PhD Position - Investigation influence of ionizing radiation corrosion processes at t

Organisation/Company Forschungszentrum Jülich Research Field All Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Final date to receive applications 19 Jan 2038 - 03:14 (UTC) Country Germany Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Other 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

Area of research:

PHD Thesis

Your Job:

• Conducting in-situ and in-operando Raman experiments on glass corrosion
• Developing and constructing fluid cells with integrated alpha radiation sources
• Performing post-mortem analyses (electron microscopy e.g. EPMA, SEM, and X-ray methods e.g. µCT, XRD)
• Preparing and evaluating solution analyses using ICP MS/OES
• Publishing and presenting research results at national and international conferences

Your Profile:

• Master`s degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or Geosciences
• Experience in Raman spectroscopy, glass corrosion, and/or radiochemistry
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• High motivation for independent scientific work and commitment to completing a PhD

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:

• TEAM & ENVIRONMENT:
  You will work in a motivated team with an international and interdisciplinary focus – at one of the largest research institutions in Europe
• RESEARCH & INFRASTRUCTURE:
  You will have access to excellent scientific and technical facilities for your work
• NETWORKING & EXCHANGE:
  You will participate in (international) conferences and project meetings and actively build your scientific network
• SUPERVISION & SUPPORT:
  We will accompany your doctoral studies with continuous, expert guidance from your academic supervisor
• WORK-LIFE BALANCE:
  We offer flexible working hours to help you balance your professional and personal life. You also have the option of flexible working (in terms of location), which is generally possible after consultation and in line with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments
• VACATION:
  You will receive 30 days of vacation
• KNOWLEDGE & DEVELOPMENT:
  Your professional development is important to us – we support you specifically and individually e.g., through training and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral candidates (JuDocS):
• FAIR REMUNERATION:
  Depending on your qualifications and assigned responsibilities, you will be classified according to pay group 13 (75%) of the TVöD-Bund. Additionally, you will receive a special payment (“Christmas bonus”) amounting to 60% of one month’s salary. Additional compensation beyond the base salary may be possible. All information about the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website (pay scale table on page 66 of the PDF download):
• FIXED-TERM:
  The position is limited to 3 years
• SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEES:
  Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started

In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more:

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.

Further information on diversity and equal opportunities:

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.