk to their Supervisors to get further details on open job opportunities on Campus, or in collaboration with industry. You may simply get involved in some activities and voluntary tasks and get up to 50% of your tuition fees back. 

Students directly involved in the Marketing and Sales activities can get reimbursement up to 100% of their tuition fees and even earn more.

Special  Discount for Low Income Countries

If you are from a low income country (whether your Nationality or your Residence country), you may be eligible for Cademix Discount Tuition fees. The calculation is based on GDP(PPP) per capita of the countries. The following countries are considered as high income countries:

Aruba; Australia; Austria; Bahrain; Belgium; Brunei Darussalam; Canada; Cyprus; Czech Republic; Denmark; Finland; France; Germany; Hong Kong SAR; Iceland; Ireland; Israel; Italy; Japan; Korea, Republic of; Kuwait; Luxembourg; Macao SAR; Malta; Netherlands; New Zealand; Norway; Oman; Puerto Rico; Qatar; San Marino; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; Slovenia; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Taiwan (Province of China); United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; United States

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Topics Covered in the Program

Photonic and Acoustic Wave Propagation in Periodic Media Modeling of linear and nonlinear effects Strategies for Noise Reduction Standardization techniques Design for homogeneous acoustic performance Metamaterials Organic Materials for Solar and Acoustic Applications

The following topics are essential and relevant to all programs at Cademix Institute of Technology.

• Simulation Technologies
• Computer Aided Design techniques and relevant tools
• Computer Aided Manufacturing incl. Additive Manufacturing Technologies, 3D Printing
• Strategies for choosing optimum ICT tools, including Computer Programming Languages and Computer Software
• Engineering Project  Management
• Design of Experiment and Performing Automated Virtual Experimentation
• Communication Skills
• Time and Resource Management
• Goal setting and Prioritizing
• Technical Writing
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Work Ethic and Integrity

Contact Cademix to Apply and request further details:

Note: Cademix Institute of technology does not offer traditional degree programs, such as Bachelor, Master or PhD that usually takes several years. As an efficient and high ROI alternative, we offer short term flexible non-degree certificates, diploma Programs and Career pathways. Get further information on Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) Page .

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Already decided on a major Topic? Now it’s time to think about a Second Topic – Minor! To graduate on a second topic as Minor, you need to pass at least 50% of the courses. Because of the content overlaps, you may use the same courses or similar project works to fulfill the requirements in both a major and a minor, as long as you still pass 30% of the units in the minor that have a different course topic than your major.

The right Minor for you not only allows you to earn a second certificate and broaden your career, but it also increase your employ-ability and help you find more jobs after graduation.

How to choose a Minor?

The best Advise is to choose major based on your career goals and select a complementary minor mainly based on your interests. 

The Minor adds value to your Major career path, complements it and shows the potential employers that you have multiple expertise in several fields. For example, you can major in Engineering  and minor in Project Management or Entrepreneurship. So after graduation you are well qualified to apply for a Engineering Group Leader Position or Start your own Engineering Business.

Remember with a few more courses you can always turn your minor into your second major!

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• Data Science, Deep Learning and Machine Learning
• Industry 4.0
• IoT, AI and Smart Infrastructure
• Computer Assisted Mechatronics and Robotics
• Industrial Software Engineering
• ICT in Health Care and Medical Engineering

• Computational Mechanics and Lightweight Engineering
• Computational Material Science and Engineering
• Bioinformatics and Bio-Inspired Engineering
• Acoustics and Noise Reduction Materials
• Computational Photonics and Semiconductor Physics
• Multiphysical Energy Planning and Sustainable Development

Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship​

• Technical Language Course
• Tech Career Acceleration Program
• High Tech Entrepreneurship
• Industrial and Agile Project Management
• Research, Development and Innovation Management
• Computer Aided Education and Modern Didactic Technologies
• Technology Leadership and Team Development

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No need to panic: The Cademix Institute of Technology is carefully monitoring the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak in Europe and Worldwide. The safety and health of our community, on and off campus, is our top priority. Currently, there is no indication that any member of our community is affected by COVID-19, however contingency planning is well required. According to Austrian regulation, currently we cannot accept visitors in our offices. We strongly encourage online meetings and Voice/Video Calls rather than face-to-face meetings. Also 1-to-1 meetings are generally preferred to group meetings, at least for the next weeks or even months. The Cademix blended and online programs are highly recommended as an alternative to all on-campus programs. The international customers and applicants who require to travel to Austria may consider a travel limitation or delay in visa processing. The job seekers and business scale-up are welcome to arrange a coaching session for career and business plan adaptations.

