PhD Fellowships Germany

PhD Fellowships, International Graduate School, University of Paderborn, Germany
Applications are being invited for PhD admissions and fellowships to be availed at the International Graduate School, Dynamic Intelligent Systems, at the University of Paderborn Germany.

Deadline (for April 2009) : 30 November, 2008


International Graduate School
The International Graduate School (Dynamic Intelligent Systems) at the University of Paderborn is one of seven NRW Graduate Schools which are initiated and supported by the Ministry of Innovation, Science, Research and Technology of the federal state North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Located in the heart of Europe, it offers a stimulating and supportive environment for research in the rapidly developing field of software, systems and network engineering. This field deals with the construction of so-called embedded or mechatronic systems, which is already a research focus of the University of Paderborn.
The Graduate School is run by the faculties of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics (EIM), Business Administration and Economics and Mechanical Engineering as a research center of excellence in this field. The International Graduate School offers an English speaking program - based on a well structured curriculum - that allows excellent and motivated students to finish their doctoral work within three years. Additionally, attractive fellowships are available. Individual guidance and supervision, education in soft skills and a challenging environment prepare for leadership in academia and industry.

Research Focus
The overall goal of the School is to provide a stimulating environment for research in the rapidly developing field of software, systems and network engineering. The field deals with the construction of so-called embedded or mechatronic systems. Such systems are already in daily use and the social and economic welfare of the modern information society increasingly depends on them. Examples are simple systems like electronic teller machines and complex life critical systems like a modern aircraft or a railway system.
Such systems only function correctly if the often complex interplay between mechanical, electrical and software components is carefully defined and works well. Complexity is further increased when the systems are connected in networks. Challenges for future research in the area are particularly due to the fact that these systems must increasingly become dynamically reconfigurable, such that their components (software and hardware) can be replaced or upgraded during runtime. Such changes can only be contemplated if their success is assured in advance. Not only must the new component work properly, but it also must operate in its new environment without causing any bad side effects. In addition, the evolution of such systems and the implant of components into different, evolving environments require that components become more and more intelligent, i. e., that they adapt automatically to their new or changing environment. Such changing, adaptive systems we call dynamic intelligent systems. They are the focus of the School's research program. PhD projects could be in areas like:
Reconfigurable Hardware and Software Components
Ressource and Communication Management in Dynamic Networks
Organisation of large Dynamic Networks
Interdisciplinary Design Processes
Performance-oriented Modelling and Specification Techniques
Intelligent Systems in Production and Logistics
Intelligent Mechatronic Systems

Fellowship Details
Students who are admitted to a PACE program, receive a full fellowship. The procedure for requesting a fellowship is integrated in the application form.
Fellowships in the amount of approximately 1600 Euro (tax free) per month are available to support living and accomodation for a maximum of 3 years. Fellowship holders are not subject to any tuition fees.
Fellowships are granted on a competitive basis


Application Applicants must hold a Master Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related fields. An application should contain:
certified copies of relevant grades
TOEFL Examinee's Score Record (Requirement: 83 ibt)
a completely filled in application form
Please print and send us the completed form by post to the following address:
Prof. Dr. Eckhard SteffenManaging DirectorPaderborn Institute for Advanced Studies in Computer Science and Engineering (PACE)Universität PaderbornWarburger Str. 10033098 PaderbornDeutschland
Download IGS Application Form

Contact for Further Information
Prof. Dr. Eckhard SteffenManaging DirectorPaderborn Institute for Advanced Studies in Computer Science and Engineering (PACE)Universität PaderbornWarburger Str. 10033098 PaderbornDeutschland
Tel. (+49) (0) 5251 60-3261Fax: (+49) (0) 5251 60-3489
E-Mail: pace(at)uni-paderborn.de