PhD position – Improving the stability and efficiency of suspension plasma spraying

  • Scholarship
  • Germany

Forschungszentrum Jülich

Your Job:

You are working in a publicly funded collaborative project with a German university. The goal is the targeted improvement of the stability and efficiency of the suspension plasma spraying process by means of adapted diagnostic methods. The particular difficulty in adapting these methods for suspension plasma spraying lies in the high local and temporal resolution required, the separation of the individual plasmas, and the selection of the radiation from the droplets/particles. In addition, the deposition conditions will be investigated to identify mechanisms affecting the layer properties. The deposition efficiency is another important aspect.

Your tasks will include in particular:

  • Collaboration in the cooperation project (coordination with the project partner, participation in project meetings, writing project reports, etc.)
  • Intensive exchange with internal and external colleagues
  • Participation in national and international conferences (incl. presentation of your research results)
  • Writing scientific publications

Your Profile:

  • A degree (Master) in mechanical engineering, physics, materials science or a related subject with a total of 300 credits (Bachelor and Master) and an overall grade of at least “good”.
  • Knowledge in the field of ceramics and coating technology is advantageous.
  • A high degree of independence and willingness to show commitment
  • Very reliable and conscientious working style
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Very good knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

  • A highly motivated working group as well as an international and interdisciplinary working environment at one of Europe’s largest research establishments
  • Outstanding scientific and technical infrastructure
  • Opportunity to participate in (international) conferences and project meetings
  • Continuous scientific mentoring by your scientific advisor
  • Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work
  • Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/judocs
  • Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service

The position is for a fixed term of 3 years. Pay in line with 75 % of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). Pay higher than the basic pay may be possible. Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: https://www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

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