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The Center for Computational Science and Engineering (CCSE) offers two doctoral programs in computational science and engineering (CSE) – one leading to a standalone PhD degree in CSE offered entirely by CCSE (CSE PhD) and the other leading to an interdisciplinary PhD degree offered jointly with participating departments in the School of Engineering and the School of Science (Dept-CSE PhD).

While both programs enable students to specialize at the doctoral level in a computation-related field via focused coursework and a thesis, they differ in essential ways. The standalone CSE PhD program is intended for students who intend to pursue research in cross-cutting methodological aspects of computational science. The resulting doctoral degree in Computational Science and Engineering is awarded by CCSE via the the Schwarzman College of Computing. In contrast, the interdisciplinary CSE PhD program is intended for students who are interested in computation in the context of a specific engineering or science discipline. For this reason, this degree is offered jointly with participating departments across the Institute; the interdisciplinary degree is awarded in a specially crafted thesis field that recognizes the student’s specialization in computation within the chosen engineering or science discipline.

For more information about CCSE’s doctoral programs, please explore the links on the left. Information about our application and admission process is available via the ‘ Admissions ‘ tab in our menu. MIT Registrar’s Office provides graduate tuition and fee rates as set by the MIT Corporation and the Graduate Admissions section of MIT’s Office of Graduate Education (OGE) website contains additional information about costs of attendance and funding .

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• team members’ prizes and awards: ACL Lifetime Achievement Award, ELRA/LREC Antonio Zampolli Prize, CLARIN Achievements award, Hlavka Foundation Scientific achievement award, Gold and Silver medals by University and Faculty, Faculty Excellent Teaching Awards, …
• monthly social events, highly international environment
• range of EU and national projects (and other kinds of international cooperation too, incl. with the USA, Australia, Hong Kong)
• organizer of major CL/NLP/Speech events in the past: ACL&EMNLP'07, ACL’10, ASRU’13, DepLing'13, Coling’14, EAMT'17, TLT'17, SigDial'15, MT Marathons yearly (and more)
• highly competitive scientific achievements, shared task winners in CoNLL'18, VarDial'17, several WMTs…
• respectable hardware firepower: housing 100 GPUs (and counting), 1500 CPUs, 3 coffee machines
• Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe
• the Institute located in the very heart of the historical center, walking distance to all the main Prague attractions
• the whole city covered by fast, clean and safe public transportation
• vibrant AI and ML community in Prague
• the guranteed income (a Ph.D. stipend + a part-time working contract) easily covers student living expenses in Prague
• bonuses for publication activity
• conference expenses funded for all accepted papers
• fully funded 6-month research stays abroad within the Ph.D. study
• a possibility to participate in grant projects related to the student's research topic (additional part-time salary)
• monthly stipend increase after passing the state doctoral exam, additional bonus if the final Ph.D. thesis is defended within the original time plan

Requirements

• master-level degree in computational linguistics/computer science/linguistics
• ability to work independently on scientific topics
• good command of English
• good programming skills (Java, Python or C++) appreciated

Want to learn more?

• have a look at the list of current UFAL PhD supervisors and their topics
• either contact some of the supervisors directly (e.g. according to your research topic preferences), or send an email to phd@ufal.mff.cuni.cz
• attach your CV in either case, and ideally also a list of your publications (if any), your transcripts of records, and links to your project repositories (if public)
• if you negotiate with two or more potential supervisors simultaneously, please indicate it clearly to all of them
• you may consider take part in UFAL Pre-PhD Student Internship Program too
• in any case, establishing a contact with your potential PhD advisor at the Institute prior to the application is highly recommended
• Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
• Language of Instruction: English (unless you speak Czech)
• Form and type of study: full-time, doctoral
• Study program / branch: Computational linguistics | P4I3A (P0619D140002)

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International Helmholtz Graduate School for Plasma Physics

The International Helmholtz Graduate School for Plasma Physics is a graduate school for doctoral candidates at the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) in Garching and Greifswald, and its partner universities, the Technical University of Munich (TUM), the University of Greifswald, Auburn University, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Associated partners are the Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP) in Greifswald and the Leibniz Computational Center (LRZ) in Garching.

