Complex systems chemistry (CSC graduate school)

A new 21st century approach to chemistry that will lead to profound technological changes.

Summary

Presentation

We are taking a new approach to educating a new generation of chemistry leaders – those that will prepare the future of industry and the environment.

This 5- year integrated Master-PhD program is centered around a central theme : Complex Systems Chemistry (CSC).

A program for international students: English as the only teaching language

The CSC Graduate School considers research and learning as a whole, together with the Labex CSC researchers. Students are constantly exposed to current research activities, ranging from small projects all the way to extended internships, preparing them for a PhD thesis.

Research axes

Molecular units or networks incorporating information capable of expressing a specific property and performing a well-defined task by virtue of their architectures
Adaptive and evolvable chemical systems, capable of responding to external stimuli
Strongly multidisciplinary approaches ranging from biomedical to material sciences

Educational program

Master Program: 2 years

A multi- and transdisciplinary program that offers a broad education in:

Molecular and physical chemistry (synthesis, spectroscopies, materials science, theory) including industrial aspects

Selected courses from existing Masters programs: « Chimie Moléculaire, verte, supramoléculaire, chimie physique analytique et Matériaux »

Students are learning by doing

14 months of experimental work in 2-3 research laboratories, including practical training with their state-of-the-art equipment Industrial program built in collaboration with leading companies:

Significant exposure to issues relevant to industrial R/D and the innovation value chain, including business immersion days with industrial partners
Visits to corporate research centers

Master (year 1) internships: 4 months in academic laboratories or international companies

Master (year 2) internships: 4 months in academic laboratories or international companies, 6 months in academic CSC laboratories

An annual summer school

The CSC Graduate School focuses on student’s soft skills

Professional and personal development through an innovative and customized 5-year leadership training program
Personal mentoring from LabEx CSC researchers
Exploring written and oral communication

Thesis: 3 years

A combined thesis and CSC Graduate school diploma

Specific training and scientific workshops

Leadership training program in continuity with the MSc period

A CSC Graduate School diploma recognised in academia and industry

Admission criteria

You have a Bachelor in the field of chemistry or related subjects
You are among the top 10% of the students in your university
You have a solid background in English
You have a strong interest to acquire professional knowledge in the field of complex systems chemistry

… Then join us!

Apply at https://syschem.unistra.fr/en/admission/

What do we offer?

MSc scholarships: roughly 600 EUR per month covering most living costs
PhD fellowships for successful MSc students with net salary roughly 1400 EUR per month
Financial assistance for travel expenses will be reimbursed up to 1000 EUR, subject to the provision of receipts
Specific assistance to international students for housing, visa application, enrolment and health insurance
Exemption from registration fees at the University of Strasbourg (MSc students only)

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