Graduate students at the University Observatory are closely involved in a multitude of research activities. If you are looking for a hands-on scientific training and education there are several possible ways for starting your doctoral studies with us.
The LMU Observatory participates in the International Max-Planck Research School - a structured program for doctoral studies of the Max-Planck-Society (MPG). About 25 IMPRS PhD positions are available annually, with applications being open until November 1 each year.
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides scholarships for international students to fund doctoral studies in Germany.
If you are interested in starting your PhD with one of the Observatory's research groups, please directly contact that group and indicate that you would like to apply for a DAAD scholarship.
There are currently no additional PhD positions available at the Observatory. Please consult the tabs on IMPRS and external funding.
Fraunhofer-Schwarzschild-Fellow
cosmic large-scale structure, quantum cosmology, artificial intelligence
Professor for Astrophysics, Cosmology, and Artificial Intelligence
extragalactic surveys, cosmology, gravitational lensing, artificial intelligence