Helmholtz Zentrum Hereon PhD Scholarships 2025 (Fully Funded)
Applications are now open for the Helmholtz Zentrum Hereon PhD Scholarships 2025 in Germany. This is a fully funded opportunity for international students who wish to pursue a PhD in a world-class research environment.
Institute: Helmholtz Zentrum Hereon (Institute of Hydrogen Technology)
Research Focus:
- Sustainable and robust Mg (magnesium) alloys for hydrogen storage, aerospace, and mobility systems.
- Materials design, green hydrogen production, mobile hydrogen storage, and energy system architecture.
- Atomicscale mechanisms of Mgrare earth (RE) alloys.
You’ll gain handson experience with techniques like EBSD, TEM, SAXS, and nanoindentation experiments.
Scholarship Details
- Degree Level: PhD
- Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
- Eligible Nationalities: All countries
- Location: Germany
- Deadline to Apply: 11 May 2025
Financial Benefits
- Competitive salary up to Group 13 under TV EntgO Bund (Public Service Agreement)
- Six weeks of vacation between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible work options and family friendly policies (childcare available)
- Access to modern labs, research facilities, and excellent public transport
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate discounts and personal training opportunities
- Vibrant international research community (over 60 nationalities)
Research Objectives
- Identify atomicscale processes for strength and ductility in MgRE alloys.
- Improve existing MgRE materials and contribute to creating REfree Mg alloys and digital twins.
- Use ex situ/in situ nanoindentation, EBSD, TEM, SAXS methods for material characterization.
Eligibility Criteria
Master’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
Strong knowledge in:
- Metallurgy
- Mechanical behavior of metallic materials
- Slip/twinning mechanisms
Experience with:
- Magnesium alloys
- Microcompression techniques
- SEM based methods (an advantage)
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Individuals with disabilities will be prioritized if equally qualified.
How to Apply
- Application Mode: Digital (online)
- Steps:
- Prepare your documents (CV, academic certificates, motivation letter, etc.)
- Visit the Official Application Link and submit your application before the deadline.