HEPP aims to provide a coherent framework at IPP and the participating universities for qualifying a new generation of internationally competitive doctoral candidates in the field of plasma physics, fusion research, computational physics, surface science and plasma technology.

The intention of HEPP is to prepare the doctoral candidates for careers in a range of fusion related fields, i.e. for taking over leading positions in research, management and policy, technology development, or consulting and education. Graduate education in HEPP is structured, systematic and adapted to the individual needs of the doctoral candidates.

Upcoming Seminars and Workshops

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Training at Institut Curie

Latest news.

A call for PhD and Master's grants for MDs, PharmDs & other healthcare professionals is now open. The applications deadline is May 31, 2024.

Institut Curie is recruiting a PhD Program Manager. Position based in Paris, 5th arrondissement.

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EuReCa International PhD Program

What is eureca, current phd positions, application process.

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Benefits of completing a eureca phd.

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The fourth and last call for applications is now closed. The new Institut Curie International PhD Program is IC-PhD .

EuReCa (Europe Research & Care) is Institut Curie’s international PhD Program which provides PhD students with an excellent interdisciplinary, inter-sectorial, and international training. It includes   a personalized career development plan, coaching, mentoring and the possibility of undertaking secondments in partners' institutions.

What is Institut Curie ?

A leading player in the fight against cancer, Institut Curie brings together an internationally-renowned Research Center and an advanced Hospital Group that provides care for all types of cancer. Founded in 1909 by Marie Curie, Institut Curie comprises three sites (Paris, Saint-Cloud and Orsay), where more than 3,500 members of staff are dedicated to achieving three objectives: hospital care; scientific research; and the sharing of knowledge and the preservation of legacy.

As a private foundation that is recognized as serving the public interest, Institut Curie is supported by donations and grants. This support is used to fund discoveries that will improve treatments and the quality of life of cancer patients.

EuReCa PhD fellows will carry out research in a vibrant environment based on the pluri-disciplinary approaches and excellence offered by over 85 research groups comprising Institut Curie’s 13 joint research units organised in 6 research areas and a translational department :

• Epigenetics, RNA and genome dynamics
• Cell biology and developmental biology
• Tumor biology and immunology
• Radiobiology and molecular imaging
• Physics of living systems and chemical biology
• Computational and systems biology

Applicants have to complete an online application form in English when the call is open. They may apply for 1 or 2 thesis project(s) without an order of preference. Incomplete and unsubmitted applications will not be eligible. No application will be accepted after the deadline January 13 th , 2023 at 4:00pm CET (GMT +1). The following documents are required:

• a motivation letter,
• a copy of the high school degree,
• a copy of the university degrees including the European Master’s degree or equivalent master's degree (translated by the applicant in English)  if already available ,
• a copy of the university grade transcript from the Master’s degree or equivalent master's degree which would formally entitle to embark on a doctorate (translated by the applicant in English) if already available ,
• 2 recommendation letters. Referees must have submitted their recommendation letters by the end of the call. We strongly advise applicants to contact their referees as soon as possible so that referees have enough time to upload the recommendation letter online. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the 2 recommendation letters are uploaded by the referee before the call ends.

Applicant's Guide

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Eligibility criteria

• Early-stage researchers (ESR) shall at the call deadline be in the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of their research careers and have not been awarded a doctoral degree.   Full-time equivalent research experience is measured from the date when a researcher obtained the degree which would formally entitle him or her to embark on a doctorate, either in the country in which the degree was obtained or in the country in which the researcher is recruited or seconded, irrespective of whether or not a doctorate is or was ever envisaged.
• Applicants from all countries are eligible. The applicants may not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc) in France for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the call's first deadline.  Time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention, compulsory national service and/ or short stays such as holidays are not taken into account.
• Applicants must be in possession of (or be about to obtain) a European master degree or equivalent master's degree which would formally entitle them to embark on a doctorate .

For more information, please download the Applicant’s Guide (PDF).

BOOSTING YOUR CAREER

Excellence in research.

The EuReCa programme fundamental objective is to provide excellent, multidisciplinary and intersectoral training to ESRs in cancer research, while generating new scientific advances in different fields. By attracting promising and talented young researchers our ambition is to build a multifaceted community able to communicate, interact, build and share expertise to tackle the challenges of cancer.

