Forschungszentrum Julich invites online Application for number of Fully Funded PhD Degree at various Departments. We are providing a list of Fully Funded PhD Programs available atForschungszentrum Julich.
Eligible candidate may Apply as soon as possible.
(01) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Position – Study the Protein / Protein Interface Energetics by Means of Free Energy Calculations Performed Using ML/MM Potentials
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.
Deadline : Open until filled
(02) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD position – Improving the stability and efficiency of suspension plasma spraying
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.
Deadline : Open until filled
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(03) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Position – Location-based system solutions for CO2 capture from air using adsorber technology
- Process analyses focusing on the energy demand of the direct air capture (DAC) as a function of the ambient conditions Location-specific solutions optimizing the adsorption/desorption cycles using innovative system concepts Techno-economic assessment of developed solutions Joint experimental investigations with our project partner IEK-1 on selected adsorbents in order to collect specific information on the adsorption performance of these materials for DAC under various pressure and temperature conditions Dynamic system modeling based on characterized materials, which serves as the backbone for the final validation step: the validation of the DAC concept based on the adsorbent path with the help of experiments in a mini-plant
Deadline : Open until filled
(04) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Position – Cryogenic CMOS for Quantum Computing
- Fabrication of nanometer transistors with small nanowires in the cleanroom of the Helmholtz Nano Facility (HNF) Analysis of electrical properties of the devices by a variety of characterization, for example I-V, C-V and pulse measurements at both room temperature and cryogenic temperature Interaction with other group members, working on fabrication process and electronic characterization for continuous device optimizations Collaboration with international partners regarding device simulations and specific characterizations
Deadline : Open until filled
(05) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Position – High-performance Simulation of Micron-scale Plasticity of Crystalline Matter
The field of micron-scale plasticity is particularly interesting as size-dependent behaviour, intermittency and far-from-equilibrium processes directly show in the resulting mechanical properties. At this length-scale simulation methods such as Discrete Dislocation Dynamics are becoming capable of modeling the evolution of the entire microstructure and, thus, can help in understanding such technologically rather relevant phenomena. One of the open challenges to understand is why and when dislocations show scale-free avalanche behaviour, and whether these events can be predicted. To this end, dislocation simulation tools have to be developed and applied, combined with various methods from the field of data science. The main goal is to provide physical understanding of the novel experimental findings of our international research partners we are in close contact with. As such, the position offers the opportunity to be involved in fruitful international collaborations.
Deadline : Open until filled
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(06) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Position on Geochemical Processes and Multiphase Flow in Porous Media
- Exploring geochemical processes (e.g. coupled mineral dissolution and precipitation) leading to gas generation in water saturated porous media to assess their consequences on solute transport Development and application of dynamic macroscopic experiments combined with magnetic resonance imaging to gain insights into relevant processes Collaboration in the development of mechanistic models to describe system evolution, testing models against experimental observations Processing of the data and scientific interpretation of the results Independent presentation of the results at scientific conferences and in scientific publications
Deadline : Open until filled
(07) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Positions – Quantitative Plant Sciences
Doctoral theses are offered in the following subject areas: Topic 1: ROOTED: Root plasticity responses to low P as modulated by N availability Topic 2: Root2Resilience: Simulation of root system architecture for the discovery of traits covering resilience to Climate Change.
Deadline : Open until filled
(08) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Position – Sulfide-based solid electrolyte materials for battery applications
The widespread adoption of Li-ion batteries can be found in devices ranging from small personal electronics to larger battery banks used in electric vehicles and stationary energy storage for renewable energy. These batteries, although having large capacities have the inherent disadvantage of being a fire hazard leading to a high risk of catastrophic failure. Novel solid-state batteries represent a possible route for the next generation of electrochemical energy storage devices due to their higher stability, longer lifetime, and high energy density. Out of the potential candidates for solid-state electrolytes, sulfide-based materials are promising due to their high ionic conductivity and good processability. However, due to the relatively narrow electrochemical window of these materials, compatibility with electrodes is challenging. You will synthesize sulfide-based electrolytes for solid-state batteries and characterize them electrochemically and in material science. The correlation between structure and electrochemical performance is one of the main focuses of the dissertation. The produced materials will be used as electrolytes in solid state batteries to evaluate and further optimize their electrochemical properties. Electrolyte-electrode interfacial engineering will be conducted, including but not limited to surface coating/deposition methods. Your tasks in detail:
Deadline : Open until filled
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(09) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Position – Investigation of the stability and corrosion behavior of uranium nitrides
Innovative nuclear reactor concepts are currently intensively discussed internationally. For the operation of most of these concepts novel fuels are envisaged, in particular materials with a matrix of uranium nitride (UN) due to their good thermophysical properties. In addition to their suitability as nuclear fuel, the stability of the materials in contact with aqueous solutions, among other things, is of great interest for the safety assessment of a repository. At IEK-6, such investigations are being carried out to maintain competence as part of the European collaborative project FREDMANS.
