PhD Student (f / m / d) Magnetically assisted Solvent Extraction of rare earths in variable gravitational fields
With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1, 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 Fluid Dynamics is conducting basic and applied research in the fields of thermo-fluid dynamics and magnetohydrodynamics in order to improve the sustainability, the energy efficiency and the safety of industrial processes.
The Group Electromagnetic separation is looking for a PhD Student (f / m / d) Magnetically assisted Solvent Extraction of rare earths in variable gravitational fields.
This position is financially supported by the German Aerospace Center (DLR) with funds provided by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) due to an enactment of the German Bundestag under Grant No. DLR 50WM (Magsolex II).
Your tasks
- Conduct rare-earth solvent extraction experiments, cf. project description, with tailored magnetic field
- Laser Interferometry, PIV experiments to measure space- and time- resolved scalar transfer during rare-earth extraction / stripping with / without magnetic fields
- Prepare, drafting safety document (ESDP) and perform experiment on the project planned parabolic campaign around
- Publicity of research results, in conferences, peer reviewed publications, seminars etc.
- Prepare oneself as a qualified PhD candidate (f / m / d) at / before the end of the project period with a well scheduled finishing plan towards a well-written dissertation to be defended
- Other project related works
Your profile
Completed university studies (Master / Diploma) in the field of Chemical Engineering, Mechanic Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or related fieldBasic chemistry lab skillsOptical experiment, laser interferometry, PIV, PTV, ultrasound, spectrometry is a big bonusSelf-organized working stylePresentation skill in front of publicScientific writing in EnglishCapable to work in a teamEnglish is mandatory, German language skill is a bonusCapable of doing basic programming tasks with one language Matlab, Python, C, C++ etc.Our offer
A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environmentScientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunitiesA 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 here (We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hoursNumerous company health management offeringsEmployee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate BenefitsAn employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas / transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system.