International environment

More than  80 nationalities  are represented at Institut Curie. The university accredited international courses offered on campus and abroad gather students from all over the world and enable networking opportunities. As associate member of PSL Research University, Institut Curie is part of a trans-disciplinary world-class research and training center. Institut Curie’s involvement in the EU-Life Alliance also offers international course and secondment opportunities. In collaboration with a European partner institute, the students’ association organizes an annual scientific meeting that allows lively interactions as well.

Personalized Career Development Plan (PCDP)

Throughout their thesis, ESRs will be designing their Career Development Plan in accordance with their career track. They will benefit from coaching sessions, courses and training, take part in out-of-the-lab internships and various activities on campus.

• University accredited international courses
• Transferrable skills courses
• Hands-on training on scientific techniques & apparatus
• Career Development workshops
• Public engagement activities
• Out-of-the-lab internships
• Secondments

PhD supervision, mentoring & thesis committee meetings

All ESRs will be supervised by a researcher holding an  Habilitation à Diriger les Recherches  (HDR), a diploma which authorizes the supervision of research.

At their arrival, they will choose a mentor to guide them throughout their thesis. They organize yearly PhD thesis committee meetings with their thesis supervisor(s), their mentor and a representative of their doctoral school. These meetings are required by the university to follow the progress of the thesis.

Cutting-edge transversal & core facilities

ESRs will benefit from top-notch technology platforms and equipment for scientific imaging, genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics. Training will be provided by the platform managers.

Links with industry & partners

This program is run in close partnership with L’Oréal, Bristol-Myers-Squibb, CryoCapCell and Institut Roche as well as public and academic European & American partners. With a strong record of scientific collaborations with industrial partners, Institut Curie offers ESRs the possibility to screen for industrial partners all along their project; as well as to receive training on intellectual property, startup set up, interaction with the industrial sector job market…

Institut Curie also offers opportunities for secondments with its membership in the EU-Life Alliance.

A Students’ Association (Adic) deeply involved in Research

Institut Curie’s students and postdocs’ association (ADIC) enables ESRs to get involved in the organization of conferences, the Young Researchers Life Sciences Congress, career development workshops and social events. Its aim is to represent young researchers at Institut Curie, facilitate their access to the work market, reinforce their role in the scientific life of the institute and promote doctoral training.

Annual scientific meeting

PhD fellows organize and participate in the Young Researchers Life Sciences Congress organized by ADIC together with another European institute. It is a great opportunity for young researchers’ career development as they all present their research work with a poster, a short talk or an elevator pitch.

Travel Grants

ESRs can apply for travel grants covering travel, accommodation or registration fees. They can also ask for financial help from their host laboratory to attend meetings, summer schools, conferences or courses abroad.

Conferences on campus

Institut Curie researchers benefit from around 300 conferences in English on campus each year. Speakers are Institut Curie researchers and physicians as well as renowned international scientists.

Registration at a French University

Institut Curie is an associate member of  PSL Research University . This university groups 24 partner institutions and aims at promoting laboratories with international visibility, attracting internationally renowned researchers and building an integrated approach for top-level research and training. Most of Institut Curie laboratories are affiliated with PSL.  

PHD GRADUATION CEREMONY

Institut Curie organizes a yearly PhD Graduation Ceremony to celebrate all PhD students who defend their thesis.

With elevator pitches and testimonials, this event is an opportunity to gather laureates, talk about their future, and connect with the Institut Curie Alumni network.

>> See previous ceremonies

EASE YOUR ARRIVAL

Housing at the ciup.

Housing is secured for EuReCa PhD fellows. Institut Curie has booked student accommodations at the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris ( CIUP ). The monthly rent is paid by the PhD fellow ( Single room: 599 € per month for students under 30 years - 681 € per month for students over 30 years ).

Signature of contract

From their formal acceptance to the EuReCa PhD Program, PhD fellows are in contact with the English speaking staff from Institut Curie’s Human Resources Department and the EuReCa Management Team to organize their arrival. They will get help for their visa application, residence permit, and other administrative procedures like social security and insurance among others.

All EuReCa PhD fellows will be registered with a partner university and affiliated with a Doctoral School.

French language courses on campus

Institut Curie’s Training Unit and the student’s association (ADIC) offer extensive and intensive French courses for PhD students throughout their thesis.

