Are you a Master’s graduate looking for fully funded PhD opportunities? Explore the range of funded PhD programs available at the Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany. Apply online now and kickstart your doctoral journey!
1. Fully Funded PhD Position in Structure-property relationships in the dimethyl ether/CO2 system for the hydrogen storage cycle
Summary of PhD Program:
Would you like to actively shape the structural change in the Rhenish mining area together with us? With us you have the chance to join the newly founded Institute for Sustainable Hydrogen Economy (INW) with your ideas right from the start. Together with the H2 demonstration region, the INW forms the “Helmholtz Cluster for sustainable and Infrastructure-Compatible Hydrogen Economy” (HC-H2). Here, scientific foundations are laid in the field of innovative hydrogen technologies in order to advance research and development approaches with high sustainability potential and attractive economic prospects.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
2. Fully Funded PhD Position in Automated creation of energy engineering models for urban districts to assess disruptive events on the security of supply
Summary of PhD Program:
At the Institute of Climate and Energy Systems – Energy Systems Engineering (ICE-1) we focus on the optimal design and operation of integrated, decentralized energy systems with a high share of renewable energy. Computer simulation and numerical optimization are our essential tools to arrive at efficient, reliable and cost-effective solutions. We contribute both to the development of mathematical models and to the development of improved simulation methods and optimization algorithms. Our methods and software-tools are validated against operating data of real systems.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
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3. Fully Funded PhD Position in Numerical Simulations of Active Particles in Foam-Like Confinements
Summary of PhD Program:
The aim is to characterize the behaviour of microorganisms with motion restricted into complex environments such as bi-continuous surfaces, draining or sprayed foams. Models details are to be developed in close cooperation with the experimental partners to closely reproduce the properties of specific microorganisms.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
4. Fully Funded PhD Position in Investigation of Electron Beam Welded Aluminum Alloys for Applications under Proton/ Neutron Irradiation
Summary of PhD Program:
The most powerful neutron source in the world, the European Spallation Neutron Source (ESS), is being built in Lund, Sweden. It is scheduled to begin operation in 2025. A key component of a neutron source is the so-called moderator, which is used to slow down high-energy neutrons released by the spallation reaction. The moderator is usually a complex, high-strength aluminum pressure vessels, which contains fluids and is exposed to a high level of radiation. Electron beam welding is the main joining process used to manufacture this kind of pressure vessels.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
5. Fully Funded PhD Position in Developing balloon-based hydrogen measurements in the upper troposphere and stratosphere
Summary of PhD Program:
The Institute for Climate and Energy Systems – Stratosphere (ICE-4) studies chemical, microphysical and dynamical processes in the upper troposphere and stratosphere and the role they play in the climate system. We are seeking a new PhD Student in the “Water vapor & Cloud“ group to establish and perform balloon borne measurements of hydrogen (H2) with the AirCore technique. The PhD work will be performed within a three-year program of the Graduate School HITEC. The aim of this doctoral thesis is to develop a measurement system based on Gas Chromatography with Helium Ionization and Electron Capture Detection (GC-HID-ECD) that is able to quantify hydrogen in atmospherically relevant concentration ranges (50-700 parts per billion, ppb) with high precision.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
6. Fully Funded PhD Position in Magnetic and structural properties of nanoparticles in solutions
Summary of PhD Program:
The aim of this PhD position is to characterize magnetic nanoparticles in solvents, such as water, both magnetically and structurally. For this purpose, chemically synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles with diameters in the range of 10 – 20 nm are used. The objective is to design nanoparticle-solution mixtures in such a way that they are optimal for medical applications such as hyperthermia or magnetic particle imaging (MPI). To this end, the physical and structural properties must first be characterized and understood.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
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7. Fully Funded PhD Position in Cryogenic Integrated CMOS Circuit Design and Electronics for Scalable Quantum Computing
Summary of PhD Program:
We are working on scalable cryogenic electronics and integrated circuits (ICs) for quantum bits (qubits) to turn the vision of a universal quantum computer into reality. Scaling up to millions of qubits necessitates moving parts of the control electronics closer to the qubits. To achieve this, we design and implement cryogenic ICs for qubit control and readout in state-of-the-art CMOS technologies. Since qubits are extremely sensitive and operate in temperatures as low as a few hundred millikelvins, the requirements on power consumption, noise, and area are extremely challenging.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
8. Fully Funded PhD Position in Resources of the Energy Transition: Innovative Process Routes for Replacing Material Flows in Fossil-Based Energy Systems
