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 Hydrological modelling in the context of forest ecosystems and climate change
Summary of PhD Program:
As PhD-candidate in this position you will be engaged in the large and collaborative project MW³ (Standardized monitoring of growth responses of important forest tree species to climatic extreme events) that is funded by WaldKlimaFonds and aims at developing a forest monitoring system to detect growth responses of important forest ecosystems in Central Europe to climatic extreme events. Within this project, the PhD project deals with the characterization of the impact of climatic extreme events on the water balance of forest ecosystems.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
2. Fully Funded PhD Position in Scaling of tape casting processes to produce oxide-ceramic-separators for next generation batteries
Summary of PhD Program:
Future battery technologies are urgently needed to make electromobility and home storage even cheaper, safer and more powerful. Solid-state batteries based on oxide-ceramic Li-ion conductors (electrolyte) are the most promising approach for significantly improving safety and performance. However, the ceramic materials must be manufactured using industrial processes and integrated into full cells. To keep costs as low as possible, thin separator layers are produced by film casting and assembled with a polymer-based cathode to form a battery cell. However, in order to produce a battery with the highest possible energy density and to make the process as economical as possible, various fundamental issues still need to be resolved.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
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3. Fully Funded PhD Position in Development of Carbon Molecular Sieves for the Separation of CO2 from Gas Mixtures
Summary of PhD Program:
To limit the impact of global warming, measures for the removal and subsequent reuse or permanent storage of CO2 are urgently required. For the removal of CO2, there are several technologies available. For example, CO2 can be selectively adsorbed on a suitable adsorbent material. A typical class of materials are carbon molecular sieves. Molecular sieves are materials with extremely narrow pores, which allow to separate gas molecules by their size. In this work, carbon molecular sieves shall be optimized regarding the adsorption selectivity and capacity for CO2 adsorption. This PhD project is part of the excellence cluster “Fuel Science Center”. The aim is to synthesize and evaluate climate neutral fuels from biomass or CO2.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
4. 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
5. 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
6. Fully Funded PhD Position in Investigation of Biomass Fractionation Techniques for Cellulose Fiber Production from non-wood Biomass
Summary of PhD Program:
Would you like to contribute to solutions to climate change and resource scarcity? Work with us at the Institute of Bio- and Geosciences – Plant Sciences (IBG-2). We develop novel bioeconomy concepts for the intensification and sustainability of plant production as well as the use of the produced biomass in integrated biorefinery processes. The IBG-2 has a globally leading position in plant phenotyping, focusing on dynamic plant-environment interaction combined with technology development, engineering, digitization and bioinformatics. One key aspect of the research at the IBG-2 targets alternative biomass, cell wall and secondary metabolite biochemistry and its interaction with biomass conversion techniques in integrated biorefinery processes. Through our work we target the development of plants and processes for future climate and production conditions, while reducing the environmental footprint.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
7. Fully Funded PhD Position in Application of digital biomarkers and machine learning for prediction of clinical symptoms
Summary of PhD Program:
As PhD student you will be responsible for patient evaluation in an ongoing clinical study collecting digital biomarkers in patients with Parkinson’s disease as well as support digital biomarker deployment in a planned clinical studies in oncology patients. In parallel, you will work on development of analysis pipelines for digital biomarker data and apply machine learning algorithms and advanced statistical methods to relevant clinical neuroscience questions. In addition, working in a team you will contribute to the further development of a digital biomarker platform allowing for collection of sensor-based data in real-life (i.e. using smartphone-embedded sensors).
Application Deadline: Open until filled
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8. Fully Funded PhD Position in Stochastic Predictive Optimization for the Electrical Grid
Summary of PhD Program:
In response to the urgent demands posed by climate change in an increasingly global economy and in addition to the goal of reducing dependence on imported energy sources and raw materials, the European energy system is considering a shift from an energy system based on fossil fuels that relies on large power plants, to a dynamic, supply- and demand-driven approach, often organized in local energy communities where renewable energy is the main source.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
9. Fully Funded PhD Position in Environmental Barrier Coating Systems for SiC/SiC CMCs with Enhanced High Temperature Capability
Summary of PhD Program:
SiC Fiber Reinforced-SiC Matrix Ceramic Matrix Composites (SiC/SiC CMC) are advanced structural materials developed for future gas turbine engine technology. Environmental Barrier Coatings (EBC) are required for the mitigation of oxidation and volatilization reactions of underlying SiC/SiC CMC in the engine atmosphere. State-of-the-art EBC systems comprised of a bond coat which provides oxidation resistance and a second volatilization barrier as a topcoat layer. The high-temperature limitation in these EBC/CMC systems currently stems from the low melting temperature of the bond coat material.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
10. Fully Funded PhD Position in Interfacial structures of LOHC molecules
Summary of PhD Program:
Would you like to actively shape the structural change in the Rhenish mining area together with us? With us you have the chance to join the newly founded Institute for Sustainable Hydrogen Economy (INW) with your ideas right from the start. Together with the H2 demonstration region, the INW forms the “Helmholtz Cluster for sustainable and Infrastructure-Compatible Hydrogen Economy” (HC-H2). Here, scientific foundations are laid in the field of innovative hydrogen technologies in order to advance research and development approaches with high sustainability potential and attractive economic prospects. You will be part of the institute`s department INW-1. In INW-1, the focus is on the elementary processes on the catalyst surface during the hydrogenation and dehydrogenation of hydrogen storage molecules. If you are interested in the topics of energy transition, sustainability and chemical hydrogen storage, then you are in your element here. Become part of the team and make the world a bit more sustainable!
