PhD position in theoretical chemistry to study diffusion of radionuclides

Organisation/Company Technische Universität Dresden Research Field Chemistry » Computational chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Germany Final date to receive applications 9 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 30 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

The Chair of Theoretical Chemistry at TU Dresden led by Prof. Thomas Heine is looking for a PhD student for a position funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research starting as soon as possible
. The position comprises 75 % of the E13 TV-L tariff position and is limited to three years.

The successful candidate will work in an interdisciplinary team investigating the diffusion of radionuclides (U, Pu, Am) and decay products (Zr) through rock minerals triggered by colloids, as well as methods for immobilizing these ions. Modern methods of theoretical chemistry (first principles, kinetic Monte Carlo, machine learning) will be applied to investigate diffusion phenomena and link speciation with spectroscopic signatures.

Formal requirements include a Master's degree in chemistry, physics, or a related field, completed before the start of employment. A sound knowledge of simulation methods and actinide chemistry is required.

Final date to receive applications:
January 9, 2026