Are you holding Master’s degree and looking for fully funded PhD positions? Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany invites online application for multiple funded PhD Programs / fully funded PhD positions in various research areas.
Candidates interested in fully funded PhD positions can check the details and may apply as soon as possible. Interested and eligible applicants may submit their online application for PhD programs via the University’s Online Application Portal.
1. Fully Funded PhD Position in Optimal control theory for full-stack superconducting quantum processor
Summary of PhD Program:
The Peter Grünberg Institute for Quantum Control (PGI-8) at the Forschungszentrum Jülich specializes in novel optimization strategies for emerging quantum technologies. These emerging technologies aim to provide transformative changes to our society, including how we think about information, and unlocking vast calculations for the natural sciences, logistical problem solving, and high-performance computation. Our group has pioneered the application of quantum optimal control methods to quantum computation and many-body quantum systems. This includes the development of physical models and model reduction techniques as well as algorithmic advances of in-situ optimization and machine learning to tackle the complex processes inherent to scalable quantum devices.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
2. Fully Funded PhD Position in Cryo-EM of membrane remodeling proteins
Summary of PhD Program:
For the Ernst Ruska-Centre for Microscopy and Spectroscopy with Electrons under the direction of Prof. Sachse, you will be working on cryo-EM studies of membrane remodelling proteins in the field of Structural Biology at our institute. The Sachse lab recently determined a series of cryo-EM structures of bacterial as well as eukaryotic members of the endosomal sorting complexes required for transport (ESCRT) protein family. In order to gain a deep structural understanding, we biochemically purify and reconstitute ESCRT protein complexes in lipid environments and visualize them by cryo-EM methods. You will be working in a network of membrane biological research and latest cryo-EM infrastructure.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
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3. Fully Funded PhD Position in From controlling quantum processors to variational quantum algorithms
Summary of PhD Program:
The Peter Grünberg Institute for Quantum Control (PGI-8) at the Forschungszentrum Jülich specializes in novel optimization strategies for emerging quantum technologies. These emerging technologies aim to provide transformative changes to our society, including how we think about information, and unlocking vast calculations for the natural sciences, logistical problem solving, and high-performance computation. Our group has pioneered the application of quantum optimal control methods to quantum computation and many-body quantum systems. This includes the development of physical models and model reduction techniques as well as algorithmic advances of in-situ optimization and machine learning to tackle the complex processes inherent to scalable quantum devices.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
4. Fully Funded PhD Position in Development and Characterization of Tailormade Materials for Orbital Cinematography
Summary of PhD Program:
Several open positions are available at Peter Grünberg Institute – Quantum Nanoscience (PGI-3). The positions are funded by the European Union through the ERC Synergy Grant “Photoemission Orbital Cinematography: An Ultrafast Wavefunction Lab”. Directly watching in slow-motion videos how electrons move in quantum mechanical orbitals and how this motion shapes the functionalities of condensed matter has been a dream shared by all natural and life sciences. Based on synergies between photoemission orbital tomography, ultrafast photoelectron spectroscopy, lightwave electronics and advanced theory, the project “Orbital Cinema” will turn this dream into reality, by creating a cinematography at unprecedented time scales, faster than a single oscillation period of light.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
5. Fully Funded PhD Position in Electronic system design and modeling for qubit initialization and readout in a scalable quantum architecture
Summary of PhD Program:
To make the vision of a universal quantum computer reality, we are working on scalable electronic architectures based on semiconductor spin quantum bits (qubits). For ultimately scaling up the number of qubits into the millions, it is crucial to move parts of the control electronics closer to the qubits. To achieve this, we design and implement integrated cryogenic circuits for qubit control and readout in state-of-the-art CMOS technologies. Since the qubits are extremely sensitive to disturbances and operate in temperatures down to a few hundred millikelvins, the requirements on power consumption, noise and area are severe. For this reason, it is necessary to develop new and groundbreaking architectures and circuit topologies. Modeling electronics and their interfaces to qubits in this challenging environment is an essential part of this.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
6. Fully Funded PhD Position in Electronic system design and modeling for scalable long-range qubit coupling architecture
Summary of PhD Program:
