I have been looking at PhD Programs and exploring funding sources/scholarships in Germany and found what is called an Industrial PhD.
Sometimes companies or industries would publish vacancies for which prospective PhDs can apply.
Alright now for my questions:
1) How did you find your position?
2) What were the inherent advantages and disadvantages of pursuing this type of PhD?
3) Did you end up in Academia or did you end up working for the company?
4) My area of interests and expertise is earth science, hydrogeology, groundwater, renewable energy, reservoir modelling. Can anyone suggest companies which may offer Industrial PhDs in the Geosciences?
5) Are there companies which are open to research proposals or does companies always choose the topics and advertise their specific vacancies on their personal websites?
6) Feel free to add anything from your experience of an Industrial PhD.
Thanks!