PhD Student (f/m/d) – Formation and transport of foams in the terrestrial water cycle - 2025/171

Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf e. V.; Dresden; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research center in Germany is seeking a PhD Student to investigate the formation and transport of foams in the terrestrial water cycle. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in engineering, physics, or chemistry, and be passionate about experimental work in a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include collecting samples, measuring properties, and publishing results. The role offers a vibrant research community and excellent benefits, including scientific networking opportunities and support for a work-life balance.

Leistungen

30 days of paid holiday leave

Company pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Employee discounts

Health management offerings

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in engineering, physics, chemistry or a related field is required.
• Must enjoy experimental work in international and multidisciplinary teams.
• Must have excellent communication skills and a structured work approach.

Aufgaben

• Collect water and foam samples from the Elbe catchment area.
• Measure foam properties in the presence of microorganisms.
• Develop a transportable foam field-testing device.
• Publish results in scientific journals.
• Participate in international conferences.
• Strengthen research cooperation.

Kenntnisse

Experimental work

Team collaboration

Knowledge of German or English

Ausbildung

Completed university studies in engineering, physics, chemistry or related disciplines

Jobbeschreibung

With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.

The Institute of Fluid Dynamics is conducting basic and applied research in the fields of thermo-fluid dynamics and magnetohydrodynamics in order to improve the sustainability, the energy efficiency and the safety of industrial processes.

The Department of Department Fluid Dynamics Resource Technology Processes is looking for a PhD Student (f/m/d) – Formation and transport of foams in the terrestrial water cycle. The position will be offered subject to approval of project funding.

Your tasks

• Collect water and foam samples from the Elbe catchment area to assess ecological status
• Measurement of foam properties in the presence of surface-active microorganisms
• Development of a transportable foam field-testing devices
• Publication of the results in scientific journals
• Participations at international conferences
• Strengthening research cooperation between Helmholtz centers

Your profile

• Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of engineering, physics, chemistry or related disciplines
• Enjoy experimental work in international and multidisciplinary teams
• Communicative, structured and target oriented way of working
• Knowledge of German or English

Our offer

• A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
• Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
• 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 in accordance with 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"

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system.