1. Expected Commitment
- Duration: minimum 2 semesters
- Weekly workload: aligned with contract (typically 8–10h/week)
- Active participation in group activities is mandatory
2. Core Responsibilities
Each Research Fellow is expected to:
(A) Participate in Group Activities
- Attend weekly group meeting (mandatory)
- Attend seminars (mandatory unless justified)
- Present at least once per month (progress, ideas, or problems)
(B) Work on a Research Problem
Each Fellow is assigned a clearly scoped research question, defined together with a PhD/Postdoc supervisor.
The goal is:
- Not implementation-only tasks
- But independent thinking and contribution
(C) Contribute to a Project
- Work closely with a PhD/Postdoc
- Take ownership of a well-defined subproblem
- Gradually move from support to partial ownership
3. Supervision Structure
- Each Fellow has 1 direct supervisor (PhD/Postdoc)
- Regular check-ins with supervisor (weekly or biweekly)
4. Output Expectations (after ~6–12 months)
At least one of:
- Contribution to a paper or workshop submission
- A clearly documented research result
- A Master’s thesis topic within the group
5. PhD Track (Important)
The program is the primary pathway into a PhD position in the group. The typical trajectory is:
1. Research Fellow (Master phase)
2. Increasing research ownership
3. Strong performance leads to PhD opportunity
6. Selection Criteria
- Strong academic background
- Interest in research (not just application)
- Reliability and commitment
- Willingness to engage with the group
7. Performance & Continuation
Continuation in the program requires:
- Regular attendance
- Active participation
- Visible progress
If these are not met, the position may not be extended.
8. Key Principle
This program is not about completing tasks, but about becoming an independent researcher.
