PhD Student (f/m/d): Hydrogen isotope separation experiments, Research Training Group 2721: “Hydrogen Isotopes”

With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.

The Institute of Resource Ecology performs research to protect humans and the environment from hazards caused by pollutants resulting from technical processes that produce energy and raw materials.

• Experimental work on the separation of hydrogen isotopes with novel materials, conducting permeation and sorption experiments
• Collaboration with the research groups of the Graduiertenkolleg/ Research Training Group GRK 2721 with a specific focus on experimental validation of numerical results
• Publication of scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals
• Presenting research results at conferences and workshops
• Participation and active involvement in the organization of events within the structured doctoral program at the University of Leipzig

• Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of chemistry, physics, materials science or related area
• Basic knowledge in radiochemistry and crystallography - knowledge and experience in experimental/analytical work and radionuclide handling desirable
• Willingness to work in dedicated radiochemistry laboratories and handle open radionuclides
• Very good written and fluent verbal communication skills in English; German skills are an advantage

• A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
• Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
• A structured PhD program with a comprehensive range of continuing education and networking opportunities - more information about the PhD program at the HZDR can be found at https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=1908
• Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
• We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
• Numerous company health management offerings
• Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
• An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"