Courses are held in English and German. Participants can choose to write their doctoral theses in either language.
No deadline
Environmental informatics is understood to be an integrated subject consisting of bio-, eco- and geoinformatics in addition to scientific computing. By using the tools of informatics in this subject, anyone can study or model objects, structures, regulatory networks, or processes (signals, materials and information flows) at various scales and integration levels. Under the umbrella of environmental informatics, the transfer of knowledge about biological, ecological and environmental systems and the system-oriented integration of these will be improved and promoted using up-to-date methods and technology. This important integrative approach at the system level is embedded in the graduate school GAUSS and in the research landscape of Göttingen. The excellent biological, ecosystemic, environmental and mathematical research in Göttingen is reflected in this PhD programme.
Sub-programmes:
Organisation of studies depends on the chosen sub-programme (bioinformatics, ecoinformatics, geoinformatics or scientific computing) and is rather flexible. Please contact your preferred supervisor from one of these sub-programmes for further information.
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A certain participation in teaching is required, in the form of giving some course (guided by the principal supervisor) or by co-supervision of students' projects, BSc or MSc theses.
Fees are around 400 EUR per semester. The fees include a prepaid semester ticket that entitles students to use regional trains (in Lower Saxony and Bremen) and city buses in Göttingen free of charge. Students of the University of Göttingen receive discounts for cultural events. Meals and drinks are also available at reduced prices at all university canteens.
Fees: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/fee
Semester ticket: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/16432.html
The average cost of living in Göttingen is modest compared to other major university cities in Germany. Currently, expenses for accommodation, food, health insurance and books are about 900 EUR per month. Please note that fees for health insurance may vary according to age.
For further information, please see the following link: www.uni-goettingen.de/en/54664.html.
Academic admission requirements include successful graduation (MSc level) in one or several of the following disciplines: computer science, mathematics, some natural sciences, environmental informatics, bioinformatics, geoinformatics, medical informatics, informatics in economy, forest science, agriculture, geography. In the case of forest science, agriculture or geography, a focus should have been on computer science, mathematics or natural sciences, visible in the curriculum of the previous MSc studies. At least 30 ECTS credits (or an equivalent workload) in mathematics and computer science have to be documented from the BSc- and MSc-level studies. A PhD topic should be chosen and a consent of supervision must be given by a member of the PEI board of supervisors. A thesis committee should be specified.
German and English recommended
No deadline
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
Abteilung Ökoinformatik, Biometrie und Waldwachstum
Büsgenweg 4
37077 Göttingen
Germany
The university supports students in finding part-time jobs in local industries and businesses. A number of student jobs are also available at the university. They are announced on the following website: www.stellenwerk-goettingen.de.
Please note that restrictions may apply with your scholarship or visa. Non-EU students are subject to special regulations.
Foreign applicants should note that it is not easy to find a job to finance their studies, as German students are also searching for jobs. Some proficiency in German may be indispensable to your job search. Non-EU students are permitted to work a maximum of 120 full days (240 half days) per year.
Depending on the individual situation, temporary scientists' positions may be available at the participating chairs. Please contact your prospective supervisor for information.
The Accommodation Service of the International Office supports international students who are enrolled at the University of Göttingen in finding accommodation and serves as a point of contact for related queries. The Accommodation Service also publishes suitable offers from private landlords in Göttingen and collaborates with the Student Services ("Studentenwerk"). As the number of available accommodation options in Göttingen is limited, it is highly recommended to contact the Accommodation Service as early as possible. For further information, please see the following link:
https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/617883.html
Please note: For doctoral students, accommodation services are only available if you have a low income.
The Career Service of the University of Göttingen offers individual support to facilitate your successful transition from the academic to the professional world — whether you want to work in Germany or abroad. Especially for international students aiming for a career entry in Germany, the Career Service provides topic-specific "Career Impulse Sessions", workshops, online learning modules, and a qualification programme in “Building International Careers” as well as digital career tools and a virtual community for international employment opportunities: www.uni-goettingen.de/en/292.html.
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