A fully funded PhD scholarship is available to join the esteemed “Hydrogen Isotopes” Research Training Group (RTG 2721) in Germany. With this amazing opportunity, you will be at the forefront of creating novel techniques for hydrogen isotope separation, a crucial technology for developments in nuclear fusion research and renewable energy generation.
The Department of Reactive Transport is looking for a PhD student (f/m/d): Hydrogen isotope separation experiments, Research Training Group 2721: “Hydrogen Isotopes”. The Institute of Resource Ecology performs research to protect humans and the environment from hazards caused by pollutants resulting from technical processes that produce energy and raw materials.
Your tasks
- Experimental work on the separation of hydrogen isotopes with novel materials, conducting permeation and Sorption experiments
- Collaboration with the research groups of the Graduiertenkolleg/ Research Training Group GRK 2721
- Research Publications
- Presentation of research results at conferences and workshops
- Participation and active involvement in the organization of events within the structured doctoral program at the University of Leipzig
Your profile
- Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of chemistry, physics, materials science or related area
- Basic knowledge in radio-chemistry and crystallography – knowledge and experience in experimental/analytical work and radionuclide handling desirable
- Willingness to work in dedicated radio-chemistry laboratories and handle open radionuclides
- Excellent written and speaking skills in English
Our offer
- A structured PhD program with a comprehensive range of continuing education and networking opportunities – more information about the PhD program at the HZDR can be found here
- Salary and social benefits following the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
- We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working, and flexible working hours
- Numerous company health management offerings
- Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
- An employer subsidy for the “Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket”
How to Apply
We look forward to receiving your application documents (including a cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online application system.
