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Material Characterization Professors and Supervisors in Germany
Professors in material characterization in germany
216 professors found
Professor
RWTH Aachen University
Germany
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Solid State Physics
Grain Boundary
High-temperature Alloys
Visiting professor
University of Bayreuth
Germany
Research Interests
Drilling Engineering
Petrophysics
Ultrasonic
Polish Language
C
Prof.
Leipzig University
Germany
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Physical Chemistry
Porous Media
Gas Adsorption
Phase Diagram
Professor
Technische Universität Dresden
Germany
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Supramolecular Chemistry
Adsorption Science
Coordination Chemistry
OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Germany
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Trace Element Analysis
Spectroscopy
Material Characterization
Has grant
Department of Chemistry Chair of Theoretical Chemistry and Catalysis Research Center Technische Univ
Germany
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Catalysis
Solid State Physics
Adsorption Science
University of Potsdam
Germany
Research Interests
Analytical Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Spectroscopy
Soil Ecology
Spectrometry
Professor for Mathematics in Engineering Sciences
Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Germany
Research Interests
Polymer Physics
Solid Mechanics
Manufacturing Engineering
Textile Engineering
Paper Engineering
RWTH Aachen University
Germany
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry
Waste Management
Spectroscopy
Sustainable Packaging
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Popular positions
Universität Duisburg-Essen
Germany
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4 days ago
The University of Duisburg-Essen in Duisburg, Germany, is recruiting two doctoral researchers/research associates for the project “Direct Bicarbonate-to-CO Electrolysis: Unlocking Green Syngas for a Resilient, Fossil-Free Chemical Industry (Bicarb2Syn)” . The positions are based in the Faculty of Engineering, Institute for Energy and Materials Processes, Particle Science and Technology. The research addresses sustainable energy conversion and carbon dioxide utilization. The Bicarb2Syn consortium...
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
+4 more
4 days ago
Saarland University
Closing soon
Germany
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1 month ago
Closing soon
PhD Position in Next-Generation Battery Materials at Saarland University, Germany The Chair of Energy Materials at Saarland University (Prof. Dr. Volker Presser) is recruiting a motivated PhD researcher to work on next-generation battery materials for sustainable energy technologies. The project is interdisciplinary and centers on battery chemistries beyond conventional Li-ion systems. Research topics include: sodium-ion batteries, magnesium-based battery systems, circular battery concepts, reco...
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
+3 more
1 month 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
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 |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Professor
Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt
Germany
Research Interests
Solid Mechanics
Structural Engineering
Adhesive Bonding
Micromechanics
Computational Mechanics
Prof. Dr. at Chemnitz University of Technology
Chemnitz University of Technology
Germany
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Solid Mechanics
Friction Stir Processing
Thermomechanical Processing
Micromechanics
Professor
Saarland University
Germany
Research Interests
Solid Mechanics
Hardware Engineering
Micromechanics
Flexible Electronics
Actuator Technology
Opportunities these professors hire for
Leibniz Institute for Crystal Growth
Just Landed
Germany
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Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
The Leibniz Institute for Crystal Growth (IKZ) in Berlin is offering a PhD student position (f/m/d) on High-Performance Float Zone Crystalline Silicon for Application in Einstein Telescope . This is a research-focused doctoral opportunity in a leading materials science and crystal-growth institute that works across basic research, applied research, and pre-industrial development in cooperation with universities, academies, and industry. The project is linked to the future Einstein Telescope , a ...
Chemistry
Materials Science
Astronomy
+4 more
Posted Yesterday
Frederik Haase
Just Landed
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
Germany
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Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
Applications are invited for a PhD position (m/f/d) in the group of Jun.-Prof. Frederik Haase at the Institute of Chemistry, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, in Halle (Saale), Germany. The project addresses an important challenge in reticular chemistry: how covalent materials, especially covalent organic frameworks (COFs), can be assembled and disassembled in water in a controlled way. The research is motivated by the potential of water-based assembly to open new biological and medical...
Chemistry
Materials Science
Polymer Chemistry
+4 more
Posted Yesterday
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
+8 more
4 days ago
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