Cecilia Persson
4 months ago
Material Science/Engineering Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon in Germany
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Biomedical Engineering
Funding
PhD students are employed through the Marie Sklodowska Curie Doctoral Network and receive a salary in accordance with Marie Curie regulations for 36 months. The gross salary in Germany is 3719.13 EUR/month (or 4233.93 EUR/month with family allowance if eligible), with social security and income tax deducted. The position is fully funded and includes mobility and family allowances when eligible.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Germany
University
Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon
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Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon in Geesthacht, Germany, is offering a fully funded PhD position in Materials Engineering as part of the EU MSCA Print4Life doctoral network. The research focuses on the mechanistic study of high corrosion susceptibility in additively manufactured biodegradable magnesium and zinc alloys, with the PhD degree awarded by Kiel University. The project aims to unravel the origins of elevated corrosion rates in AM-built Mg and Zn alloys, using advanced techniques such as in situ SEM/TEM, EBSD, X-ray tomography, and SKPFM.
Collaboration is planned with Uppsala University (Sweden) and Hydrumedical (Portugal), including research stays. Applicants must have a relevant master's degree and experience in materials science or related fields, with strong English skills and preferably experience in electron microscopy, corrosion characterization, and additive manufacturing. The position is funded for 36 months under Marie Curie regulations, with a competitive salary and allowances.
Applications must be submitted in English by 31 December 2025, including a cover letter, CV, degree certificates, thesis/publications, and references. The Print4Life network provides advanced research training in additive manufacturing of biomaterials and tissues, with 17 doctoral students across 8 host institutions.
Funding details
PhD students are employed through the Marie Sklodowska Curie Doctoral Network and receive a salary in accordance with Marie Curie regulations for 36 months. The gross salary in Germany is 3719.13 EUR/month (or 4233.93 EUR/month with family allowance if eligible), with social security and income tax deducted. The position is fully funded and includes mobility and family allowances when eligible.
What's required
Applicants must have a Master's degree and documented experience in materials science, biomedical engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials engineering, engineering physics, or a related field, or equivalent education. Good oral and written English skills are required. Additional qualifications include experience in electron microscopy (environmental TEM and SEM), large data image treatment, corrosion characterization, local electrochemistry (e.g., SECM and SKPFM), and additive manufacturing of metals. Emphasis is placed on personal qualities such as independent work, goal orientation, focus under workload, teamwork, and academic writing skills. Applicants must not have a doctoral degree or be enrolled in a doctoral program and must comply with the MSCA mobility rule (not have resided or worked in Germany for more than 12 months in the past 36 months).
How to apply
Submit your application via the Hereon applicant portal, including a cover letter, CV, certified copy of your master's degree and grades, copies or drafts of your master's thesis and publications, and contact details for at least two references. Indicate the reference number code no. 2025/MO 5. Applications must be in English.
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