Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD Opportunities in Electrochemistry in Germany
Phd Positions in electrochemistry in germany
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Universities with open PhD positions in electrochemistry in Germany include Universität Duisburg-Essen, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie and Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon.
Universität Duisburg-Essen
Germany
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4 days ago
The University of Duisburg-Essen in Duisburg, Germany, is recruiting a Doctoral Researcher in the Particle Science and Technology group within the Faculty of Engineering. The researcher will join the DFG-funded project “Uncovering the Interplay Between Iron-Oxide Nanoparticles and Nickel Substrates for Alkaline Oxygen Evolution.” The project examines how α-Fe 2 O 3 , γ-Fe 2 O 3 and Fe 3 O 4 interact with nickel substrates and affect catalytic activity during the alkaline oxygen evolution reactio...
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
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4 days ago
Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie
Germany
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1 week ago
Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) is advertising a PhD position on electrocatalyst materials for green hydrogen production , with a focus on operando spectroscopy , in situ spectroscopy , electrochemistry , and synchrotron-based X-ray spectroscopies . The project is aimed at investigating electrocatalysts relevant to sustainable hydrogen generation. It is a strong fit for candidates interested in materials science , chemistry , and advanced characterization methods at the interface of spectroscopy ...
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
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1 week ago
Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon
Germany
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1 week ago
PhD opportunity in high-throughput chemical conversion treatments for light metals at Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, Germany. The Department of Electrochemistry and Big Data at Hereon is offering a 3-year PhD position (part-time, 19.5 h/week) in Geesthacht near Hamburg. The project sits at the intersection of chemistry, electrochemistry, materials science, automation, and machine learning, with a strong focus on developing environmentally friendly chemical conversion coatings for aluminium and magnes...
Chemistry
Materials Science
Artificial Intelligence
+5 more
1 week ago
Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research
Germany
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1 month ago
Two fully funded PhD positions are available in experimental physics and physical chemistry at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research in Mainz, Germany . The projects sit at the interface of liquid spectroscopy , 2D materials , and electrochemistry , with a focus on fundamental questions in charge transfer at liquid interfaces . The positions are in the upcoming group of Mathieu Lizée , within the Molecular Spectroscopy department led by Professor Mischa Bonn . The successful candidates w...
Chemistry
Experimental Physics
Materials Science
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1 month ago
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Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie
Germany
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1 week ago
Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) is advertising a PhD position on electrocatalyst materials for green hydrogen production , with a focus on operando spectroscopy , in situ spectroscopy , electrochemistry , and synchrotron-based X-ray spectroscopies . The project is aimed at investigating electrocatalysts relevant to sustainable hydrogen generation. It is a strong fit for candidates interested in materials science , chemistry , and advanced characterization methods at the interface of spectroscopy ...
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
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1 week ago
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Technical University of Munich
Germany
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1 month ago
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PhD position in Analytical Chemistry / Physical Chemistry at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany . The Chair of Analytical Chemistry and Water Chemistry is recruiting for a doctoral project on advancing stable isotope analysis to study the mechanism of heterogeneous photocatalytic systems with kinetic isotope effect measurements . The work combines analytical chemistry , physical chemistry , photocatalysis , compound-specific isotope analysis (CSIA) , and mechanistic reaction studi...
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Materials Science
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1 month ago
International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life
Germany
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4 days ago
Max Planck School Matter to Life in Germany is offering a fully funded, integrated five-year MSc/PhD programme for students interested in chemistry and interdisciplinary molecular sciences. The two-year Master’s phase takes place at Heidelberg University or the University of Göttingen and covers chemistry, molecular systems, synthetic chemistry, biophysics, biomaterials, synthetic biology, complex systems, and the chemistry of living systems. Students then progress to a three-year PhD research p...
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Chemistry
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4 days ago
Living costs in Germany
Estimated costs in Germany.
MonthlyYearly | Germany |
|---|---|
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €552 $600/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | €828 $900/yr |
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Germany
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