Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf - HZDR - Helmholtz Association
Offer Description
Area of research:
PHD Thesis
Part-Time Suitability:
The position is suitable for part-time employment.
Starting date:
01.11.2026
Job description: PhD Student / Scientific Assistant (f/m/d) Recycling of Rare Earth Elements from Permanent Magnets
With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.
The Institute of Fluid Dynamics is conducting basic and applied research in the fields of thermo-fluid dynamics and magnetohydrodynamics in order to improve the sustainability, the energy efficiency and the safety of industrial processes.
The Department of Process Diagnostics is looking for a PhD Student / Scientific Assistant (f/m/d) Recycling of Rare Earth Elements from Permanent Magnets, subject to project approval.
Your tasks
- Development of a process for the recycling of rare earth elements from permanent magnets
- Recovery of Dy and Nd from molten salts at 500 °C
- Design, construction, and operation of the electrolysis cell
- Analysis, interpretation, and documentation of experimental results
- Publication and presentation of research findings at project meetings and scientific conferences
Your profile
- Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Process Engineering, or Physics)
- Enthusiasm for experimental work is desirable
- Willingness to work with high-temperature molten salts
- Knowledge of electrochemistry is desirable
- Ability to work independently in a structured and solution-oriented manner
- Motivation to work in a multidisciplinary and international research environment
- Excellent written and spoken English skills desirable
Our offer
- A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
- Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
- Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
- Depending on the personal qualifications, the candidate may be classified in salary group 13 according to TVöD-Bund
- We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
- Numerous company health management offerings
- Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
- An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"
We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system.
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.
Where to apply
- E-mail: personal@hzdr.de
- Website: https://www.hzdr.de/job2284e
Additional Information
- Website for additional job details: https://www.hzdr.de/job2284e
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf - HZDR - Helmholtz Association
- Country: Germany
- City: Dresden
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