PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in materials science in germany

RWTH Aachen University and the DWI - Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials are associated with open opportunities in the RG Wittkowski group, led by Prof. Raphael Wittkowski. The group works on theoretical physics and active soft matter, with research topics including computational fluid dynamics (CFD), acoustofluidics, microfluidics, microrobots, ultrasound, programmable and intelligent materials, 3D bioprinting, acoustic levitation, and artificial neural networks. A major software compon...

Technische Universität Berlin is advertising a Postdoc / Research Associate position in Applied Geochemistry of Terrestrial Systems within the Institute of Applied Geosciences, Faculty VI (Planning Building Environment). The role focuses on geosciences , especially mineralogy , petrology , and geochemistry , with hands-on responsibility for the laser ICP-MS laboratory (Agilent 8900 Triple Quad and Teledyne Excimer Laser Ablation System). The successful candidate will contribute to research and t...

University of Bayreuth is advertising a PhD Student (m/f/d) position within the Collaborative Research Center CRC 1487 “Iron upgraded” , hosted by the Chair of Operando-Analytics for Electrochemical Energy Storage . The project is centered on iron-based oxides and iron molybdate catalysts , with a strong focus on understanding real and working structures under ex situ and operando conditions. The successful candidate will work in an interdisciplinary and international environment and contribute ...

Ruhr-Universität Bochum is advertising a postdoctoral position with Professor Sebastian Kruss in physical chemistry . The project focuses on light-induced quantum friction of carbon nanotubes in water , bringing together topics in physics , chemistry , and materials science . The position is funded by the RESOLV cluster and is offered at TV-L E13 for 2 years . The post highlights an ideal background in optics , microscopy , spectroscopy , nanofluidics , or materials . This is a research-focused ...

The Calvino Group at the University of Freiburg is recruiting for a PhD position in polymer chemistry , materials science , and functional paper materials . The project focuses on mechanochromic paper and self-reporting materials for visualizing stress distribution in paper structures. The successful candidate will work on integrating molecular stress sensors into paper fibers and translating molecular-scale events into optical signals that reveal stress accumulation and damage before failure. T...

University of Bayreuth is advertising a funded PhD position for a Doctoral Researcher (m/f/d) in Life Cycle Assessment and Resource Efficiency of Lignin-Based Materials within the project LignUp . The project explores how lignin, a waste stream from the pulp and paper industry, can be transformed into porous carbon materials for batteries, supercapacitors, and adsorbents for critical metal recovery and water treatment. The doctoral researcher will focus on assessing the environmental impacts and...

PhD opportunity at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany in NMR spectroscopy , microelectronics , and CMOS integrated circuit design . The Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT) at KIT is recruiting a Doctoral Researcher for a 3-year project within the Collaborative Research Center HyPERiON (CRC 1527) . The research focuses on smart miniaturized shimsets for NMR spectroscopy , combining magnetic resonance instrumentation, precision analog and mixed-signal electronics, microsyste...

PhD and PostDoc opportunities are available in BaTiO3-based integrated photonics with Sebastian W. Schmitt at Fraunhofer IOF and in connection with Friedrich Schiller University Jena . This is a research-focused opening for candidates interested in photonics, optics, functional materials, and integrated device development. The post explicitly states that applications are being accepted through an online application link. The linked application page references the PhD program at the Abbe School o...

Ruhr University Bochum is advertising a three-year PhD position in synthesis and atomic-scale characterization of high entropy alloy (HEA) nanoparticles for electrocatalysis . The project is hosted by the Chair of Atomic-scale Characterisation in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and is supervised by Prof. Dr. Tong Li . The research focuses on understanding how HEA nanoparticle composition, structure, and surface chemistry control catalytic activity and stability in water electrocatalysis an...