Induction period & Welcome meeting

At their arrival in September, PhD students will have an induction period for a smooth integration at the institute in France. They will have time dedicated for administrative & orientation activities.

PhD fellows are also invited to attend the welcome meeting organized by the Training Unit, presenting courses available on campus and explaining the Career Development Plan.

CAMPUS LIFE

As Institut Curie employees, PhD fellows benefit from various advantages among which subsidized access to cafeteria for lunch and sports on Campus in Paris ( PSL Sports ) & Orsay.

The Students’ association

The student’s association Adic organizes social events on a regular basis. These informal meetings help students to network and get acquainted.

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This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions grant agreement no 847718.

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Department of Physics

Mellon college of science, computational physics.

Computational Physics is a rapidly growing and highly interdisciplinary research area. Carnegie Mellon features two main thrusts in Computational Physics: computer simulation and data mining/analysis. Researchers collaborate extensively with other departments at CMU such as Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Materials Science, Mathematics and Statistics. Interactions with the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center ( PSC ) provides access to a superb team of professional computational scientists as well as ready access to the latest supercomputing hardware.

Our Faculty

• Shila Banerjee
• Rupert Croft
• Markus Deserno
• Tiziana Di Matteo
• Frank Heinrich
• Michael Levine (Emeritus)
• Curtis Meyer
• Colin Morningstar
• Robert Sekerka (Emeritus)
• Robert Swendsen (Emeritus)
• Michael Widom

Shila Banerjee 's group integrates theory, simulations, and data-driven modelling to understand how physical forces and chemical signalling control the shapes and architecture of living cells. They use concepts from statistical physics and dynamical systems to understand the principles that guide the organization and mechanics of sub-cellular matter, and predict how changes in sub-cellular organization control the spatiotemporal patterns of growth and movement in cells and tissues.

Rupert Croft simulates the growth of structure in the Universe including gravitational, hydrodynamic and radiative effects. The physical processes are complex, non-linear and interlinked. Analyzing the data from these models can explain the growth of stars, galaxies and larger structures.

Markus Deserno uses both theoretical and computational techniques to study lipid membranes. On the theoretical side, a continuum elastic description is used, and on the computational side, coarse-grained simulations in which the physical system is not represented in atomic detail are utilized. This renouncement of chemical resolution allows one to study much larger systems on much longer time scales and to access a new arena for physical questions, many of which turn out to have biological significance.

Tiziana Di Matteo 's research focuses on the formation and growth of black holes, and their interaction with galaxies and the rest of the Universe. Massively parallel hydrodynamic simulations are necessary to follow the gas dynamics, radiative cooling and gravitational evolution of hundreds of millions of mass elements. One of her current projects involves simulating the growth of black holes in the full cosmological context, starting from small fluctuations after the Big Bang and following the evolution of the Universe to the present day.

Frank Heinrich uses supercomputing resources for Monte Carlo Markov chain-based data modeling and the quantitative assessment of the information content of experimental data in neutron scattering.

Michael Levine (Emeritus) is the former co-director of the PITTSBURGH SUPERCOMPUTING CENTER . He developed computational hardware and numerical and algebraic algorithms to perform high order perturbative calculations in quantum electrodynamics.

Curtis Meyer 's computational activities revolve around experimental studies of hadrons (particles built from quarks and antiquarks). The techniques employed are amplitude and partial wave analysis. Current activities are focused on the analysis of data from a Jefferson Lab (JLab) experiment which is used to search for baryons (excited partners to the familiar proton and neutron) in very large data sets.

Colin Morningstar uses lattice quantum chromodynamics (QCD) to investigate hadron formation and quark confinement. He has computed the mass spectrum of glueballs in the Yang-Mills theory of gluons, studied the excitation spectrum of the effective QCD string between a static quark-antiquark pair, and produced the first glimpse of the nucleon excitation mass spectrum from QCD. He is a member of a large nationwide collaboration of lattice QCD theorists dedicated to Monte Carlo calculations of QCD observables on large-scale computing clusters. He and Curtis Meyer built and maintain the CMU QCD cluster.

Robert Sekerka (Emeritus) solves partial differential equations representing crystal growth to understand morphological instabilities leading to cellular and dendritic structures. Other interests include development of lattice-Boltzmann techniques to simulate solutions of the Navier-Stokes equations of hydrodynamics.