Application Deadline: Open until filled
11. Fully Funded PhD Position in Structure-property relationships in the dimethyl ether/CO2 system for the hydrogen storage cycle
Summary of PhD Program:
Would you like to actively shape the structural change in the Rhenish mining area together with us? With us you have the chance to join the newly founded Institute for Sustainable Hydrogen Economy (INW) with your ideas right from the start. Together with the H2 demonstration region, the INW forms the “Helmholtz Cluster for sustainable and Infrastructure-Compatible Hydrogen Economy” (HC-H2). Here, scientific foundations are laid in the field of innovative hydrogen technologies in order to advance research and development approaches with high sustainability potential and attractive economic prospects. You will be part of the institute`s department INW-1. In INW-1, the focus is on the elementary processes on the catalyst surface during the hydrogenation and dehydrogenation of hydrogen storage molecules. If you are interested in the topics of energy transition, sustainability and chemical hydrogen storage, then you are in your element here. Become part of the team and make the world a bit more sustainable!
Application Deadline: Open until filled
12. Fully Funded PhD Position in Neuroscience, Neurobiology
Summary of PhD Program:
An intact visual pathway, from the optic nerve via subcortical centers to the visual cortex, is a prerequisite for successful transmission and processing of the visual input of a retina implant. Thus, the aim of the present project is to study adaptations in the brain of blind rats using several in vitro and in vivo imaging methods.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
13. Fully Funded PhD Position in FAIR Data for Field Phenotyping – Developing a Data Model for Diverse Field Phenotyping Data
Summary of PhD Program:
Would you like to contribute to solutions to climate change and resource scarcity? Work with us at the Institute of Bio- and Geosciences – Plant Sciences (IBG-2). We develop novel bioeconomy concepts for the intensification and sustainability of plant production as well as the use of the produced biomass in integrated biorefinery processes. The IBG-2 has a globally leading position in plant phenotyping, focusing on dynamic plant-environment interaction combined with technology development, engineering, digitization and bioinformatics. One key aspect of the research at the IBG-2 targets alternative biomass, cell wall and secondary metabolite biochemistry and its interaction with biomass conversion techniques in integrated biorefinery processes. Through our work we target the development of plants and processes for future climate and production conditions, while reducing the environmental footprint. This PhD project is embedded in the DFG project FAIRAgro (www.fairagro.net).
Application Deadline: Open until filled
14. Fully Funded PhD Position in System-level integrated circuit design and modeling for scalable quantum computing architectures
Summary of PhD Program:
We are working on scalable electronic architectures based on semiconductor spin quantum bits (qubits) to make the vision of a universal quantum computer reality. For 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 cryogenic integrated circuits for qubit control and readout in state-of-the-art CMOS technologies. Since qubits are extremely sensitive and operate in temperatures at low millikelvin levels, 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
15. Fully Funded PhD Position in Three-dimensional characterization of metal electrodes by X-ray tomography
Summary of PhD Program:
In pursuit of better energy storage solutions, IEK-9 is researching novel battery systems such as metal-air utilizing environmentally friendly, cheap, abundant materials (e.g. Zinc or Iron). The leap to practical application of metal-air batteries won’t happen without deep understanding of the degradation processes occurring at different conditions and modes of operation. The failure mechanism of a cell is often manifested by changes in the morphology of active material. However, besides the anode, such a cell consists of electrolyte, cathode (membrane providing oxygen for reaction), current collector and separator. This makes the whole system more complex. Even a slight change to pH or molarity of electrolyte, might drastically alter its behavior, and up to now – there is no comprehensive study quantitatively linking the environmental variables (pH, molarity) with observed morphology and electrochemical information.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
16. Fully Funded PhD Position in Computer Vision for Dislocation Analysis in Materials Science
Summary of PhD Program:
The multidisciplinary Institute for Advanced Simulation – Materials Data Science and Informatics (IAS-9) brings together disciplines ranging from data analysis and machine learning to materials simulation, research data management and software development under one roof. In doing so, we extract new information from simulations and experiments, identify patterns, structure, and trends in microscopy data, and ultimately improve our understanding of why materials, processes, or general systems work the way they do. In addition, we benefit from a strong connection to the Ernst-Ruska-Centre for Electron Microscopy and to the Jülich Supercomputing Center. One part of our research activity is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of materials science and electron microscopy.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
17. 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
18. Fully Funded PhD Position in Study the Protein / Protein Interface Energetics by Means of Free Energy Calculations Performed Using ML/MM Potentials
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
19. 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
20. 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
21. Fully Funded PhD Position in The Performance Assessment of a Novel Satellite Instrument to 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
22. Fully Funded PhD Position in Learning Embeddings for Earth Observation Applications with Supercomputing
Summary of PhD Program:
