Germany Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH Scholarship Position 2025

The Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH is inviting applications for a PhD student position for the class of 2025 in the dynamic and forward-thinking “Materials Synthesis and Manufacturing Processes (IMD-2)” department. This scholarship position is specifically for PhD candidates in materials science, materials engineering, or related fields.

Scholarship Salary Package

• Competitive remuneration aligned with pay group 13 (75%) of the public service collective agreement (TVöD-Bund), with additional benefits such as a 60% Christmas bonus.
• Access to comprehensive health management programs.
• Flexible work arrangements, including the possibility of working remotely.
• 30 days of vacation and all bridging days off between Christmas and New Year.
• Structured training and development opportunities for doctoral students through JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment on a large, well-equipped research campus.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a master’s degree in materials science, materials engineering, or a related field with a very good final grade.
• Possess strong knowledge in materials science, solid-state chemistry, and ideally ceramic process engineering.
• Have experience in powder synthesis and ceramic component production (mandatory).
• Knowledge of ceramic ion conductors and electrochemistry is advantageous.
• Fluent in German and English (spoken and written).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively on complex tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize ceramic suspensions for innovative manufacturing processes.
• Analyze and compare traditional ceramic technologies with new spin-coating methods.
• Investigate rheological parameters to refine layer structure and performance.
• Perform post-mortem analyses to assess cell performance and durability.

Application Deadline

The last date to apply for the Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH Scholarship Position 2025 (https://www.fz-juelich.de/de/karriere/stellenangebote/2025D-004) is February 9, 2025. Applications for financial assistance for this position are also due by February 9, 2025.