To make the vision of a universal quantum computer reality, we are working on scalable electronic architectures based on semiconductor spin quantum bits (qubits). For ultimately scaling up the number of qubits into the millions, it is crucial to move parts of the control electronics closer to the qubits. To achieve this, we design and implement integrated cryogenic circuits for qubit control and readout in state-of-the-art CMOS technologies. Since the qubits are extremely sensitive to disturbances and operate in temperatures down to a few hundred millikelvins, the requirements on power consumption, noise and area are severe. For this reason, it is necessary to develop new and groundbreaking architectures and circuit topologies. Modeling electronics and their interfaces to qubits in this challenging environment is an essential part of this.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
7. Fully Funded PhD Position in Quantitative Plant Sciences
Summary of PhD Program:
You have a deep interest in how plants optimize nutrient acquisition and acclimate to different soil conditions. You are curious about root functioning and preferably have some experience within plant root research, for example during your master thesis work. You enjoy designing, conducting, and analysing experiments. You enjoy math and quantitative approaches in science and have some affinity with modelling and or computer programming.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
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8. Fully Funded PhD Position in Cryogenic CMOS for Quantum Computing
Summary of PhD Program:
Would you like to contribute to the future fast and energy efficient computing systems and develop skills to enhance your competitiveness in the field of nano-technology? The Institute of Semiconductor Nanoelectronics (PGI 9) at Forschungszentrum Jülich is the right place for you! We focus on application oriented basic research in novel materials and innovative device concepts for both quantum and neuromorphic computing. PGI 9 has broad experience and competence in growth of semiconductor nanowires and quantum dots, epitaxy and analysis of group IV, III/V,III-nitrides and topological insulator nanostructures and their implementation in electronic and optical devices, fabrication of hybrid-nanostructures containing semiconductor / dielectric (ferroelectric) / superconductor / metal materials.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
9. Fully Funded PhD Position in Protein / Protein Interface Energetics
Summary of PhD Program:
Protein–protein interactions (PPIs) mediate a vast number of cellular pathways and processes, making them an important class of targets for drug discovery. However, decades of effort aimed at developing small molecule drugs to modulate PPIs have been rewarded with a relatively modest number of successes. The difficulty is thought to arise primarily from topology; The key issues of code scalability and the time scale problem will be addressed for the first time using a recently developed method that builds on metadynamics – an exact method to compute free energies – and the statistical mechanics of paths.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
10. Fully Funded PhD Position in Modeling RNA with artificial intelligence and computer simulations
Summary of PhD Program:
In this position, you will interface between the “Applied Machine Learning” lab and the “Computational Structural Biology” research group. Together, we are developing a new method to perform computer simulations of RNA based on machine learning. We will start with atomic resolution simulations, which we will then coarse-grain.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
11. Fully Funded PhD Position in Oxide interface electronics towards field-controlled polaritonics
Summary of PhD Program:
In this position, you will be guided to lead your own project in the field of oxide interface electronics. Inspired from state-of-the-art silicon technologies, you will create confined electronic systems with the goal to create a link between the confinement of electrons and their interaction with electric fieds and light irradition, aiming at novel applications in photonics.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
12. Fully Funded PhD Position in Development of scalable superconducting quantum systems
Summary of PhD Program:
One of the outstanding scientific challenges is the construction of an architecture and development of a methodology that can enable useful quantum computing. The mission of the newly founded Institute for Functional Quantum Systems, located in Aachen & Jülich (PGI-13, www.funqs.de), is to create the technological and scientific basis to make this a reality. We use superconducting qubits that operate at temperatures close to absolute zero and are controlled by high-speed signals. We focus on developing the quantum devices, improving their coherence and materials, and implementing quantum gates and algorithms. A key requirement is to preserve high quality quantum operations as we scale. Overcoming these exciting challenges lies at the interface between scientific research and engineering insight.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
13. Fully Funded PhD Position in Automated creation of energy engineering
Summary of PhD Program:
In the Institute of Energy and Climate Research – Energy Systems Engineering (IEK-10) we focus on the optimal design and operation of integrated, decentralized energy systems with a high share of renewable energy. Computer simulation and numerical optimization are our essential tools to arrive at efficient, reliable and cost-effective solutions. We contribute both to the development of mathematical models and to the development of improved simulation methods and optimization algorithms. Our methods and software-tools are validated against operating data of real systems. Furthermore, we conduct comprehensive case studies in order to test and further improve the scalability and the performance of our models and algorithms. Specially adapted methods and codes enable us to exploit the potential of high performance computing with the aim of solving particularly large and complex problems.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