Summary of PhD Program:
The transition from a fossil-based to a renewable energy system is one of the central challenges of the 21st century. While fossil energy systems provide not only energy but also numerous industrial raw materials—such as for the chemical industry, steel production, or road construction—the gradual phase-out of these technologies may lead to potential shortages of critical materials. This PhD project aims to explore and model alternative process routes and innovative solutions to meet material demands in a fully renewable energy system.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
9. Fully Funded PhD Position in The Influence of Solid Surfaces on the Structure and Dynamics of Bio-Pesticide Formulations
Summary of PhD Program:
The heavy use of pesticides and fertilizers in agriculture is nowadays still crucial for the food supply. However, this practice leads to significant environmental and health issues, including poisoning, environmental degradation, and the development of insecticide resistance. EU policies and the UN Sustainable Development Goals advocate for safer, more sustainable alternatives like biopesticides. The Marie-Sklodowska-Curie doctoral network BIOMAC-BP (Bio-Stabilized Multi-Phase Materials as Carriers for Biopesticides) sets out to address the issue of synthetic pesticide use by developing sustainable biopesticide formulations, bringing together experts from soft-matter physics, physical chemistry, chemical engineering, microbiology, biophysics and agricultural science, and combining industrial and academic perspectives.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
10. Fully Funded PhD Position in A.I. and Metabolic Magnetic Resonance Imaging at Ultra High Magnetic Fields
Summary of PhD Program:
The Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine – 4 (INM-4), led by Professor N. Jon Shah, is dedicated to advancing the field of medical imaging physics. The institute focuses on the innovation, experimental validation, and clinical integration of novel brain imaging techniques. You will work for the new project entitled “Integrated Analysis and Collaboration Tool: Platform for Medical Image Data Analysis and Coordinated Collaboration with AI and Open Source (InterACT).” This project will create a pioneering platform that leverages artificial intelligence and open-source solutions to transform medical imaging and healthcare.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
11. Fully Funded PhD Position in Global source apportionment of particulate matter air pollution
Summary of PhD Program:
The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) emphasizes the importance of finding ways to remove CO2 from the atmosphere to meet climate change targets. One strongly considered solution is Direct Air Capture and Storage (DACS), which involves capturing CO2 from the air and storing it underground in geological formations. However, the operation of DAC facilities could release significant amounts of pollutants, forming toxic gases and atmospheric aerosols. Atmospheric aerosols affect human health and play an important role in changing the Earth’s climate.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
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12. Fully Funded PhD Position in Operando Monitoring of Catalytic Interfaces for Chemical Hydrogen Storage
Summary of PhD Program:
At the institute for a Sustainable Hydrogen Economy – Catalytic Interfaces for Chemical Hydrogen Storage (INW-1), Director Hans-Georg Steinrück, we investigate fundamental mechanisms and processes of chemical hydrogen storage at solidliquid interfaces (i.e. catalyst-molecule) using advanced analytic methodologies (including large-scale research facilities). The current project deals with establishment operando spectroscopic methodologies (i.e. FT-IR, Raman, or X-Ray) to monitor dynamic interaction between hydrogen storage molecules and electrified catalyst surfaces for chemical hydrogen storage process.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
13. Fully Funded PhD Position in Computer Vision for In Situ Electron Microscopy
Summary of PhD Program:
The multidisciplinary Institute for Advanced Simulation – Materials Data Science and Informatics (IAS-9) brings together disciplines ranging from data analysis and machine learning to materials simulation, research data management and software development under one roof. In doing so, we extract new information from simulations and experiments, identify patterns, structure, and trends in microscopy data, and ultimately improve our understanding of why materials, processes, or general systems work the way they do. In addition, we benefit from a strong connection to the Ernst-Ruska-Centre for Electron Microscopy and to the Jülich Supercomputing Center. One part of our research activity is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of materials science and electron microscopy.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
14. Fully Funded PhD Position in Resource implications of global economic change
Summary of PhD Program:
The (bio-based) circular economy has become a guiding principle for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the sustainable use of resources. It rests on the objective of replacing fossil resources with bio-based alternatives or recycled resources. However, the limited availability of sustainable resources automatically causes a conflict of objectives in their use. This doctoral thesis will therefore develop and establish an optimization model for the use of resources in the circular economy and analyze future market developments, taking into account various regulatory scenarios
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