PhD positions; f​/m​/d Research Training Group "MatCom-ComMat: Materials Compoun

PhD positions (f/m/d) within the Research Training Group 2561 "Mat Com-Com Mat:
Materials Compounds from Composite Materials for Applications in Extreme Conditions"

The Research Training Group (RTG 2561) “Mat Com‑Com Mat”, funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) since April 2020, is a collaborative research project of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Technical University Darmstadt (TUDa) and Dechema Research Institute (DFI) in Frankfurt (from January 2026 in Bad Homburg).

We offer up to twelve doctoral positions in the fields of materials synthesis, characterization and modelling.

Institute for Applied Materials - Materials Science and Engineering (IAM‑WK)

The focus of the RTG is on the development, characterization and modelling of novel, multi‑phase composite systems capable of withstanding temperatures substantially beyond 1300 °C and harsh environmental conditions (e.g., oxidative, corrosive, erosive atmospheres) as far as mechanical behavior, environmental resistance and durability are concerned. This is achieved by combining metallic/intermetallic alloys based on refractory metals and polymer‑derived ceramic nanocomposites.

The doctoral researchers are supervised and trained by highly qualified scientists and benefit from their complementary expertise through extended stays at the partner institutions. Stays abroad at internationally renowned academic institutions are also supported.

April 2026

Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts large‑scale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an international environment and be active in research and academic education for our future. Benefit from specific training when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models (flexitime, work from home), our sports and leisure offers, as well as our child and holiday care services.

We also pay a share of EUR 25/month in the Job Ticket Baden-Württemberg. Enjoy a large variety of dishes, snacks, and beverages at our canteens.

Salary category 13 TV‑L, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.

Please apply online using the button below for this vacancy number 1303/2025.

Vacancy number: 1303/2025

We prefer to balance the number of employees (f/m/d). Therefore we kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job. Recognised severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.

Personnel Support is provided by: Personal service (PSE) – Human Resources;
Ms Carrasco Sanchez;
Phone: ‑42016.

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PhD positions (f/m/d) within the Research Training Group 2561 "Mat Com‑Com Mat:
Materials Compounds from Composite Materials for Applications in Extreme Conditions".

Deadline: 2026‑01‑15 23:59 (Europe/Berlin / CET).