Are you interested in pursuing a research project in data science using AI on state-of-the-art supercomputers? Our labs, “Applied Machine Learning” and “AI and Machine Learning for Remote Sensing”, are seeking applicants for a joint PhD student position at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) focusing on learning versatile embeddings in the field of remote sensing. At JSC, we operate one of Europe`s most powerful High Performance Computing (HPC) systems for scientific and engineering applications. Our labs are deeply engaged in developing parallel Machine Learning (ML) methods that can be scaled on HPC, as these systems offer a robust solution for a data-intensive application that require vast data storage and high processing capabilities.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
23. Fully Funded PhD Position in Learning Embeddings for Earth Observation Applications with Supercomputing
Summary of PhD Program:
Are you interested in pursuing a research project in data science using AI on state-of-the-art supercomputers? Our labs, “Applied Machine Learning” and “AI and Machine Learning for Remote Sensing”, are seeking applicants for a joint PhD student position at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) focusing on learning versatile embeddings in the field of remote sensing. At JSC, we operate one of Europe`s most powerful High Performance Computing (HPC) systems for scientific and engineering applications. Our labs are deeply engaged in developing parallel Machine Learning (ML) methods that can be scaled on HPC, as these systems offer a robust solution for a data-intensive application that require vast data storage and high processing capabilities.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
24. Fully Funded PhD Position in Integrating Large-Scale Energy System Models into High Performance Computers
Summary of PhD Program:
Large energy system models optimize the size, allocation and operation of components based on simplified assumptions and finite time steps. Currently, their maximum size and level of detail is limited by the capabilities of commercial solvers such as Gurobi and the computational resources. Therefore, the integration of energy system models into high performance computers is a crucial step to optimize Europe`s future energy system to a high level of detail.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
25. Fully Funded PhD Position in High Dimensional Multi Omics Data Integration
Summary of PhD Program:
Your project has the aim to develop novel (interactive) workflow tools for high dimensional data integration and data mining. The data used should comprise multiple omics disciplines e.g. transcripts, metabolites and epigenetic signals. Currently many analyses comprise ad-hoc methods or “standard” procedures that are disjunct.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
26. Fully Funded PhD Position in Machine Learning for Annotation and Design of Gene Regulatory Elements in Plants
Summary of PhD Program:
Are you passionate about leveraging machine learning for enhancing our understanding of gene regulation? Then join the Omics Lab at the subinstitute of Bioinformatics (IBG-4) at the Institute of Biosciences and Geosciences (IBG). Our lab investigates the connection between gene sequence and gene regulation in plants using machine learning and “omic” technologies. Our work contributes to understanding the relationship between genome, environment and phenotype on the molecular level, with particular application to crops. We are a member of the Cluster of Excellence on Plant Sciences CEPLAS that aims to address challenges for sustainable food production and ecosystem maintenance posed by the increasing population and climate change.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
27. Fully Funded PhD Position in Quantum Control Theory for scalable semiconductor Quantum Computing architectures
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. Are you looking for a new challenge? Our team is looking forward to receiving your application!
Application Deadline: Open until filled
28. Fully Funded PhD Position in Multi-scale tomographic analysis of porous catalysts for hydrogen applications
Summary of PhD Program:
Your ideas and work support the department Electrocatalytic Interface Engineering, headed by Prof. Simon Thiele, in the team Composite Membrane Analysis and Design, headed by Dr. Thomas Böhm. The department focuses on the production, analysis and simulation of functionally optimal structures in electrochemical systems from the nanometer scale to the micrometer scale, with a focus on tomographic analyses of porous materials.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
29. Fully Funded PhD Position in Hybrid Soil Microbiome Modeling
Summary of PhD Program:
You will combine process-based and machine-learning models to establish a hybrid modeling approach for the soil microbiome within a young, dynamic and interdisciplinary team in an international working environment. Your work will be connected with the “Digital Agricultural Avatar” developed in the DFG-funded Cluster of Excellence PhenoRob (www.phenorob.de).
Application Deadline: Open until filled
30. Fully Funded PhD Position in Artificial Intelligence for Air Quality Forecasting
Summary of PhD Program:
In this position, you will be an active part of our ESDE research group and take over responsibility for developing novel solutions to air quality forecasting with machine learning models. As a starting point of your thesis, you will extend and enhance our air quality forecasting tool MLAir so that it can be applied to a variety of air pollutants and in regions outside of central Europe. You shall also improve computational aspects of the model deployment and evaluation. During your PhD you will work togehter with a large and growing network of scientific AI experts from around the world.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
31. Fully Funded PhD Position in Characterization methods of PEM water electrolysis components
Summary of PhD Program:
The electrocatalytic interface engineering department led by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Simon Thiele focuses on synthesis, manufacturing, analysis and simulation of functional materials to find an optimum structure on small scales from the micrometer to the nanometer scale. The investigated materials and systems play an essential role in sustainable technologies like water- and CO2-electrolyzers, as well as in fuel cells.
