Research Associate/PhD Student Scholarship at TU Dresden 2025 Seeking Applications

Are you a recent graduate in chemistry or physics looking for an exciting PhD opportunity in Germany? The TUD Dresden University of Technology – one of Germany’s top research institutions and a University of Excellence – is calling for applications to two Research Associate / PhD Student positions at its Chair of Theoretical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry.

This is your chance to be part of cutting-edge research in ion transport through 2D materials in a dynamic, international, and interdisciplinary environment!

Research Focus

Selected candidates will explore:

Ion transport through atomically thin membranes made of 2D polymers and graphene derivatives.

The work involves:

• Computational modeling
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Research visits to partner labs (MPI Halle & Leiden University).

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, you must:

• Hold a university degree in chemistry or physics
• Have solid knowledge in computational/theoretical physics or chemistry
• Be capable of working collaboratively in a research team.

Desirable Skills:

• High-performance computing (HPC)
• Materials chemistry
• Theoretical chemistry
• Molecular dynamics simulations
• Data science and machine learning.

Why Choose TU Dresden?

• Germany’s University of Excellence: Interdisciplinary, innovative, and globally ranked.
• Prof. Thomas Heine’s Group: Home to 40 researchers from 9 nations working in computational materials science.
• High-Tech Resources: Access to top-tier HPC infrastructure via ZIH Dresden.
• Dresden City Perks: Affordable living, rich culture, safety, and a beautiful historic center.

Apply: https://www.verw.tu-dresden.de/StellAus/stelle.asp?id=12071&lang=en.

Application Deadline

The last date to apply for the Research Associate / PhD Student positions at TU Dresden is April 30, 2025.