Master’s Opportunities in Materials Science in Germany

Master thesis opportunity in spin dynamics for NMR hyperpolarization at Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH , Institute of Biological Information Processing (IBI-7), Structural Biochemistry / Hyperpolarization Methods research group. The project sits at the interface of physics , chemistry , and materials science , with a strong focus on NMR , hyperpolarization , parahydrogen-induced polarization , spin dynamics , and low-field NMR . The group develops methods to enhance NMR/MRI signals of small molec...

Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH is offering a Master Thesis in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, geoscience, and related fields focused on the synthesis and characterization of NiAl layered double hydroxides as precursors for Ni-based CO₂ methanation catalysts . The project is rooted in power-to-gas technologies and the Sabatier reaction , aiming to convert hydrogen and carbon dioxide into synthetic methane. The research goal is to understand the structure-activity relationship o...

Fully funded Master’s opportunity in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering through the AMASE Joint Master Programme with Erasmus Mundus Scholarships . The programme is associated with Universität des Saarlandes in Germany and partner universities in Europe, making it a strong option for students interested in Materials Science , Engineering , Physics , Chemistry , and related natural sciences. Eligibility: Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Engineering, Physics...

Master Thesis Opportunity at Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH , Institute of Bio- and Geosciences - Biotechnology (IBG-1), in the Microscale Bioengineering research group. This thesis focuses on the development of a microfluidic system for single-cell analysis of photoautotrophic organisms . The project combines microfluidics , CAD design , chip fabrication, experimental testing, live-cell microscopy , and computer-assisted image analysis using deep learning methods. Students will contribute from t...

Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH is offering a Master’s thesis at the Ernst Ruska-Centre for Microscopy and Spectroscopy with Electrons (ER-C), specifically the department Physics of Nanoscale Systems (ER-C-1) . The project focuses on nitride-based semiconductor interfaces and investigates potential and polarization changes under laser illumination . You will use advanced electron microscopy and spectroscopy methods, including off-axis electron holography , scanning transmission electron microscopy...

Master thesis opportunity at the Institute of Bio- and Geosciences – Biotechnology (IBG-1) , Forschungszentrum Jülich, in the Microscale Bioengineering research group. The project focuses on the photosynthetic activity of photoautotrophic organisms at the single-cell level . You will work with a microscope-based saturation pulse method developed by the group (similar to PAM fluorometry) inside a microfluidic system , combining experimental biotechnology with fluorescence microscopy , computer-as...

DAAD is offering Study Scholarships for STEM disciplines for international students who want to pursue a Master’s degree in Germany . This scholarship supports high-achieving applicants from developing and emerging countries in innovation-driven STEM fields, including mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and engineering . The programme is for a full-time, on-campus Master’s degree at a state or state-recognised university in Germany . Interdisciplinary programmes are eligible only if...