Robert Swendsen (Emeritus) develops computational algorithms for the efficient simulation of phase transitions and novel data analysis techniques to extract information from these simulations. Additional work addresses methods for efficient simulation of biological molecules.

Michael Widom carries out Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics simulations of metal alloys and employs ab-initio methods for band structure and total energy calculation. Current areas of interest include high entropy alloys and other complex and intrinsically disordered structures such as borides, quasicrystals and metallic glasses.

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Graduate studies, commencement 2019.

The Harvard Department of Physics offers students innovative educational and research opportunities with renowned faculty in state-of-the-art facilities, exploring fundamental problems involving physics at all scales. Our primary areas of experimental and theoretical research are atomic and molecular physics, astrophysics and cosmology, biophysics, chemical physics, computational physics, condensed-matter physics, materials science, mathematical physics, particle physics, quantum optics, quantum field theory, quantum information, string theory, and relativity.

Our talented and hardworking students participate in exciting discoveries and cutting-edge inventions such as the ATLAS experiment, which discovered the Higgs boson; building the first 51-cubit quantum computer; measuring entanglement entropy; discovering new phases of matter; and peering into the ‘soft hair’ of black holes.

Our students come from all over the world and from varied educational backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and attracting the widest possible range of talents.

We have a flexible and highly responsive advising structure for our PhD students that shepherds them through every stage of their education, providing assistance and counseling along the way, helping resolve problems and academic impasses, and making sure that everyone has the most enriching experience possible.The graduate advising team also sponsors alumni talks, panels, and advice sessions to help students along their academic and career paths in physics and beyond, such as “Getting Started in Research,” “Applying to Fellowships,” “Preparing for Qualifying Exams,” “Securing a Post-Doc Position,” and other career events (both academic and industry-related).

We offer many resources, services, and on-site facilities to the physics community, including our electronic instrument design lab and our fabrication machine shop. Our historic Jefferson Laboratory, the first physics laboratory of its kind in the nation and the heart of the physics department, has been redesigned and renovated to facilitate study and collaboration among our students.

Members of the Harvard Physics community participate in initiatives that bring together scientists from institutions across the world and from different fields of inquiry. For example, the Harvard-MIT Center for Ultracold Atoms unites a community of scientists from both institutions to pursue research in the new fields opened up by the creation of ultracold atoms and quantum gases. The Center for Integrated Quantum Materials , a collaboration between Harvard University, Howard University, MIT, and the Museum of Science, Boston, is dedicated to the study of extraordinary new quantum materials that hold promise for transforming signal processing and computation. The Harvard Materials Science and Engineering Center is home to an interdisciplinary group of physicists, chemists, and researchers from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences working on fundamental questions in materials science and applications such as soft robotics and 3D printing.  The Black Hole Initiative , the first center worldwide to focus on the study of black holes, is an interdisciplinary collaboration between principal investigators from the fields of astronomy, physics, mathematics, and philosophy. The quantitative biology initiative https://quantbio.harvard.edu/  aims to bring together physicists, biologists, engineers, and applied mathematicians to understand life itself. And, most recently, the new program in  Quantum Science and Engineering (QSE) , which lies at the interface of physics, chemistry, and engineering, will admit its first cohort of PhD students in Fall 2022.

We support and encourage interdisciplinary research and simultaneous applications to two departments is permissible. Prospective students may thus wish to apply to the following departments and programs in addition to Physics:

• Department of Astronomy
• Department of Chemistry
• Department of Mathematics
• John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)
• Biophysics Program
• Molecules, Cells and Organisms Program (MCO)

If you are a prospective graduate student and have questions for us, or if you’re interested in visiting our department, please contact  [email protected] .

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MSc in Physics

Master of science (msc) in physics.

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During the 2-year MSc programme in Physics at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen you will have plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in the many different areas of physics. The programme is offered in English.

Physicists find employment very quickly. Companies in the public and private sector are looking for candidates with your competences and expertise. For instance for work in research, development, data science, consultancy, or IT. You can choose between these six specialisations: Astrophysics ; Biophysics ; Computational Physics ; Earth and Climate Physics ; Physics of Complex Systems ; or  Quantum Physics . You can also study physics with a minor subject .

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EU/EEA/Swiss Applicants: 1 March.

Non-EU Applicants: 15 January.