The work is carried out in close cooperation with European partners. One focus is on the investigation of the oxidation behavior under conditions relevant for interim storage, as well as the conversion of the nitride matrix into an oxide matrix.
Deadline : Open until filled
(10) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Position – Organic and Perovskite solar cells
Organic and perovskite solar cells are among the emerging photovoltaic technologies that can contribute to the energy transition in the near future. Compared to silicon devices, these solution-processed solar cells are cost-effective and environmentally friendly, and they allow novel applications thanks to their flexibility and partial transparency. However, the efficiency and lifetime of these solar cells still need to be improved. In addition to materials development, it is known that the fabrication process plays a decisive role in their performance. Therefore, one of the challenges for further optimization is to rationalize the effects of processing conditions on the subtle nanomorphology formed during the production of the photoactive layers. The aim of the project is to understand the relationship between the fabrication process and the resulting structures based on the fundamental physical and material properties. This theoretical work makes use of a novel, worldwide unique phase field simulation method. In this exciting job you can expect:
Deadline : Open until filled
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(11) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD position – Investigation of flow of blood in 3D channels that mimic the brain vasculature (Biophysics)
In the proposed project we exploit the new opportunities of 3D microfluidics achieved by selective laser-induced etching to address three long standing questions on the dynamics of blood flow which are normally literary hidden and now have become accessible:
- 1) How does the blood start to flow following cardiac arrest?
- 2) What is the effect of anomalies in the microvascular structure, such as aneurysms, on blood flow?
- 3) How do high concentrations of amyloids in proteinopathic diseases such as Alzheimer affect RBCs?
Deadline : Open until filled
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(12) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Position – Robust Energy Supply: The impact of disruptive events on the security of supply of the integrated German energy system
Current political events highlight the vital importance of a robust and affordable energy supply. This thesis will primarily address questions pertaining to the security of supply of the existing and future sector-coupled German energy system within both a European and global context. In the course of this research, you will investigate which disruptive events and crises could endanger the security of supply and what an effective strategy for a robust energy supply could look like.
Thereby, you will identify potentially disruptive events from the perspective of energy demand and derive short- and medium-term scenarios so as to be able to investigate them using existing energy system models from the IEK-3. In doing so, you will explore questions such as: What black swan events, natural disasters, political decisions or crises, and what technological innovations, would be conceivable and how can these be modeled? How would these affect the energy system, and how would the energy system need to be designed for a robust energy supply? To answer these, you will contribute to the further development an existing energy system model based on Python. Your tasks include:
Deadline : Open until filled
(13) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD position – Synthesis and structural investigation of self-assembled cluster crystals from DNA-based nano-constructs
Just as the particles (atoms and/or colloids) in ordinary crystals are arranged in a periodic lattice, cluster crystals are states of matter in which the lattice sites are occupied by clusters consisting of several particles. The interaction between the particles is purely repulsive, leading thereby to the counterintuitive result of clustering in the absence of attractions. The successful candidate will undertake the demanding task of synthesis and study the self-assembly of nanosized DNA-polymer cluster-forming constructs with dendritic and linear architecture.
Deadline : Open until filled
(14) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Position – Electronic system design and modeling for scalable long-range qubit coupling architecture
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. Specific tasks are:
Deadline : Open until filled
(15) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Position – Pre-Silicon Verification Environment for Neuromorphic Computing Hardware Demonstrators
Our team is working on integrated circuits (ICs) which combine analog and digital components from modern CMOS technologies. One research focus within the NEUROTEC II research project is the development of ICs for novel computing devices using memristive elements to advance into the Beyond Moore computing regime. For that, we research on the co-integration of memristors onto commercial CMOS processes, creating a memristive computing system with heterogeneous neuromorphic accelerators on a single die. The focus of this doctoral work will be to develop and establish a pre-silicon verification environment using the universal verification methodology (UVM) for the heterogeneous architecture of a neuromorphic accelerator. Specific tasks are:
Deadline : Open until filled
(16) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Position – Assessment of an innovative process chain for green hydrogen and methanol provision
The use of green hydrogen in certain industry sectors (e.g., chemical industry or in steelmaking) is without an alternative to reach greenhouse gas neutrality. Besides of the availability of huge amounts of renewable energy the presence of water has an essential impact on the ‘green hydrogen’ potential especially in dry regions like western Africa. The transformation from hydrogen to methanol can be advantageous because of its better storage and transportation characteristics under ambient conditions. In the realm of this PhD position the techno-economic potential of an innovative process route for green hydrogen and methanol provision is going to be assessed. The process route is innovative as the needed water is adsorbed from the ambient air and this way important local ground water resources can be saved.
