The International Graduate School (Dynamic Intelligent Systems) at the University of Paderborn is one of  seven NRW Graduate Schools which are initiated and supported by the Ministry of Innovation, Science, Research and Technology of the federal state North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Located in the heart of Europe, it offers a stimulating and supportive environment for research in the rapidly developing field of software, systems and network engineering. This field deals with the construction of so-called embedded or mechatronic systems, which is already a research focus of the University of Paderborn.

The Graduate School is run by the faculties of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics (EIM), Business Administration and Economics and  Mechanical Engineering as a research center of excellence in this field. The International Graduate School offers an English speaking program - based on a well structured curriculum - that allows excellent and motivated students to finish their doctoral work within three years. Additionally, attractive fellowships are available. Individual guidance and supervision, education in soft skills and a challenging environment prepare for leadership in academia and industry

Research Focus

The overall goal of the School is to provide a stimulating environment for research in the rapidly developing field of software, systems and network engineering. The field deals with the construction of so-called embedded or mechatronic systems. Such systems are already in daily use and the social and economic welfare of the modern information society increasingly depends on them. Examples are simple systems like electronic teller machines and complex life critical systems like a modern aircraft or a railway system.

Such systems only function correctly if the often complex interplay between mechanical, electrical and software components is carefully defined and works well. Complexity is further increased when the systems are connected in networks. Challenges for future research in the area are particularly due to the fact that these systems must increasingly become dynamically reconfigurable, such that their components (software and hardware) can be replaced or upgraded during runtime. Such changes can only be contemplated if their success is assured in advance. Not only must the new component work properly, but it also must operate in its new environment without causing any bad side effects. In addition, the evolution of such systems and the implant of components into different, evolving environments require that components become more and more intelligent, i. e., that they adapt automatically to their new or changing environment. Such changing, adaptive systems we call dynamic intelligent systems. They are the focus of the School's research program.
 
PhD projects could be in areas like:

• Reconfigurable Hardware and Software Components
• Ressource and Communication Management in Dynamic Networks
• Organisation of large Dynamic Networks
• Interdisciplinary Design Processes
• Performance-oriented Modelling and Specification Techniques
• Intelligent Systems in Production and Logistics
• Intelligent Mechatronic Systems  
  

Fellowship Details

• Students who are admitted to a PACE program, receive a full fellowship. The procedure for requesting a fellowship is integrated in the application form.
• Fellowships in the amount of approximately 1600 Euro (tax free) per month are available to support living and accomodation for a maximum of 3 years. Fellowship holders are not subject to any tuition fees.
• Fellowships are granted on a competitive basis

Application
 
Applicants must hold a Master Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related fields. An application should contain:

• certified copies of relevant grades
• TOEFL Examinee's Score Record (Requirement: 83 ibt)
• a completely filled in application form
  

Please print and send us the completed form by post to the following address:

Prof. Dr. Eckhard Steffen
Managing Director
Paderborn Institute for Advanced Studies in Computer Science and Engineering (PACE)
Universität Paderborn
Warburger Str. 100
33098 Paderborn
Deutschland

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Contact for Further Information

Prof. Dr. Eckhard Steffen
Managing Director
Paderborn Institute for Advanced Studies in Computer Science and Engineering (PACE)
Universität Paderborn
Warburger Str. 100
33098 Paderborn
Deutschland

Tel.        (+49) (0) 5251 60-3261
Fax:       (+49) (0) 5251 60-3489
E-Mail:    pace(at)uni-paderborn.de