14. Fully Funded PhD Position in Digital twins in safeguarding nuclear waste management
Summary of PhD Program:
Digital twins are already used in many industrial and planning applications. In nuclear engineering for example, they are used and further developed to improve the safety, operation and design of nuclear facilities. Digital twins also have a high potential for international nuclear material safeguards,e.g. for inspection planning, for optimizing the use of safeguards technologies, and for training purposes. The aim of this work is to explore the possibilities and limits of digital twins in safeguarding nuclear facilities, using the example of an interim storage facility and a geological repository for highly radioactive waste.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
15. Fully Funded PhD Position in Measure Atmospheric Dynamics
Summary of PhD Program:
The Institute of Energy and Climate Research – Stratosphere (IEK-7) and related universities are building a series of Spatial Heterodyne Spectrometers (SHS) for remote sensing of the Earth atmosphere. The activities are part of the International Satellite Program in Research and Education (INSPIRE) and a European Union funded activity to study innovative technologies in space. Scheduled launch dates for these novel instruments are from 2023 to 2026. The scientific objectives of the measurements are addressing open science questions related to the dynamics of the Upper Mesosphere and Lower Thermosphere. This region couples Earth`s lower atmosphere and nearer space and is facilitating both the influence of the atmosphere onto the ionosphere and hence our space assets as well as upper-atmosphere influences onto the lower atmosphere.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
16. Fully Funded PhD Position in Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Summary of PhD Program:
The PhD student will work in the framework of a DFG (German Research Foundation) funded project on the development, implementation, and application of methods from the broad field of Artificial Intelligence such as Deep Learning or Radiomics towards an improved diagnosis of brain tumor patients based on MRI and PET. Especial emphasis will be put on the correlation of novel neuroimaging techniques and radiomics features and machine learning models with the underlying histopathology by access to local tissue samples. During the project an integration into other related projects within the INM is conceivable, to address individual interests of the applicant, e.g., in PET/MRI hardware or sequence development.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
17. Fully Funded PhD Position in Filming Nano-Electrocatalysts
Summary of PhD Program:
At the „Electrocatalysis“ department of Prof. Karl Mayrhofer, we offer a PhD position within the team „Nanoanalysis of Electrochemical Processes“ lead by Dr. Andreas Hutzler. We are investigating degradation mechanisms within the framework of green energy conversion and climate change. The open position aims to understand catalyst stability at the nanoscale during electrochemical processes via operando liquid-phase transmission electron microscopy (LP-TEM).
Application Deadline: Open until filled
18. Fully Funded PhD Position in Nanostructured Catalyst Preparation
Summary of PhD Program:
You will be part of the “Novel Catalyst Design” department, headed by Prof. Dr. Marc Ledendecker. The department focuses on the fabrication of metal-based, inorganic catalysts for the global energy transition. We use many different nanoparticles to fabricate highly active supported catalysts. Specifically, this dissertation focuses on the preparation of platinum-based and iridium oxide-based catalysts for the acidic water splitting reaction as used in polymer-electrolyte membrane units. You will simultaneously have the opportunity to do your PhD at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) (incl. graduate school) and also use the infrastructure of TUM.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
19. Fully Funded PhD Position in Synthesis Automation
Summary of PhD Program:
You will be part of the Novel Catalyst Design department, headed by Prof. Dr. Marc Ledendecker. The department focuses on the fabrication of metal-based, inorganic catalysts for the global energy transition. We use many different nanoparticles to fabricate highly active supported catalysts. This PhD thesis specifically focuses on automating the synthesis route of e.g. platinum based and iridium oxide based catalysts for acidic water splitting reaction as used in polymer electrolyte membrane units. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to do your PhD at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) (incl. graduate school) and also to use the infrastructure of TUM.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
20. Fully Funded PhD Position in Learning Embeddings for Earth Observation Applications with Supercomputing
Summary of PhD Program:
The quality and quantity of Earth Observation (EO) data is increasing at a high rate. However its volume makes handing the data challenging, especially as the bandwidths between data centers do not grow accordingly. In your PhD, you will develop AI methods to enhance the accessibility and analysis of a vast amount of high-resolution, multi-source EO data. You will research ML methods of encode and compress high-volume EO data into practical, much smaller representations and scale them to large datasets on our supercomputers. These techniques are designed to efficiently exchange massive geospatial data for few-shots learning, and facilitating real-time searchers on petabyte-scale data. This research will take place within the scope of the recently funded EU project, Embed2Scale.
