Courses are held in English.
The HighRR Research Training Group qualification and course programme provides education and training focused on detector science and detector technology. It complements other Heidelberg graduate programmes, in particular that of the HGSFP, the Heidelberg Graduate School on Fundamental Physics.
The HighRR Research Training Group is dedicated to research and development of high-precision particle detection systems. Its goal is to optimally support young and talented detector physicists in their research work and prepare them for both industry and academia.
The HighRR qualification and course programme comprises a wealth of different training elements, including a start-up packet with courses on electronics and precision-mechanics, introductory and advanced lectures about a multitude of topics related to detector physics, a dedicated lecture week organised once per year, special hands-on courses, and a special HighRR seminar.
The HighRR fills a gap left open by most of the structured PhD programmes (also those available in Heidelberg) that concern nuclear and particle physics and that focus more on analyses and fundamental physics topics. This programme brings together PhD students working on different aspects of detector design and supports their research, knowledge exchange, and training. The HighRR Research Training Group supports research and provides training in the following four areas: detector technology and system integration, trigger and data acquisition, electronics and sensor development, and detector simulation and reconstruction.
Doctoral students are expected, at a minimum, to take courses or attend seminars, workshops, and colloquia as outlined by the school. The student curriculum is made up individually, in consultation with the supervisor and the mentoring team of the student.
Approx. 150 EUR per semester for the student service office, student council and university administration
Living expenses during the study programme in Heidelberg are estimated to be around 800 EUR per month for a single person. This includes accommodation, cost of living, health insurance, and miscellaneous expenses.
HighRR students are financed either by employment contracts or scholarships.
In order to be eligible for doctoral studies at Heidelberg University, applicants should hold a Master of Science or an equivalent degree in physics. A Master's thesis is expected. Grades obtained for previous degrees must correspond to a B+ or better. Applicants who have not written a Master's thesis may still be accepted if they can prove their ability to carry out independent research projects.
Other students who have a four-year degree in physics (e.g., a four-year Bachelor's degree, a three-year Bachelor's degree plus a one-year Honours degree) also have the possibility to apply for admission to HighRR and Heidelberg Graduate School of Fundamental Physics (HGSFP) for doctoral study via the 4+4 programme. Admission may be granted to candidates displaying exceptional grades and ability.
Applicants are expected to have very good oral and written English language skills.
Applicants should initiate their application through the Heidelberg Graduate School of Fundamental Physics (HGSFP) website or by mail.
Website:
http://www.fundamental-physics.uni-hd.de/index.php?m=4
Postal address:
Kirchhoff-Institut für Physik
Central Office HighRR
Im Neuenheimer Feld 227
69120 Heidelberg
Germany
Students may be employed as student assistants.
The Central Office of HighRR and the Graduate Academy of Heidelberg University will help students from abroad to find accommodation.
https://www.graduateacademy.uni-heidelberg.de/promovieren/leben_en.html
https://www.graduateacademy.uni-heidelberg.de/karriere/index_en.html
Support with finding student housing, etc.
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