At KIT, we have several PhD positions available in the field of particle and astroparticle physics (theory and experiment) within our KSETA graduate school. The closing date for applications is February 20, 2026. For more information, please visit our KSETA website.
During the application process, the desired topic(s) and supervisor(s) must be specified. A summary of our research activities within KSETA can be found here. Although ET is not explicitly mentioned in the overarching research activities of ET, there is nevertheless interesting work being done in this field of research, e.g. with regard to multi-messenger astronomy or cryogenic and vacuum technology (potential supervisors could be, e.g., Ralph Engel, Steffen Grohmann, Bernhard Holzapfel, Andreas Haungs). Dedicated topics related to ET can be discussed in detail and agreed upon with the desired supervisors. A motivation letter (no more than two pages long) outlining the candidate’s research interests is a vital part of the application.
The opening is targeted towards excellent international candidates, and there are mobility rules requiring that candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Germany for more than 12 months in the 36 months before the application deadline.
We would be grateful if you could bring this announcement to the attention of any promising candidates you may know.
Of course, the candidates are welcome to contact me and/or Ralph Engel in advance.
Please find here details.