Deadline : Open until filled
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(17) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Positions – Development and Characterization of Tailormade Materials for Orbital Cinematography
We look for excellent candidates who are interested in experimental work
in the field of ultrathin and highly ordered molecular films.
Your primary tasks will be:
- Development and characterization of tailormade materials for orbital cinematography at the Sample Foundry in Jülich
- Participation in light wave electronics and time-resolved two photon-photoemission experiments
- Collaboration with theorists to obtain full understanding of the developed samples systems
- Preparation of scientific publications and presentations
- Participation in and presentation at conferences in Germany and abroad
Deadline : Open until filled
(18) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD-Position – Development of scalable superconducting quantum systems
This position focuses on building, operating, and testing superconducting quantum devices. Your tasks in detail are:
- Design and fabrication of superconducting quantum circuits
- Setting up experimental systems for cryogenic measurements
- Development of a microwave quantum control & readout stack
- Development of Python code to operate quantum systems
- Detailed experimental characterization of superconducting qubits to quantify performance and identify limiting physical mechanisms
- Perform quantum device calibrations, benchmarking, and run quantum algorithms
- Presenting and publishing the research on an international stage
Deadline : Open until filled
(19) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD position – From controlling quantum processors to variational quantum algorithms
- Develop techniques to simulate and control the dynamics of increasingly more complex quantum systems
- Design and optimize implementations on atomic or superconducting processors from basic control components, to small circuits, to variational quantum algorithms
- Cooperate with experimental partners which build quantum processors
- Model major sources of experimental error for better control and error mitigation techniques
Deadline : Open until filled
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(20) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Position – Cryo-EM of membrane remodeling proteins
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.
Deadline : Open until filled
(21) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Position – Development of new UHV Technologies for the “Einstein Telescope for Graviational Waves Detection”
Gravitational waves from colliding black holes, exploding stars or maybe from dark ages of the universe tell us about the evolution of our cosmos. Following the Nobel Prize in physics of 2017, we are now planning the next generation of even more sensitive observations. The so-called “Einstein-Telescope” (ET) is European`s future in gravitational wave detection. It might be built in the Euregio. For more information, see https://www.einsteintelescope.nl or http://www.et-gw.eu Gravitational waves are detected by laser interferometers based on the concept of the Michelson Interferometer. The ET will include six of those interferometers with arm lengths of 10 km each in an underground, triangular configuration. To avoid interaction of the laser beams with air or any residual gas the laser beams will travel in ultrahigh vacuum tubes (UHV) with a diameter of approximately 1 m. In total, there will be 120 km of those tubes. It will be by far the largest UHV system ever built. You will work on the design of the vacuum system.
Deadline : Open until filled
(22) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD position – Optimal control theory for full-stack superconducting quantum processor
- Develop techniques to simulate and control the dynamics for increasing system complexities
- Implement and optimize small quantum circuits on superconducting qubits with respect to practical short-depth (NISQ) quantum algorithms
- Cooperate and actively work with experimental partners developing quantum processors using this technological platform
- Design and implement optimization techniques for full-stack improvement of quantum algorithms
- Model major sources of experimental error for control theory or for error mitigation techniques
Deadline : Open until filled
(23) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD positions – High-performance Simulation and Optimization of Energy Systems
In response to the urgent demands arising from climate change in an ever-growing global economy, as well as the goal of reducing dependence on imported energy sources and raw materials, the European energy system is facing a paradigm shift: away from a system based on the import of fossil fuels and relying on centralized utilities operated by large power plants, towards a dynamic, supply- and demand-driven approach, often organized in local energy communities where renewable energy is the main source. To maintain an efficient, sustainable, and stable energy supply, the integration of different infrastructures such as the electricity, gas and heat sectors and the fluctuating availability of energy pose complex challenges for both the European energy system and local energy systems.
Deadline : Open until filled
About Forschungszentrum Julich, Germany –Official Website
Forschungszentrum Jülich is a member of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres and is one of the largest interdisciplinary research centres in Europe. It was founded on 11 December 1956 by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia as a registered association, before it became “Kernforschungsanlage Jülich GmbH” or Nuclear Research Centre Jülich in 1967. In 1990, the name of the association was changed to “Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH”. It has close collaborations with RWTH Aachen in the form of Jülich-Aachen Research Alliance (JARA).
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