Realize a self-developed research project under supervision Prof. Wegener

Funded position (according to TV-L 13, up to 75%, based on the funding rates of the DFG for PhD students)

The application period is January to March 2023 via Application Portal

Prof. Dr. Wegener

The Hector Fellow Academy offers you the opportunity to realize a self-developed research project under supervision Prof. Martin Wegener. He is one of the Hector Fellows, a community of outstanding professors from different research institutions across Germany working in STEM-subjects, medicine, and psychology.
His research interests are photonic crystals and artificial materials called „metamaterials“. Tailoring their "meta-atoms" in the nano- or micrometer scale makes it possible to produce completely new physical properties, which do not naturally occur. For example, his team succeeded in building cloaking devices in various physical systems.

Your profile

You are enthusiastic about developing and investigating an innovative research idea within the discipline of Prof. Wegener.

You have a master’s degree in a scientific or engineering subject with excellent grades.

Our offer

• Opportunity to realize a self-developed research idea
• Mentored by an internationally renowned, top-level scientist
• Funded position (according to TV-L 13, up to 75%, based on the funding rates of the DFG for PhD students)
• Extensive research funding
• Membership in an excellent research network
• Additional management courses, trainings & networking events

Your application

Martin Wegener is in 2023 available to supervise doctoral projects. The application period is January to March 2023 via our Application Portal.
Further information:  www.hector-fellow-academy.de/en.

Hector Fellow Academy
Schlossplatz 19
76131 Karlsruhe | Germany
Phone: +49 (0)721 608 47883
E-Mail: application@hector-fellow-academy.de
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