Application for a PhD Position within YRP@Graz
Thank you for applying for a PhD position within the Young Researcher Programme (YRP@Graz) in interdisciplinary space science and planetary research .
The application process has two stages. Stage 1 is this anonymised application form where we ask you to provide no personal data. This round aims to identify potential candidates that fit the offered position based on their academic and scientific excellence. From the applications submitted, we will compile a long list of candidates who will proceed to stage 2 and who will be invited for an interview.
All three involved institutions in YRP@Graz (IWF/ÖAW, Graz University of Technology and University of Graz ) pursue a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity. Individuals from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
Email (this information will not be shared with the jury, but will be needed for further contact)*
Gender (will not be shared with the jury, it will be used for anonymous statistics)* male female diverse
Country of Origin (will not be shared with the jury, it will be used for anonymous statistics)*
Country of Residence (this information will not be shared with the jury, but will be used for anonymous statistics)*
Please provide information about your Bachelor degree(s) (University, name of the study programme(s), final grade, total number of semesters, when finished):*
Please provide information about your Master degree(s) (University, name of the study programme(s), total number of semesters, duration of Master thesis work):*
Title of your Master project(s):*
(Expected) date of finishing your master's degree (incl. final grade, if available)?*
Work experience in Astrophysics and fields that may relate to the PhD project. Don't use any personal names, as this is an anonymous application process at this stage.*
List your programming skills (1-Beginner, 2-Intermediate, 3-Advanced) [Example: Phyton (2), C++ (1)]*
List further (soft) skills relevant for this position*
Is English your native language? If not, say if you are 1-Beginner, 2-Intermediate, 3-Advanced.* Yes No -1- No -2- No -3-
Which project are you interested in? Details concerning the projects can be found here: https://www.oeaw.ac.at/en/iwf/research/young-researcher-program/phd-students/open-yrp-phd-projects*
Statement: 1) How do your scientific and academic background and experiences fit the project? 2) Why are you interested in working with us? Avoid repetition of the project description text and don’t use any personal information.*
Master Thesis (Master Project)
Describe the content of your master thesis/project and specify your own contribution.*
Describe the most important outcome of your Master Thesis and provide justification for your choice.*
Describe how you exert ethically correct behaviour in your research to assure research integrity.*
Did you use a chatbot (e.g., ChatGPT) to answer any of the above questions? If so, please indicate for which questions you used which tool and how much of the text is your own.*
Thank you for applying for a PhD position within YRP@Graz. We are looking forward to contact you as soon as possible.
Questions marked with * are mandatory.