0585 DOCTORAL CANDIDATE (f/m/d) Interaction between steam plasma and glass fibre reinforced plastics (GRP)
For the “Plas4Plas” project at the Greifswald site and the earliest possible date, we are looking for a
DOCTORAL CANDIDATE (f/m/d)
Interaction between steam plasma and glass fibre reinforced plastics (GRP)
Limited to 4 years / Weekly working time 30 hours / Remuneration according to TV-L remuneration group 13 (gross salary range depending on professional experience, see remuneration table 2025)
Performance-based salary (TV-L)
Retirement Pension Plan
Creative working environment
State-of-the-art technical facilities
Support of PhD students
Supervision of the doctoral thesis by a doctoral committee
Internal trainings
e.g. project management, scientific writing, acquisition of third-party funding
Networking opportunities at national and international conferences
Cooperation with science and industry
Opportunities for external training
Implementing of own project ideas
Flexible Working Hours and Mobile Working
Family's office
In-house German course free of charge
30 vacation days per year (plus: December 24 and 31)
Online Sports courses ("Moving break")
Lounge with well-equipped kitchen for all employees
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The PhD topic aims at the investigation of the interaction between steam plasma and glass fibre reinforced plastics (GRP). The project background is framed in a novel plasma-assisted recycling processes for composite materials. The goal is the physical, chemical and material characterization of the conversion processes. Various diagnostic and analytical methods are used for this purpose, such as diagnostics of electrical signals, optical diagnostics (high-speed imaging, spectroscopy, pyrometry) and material analysis methods.
The following tasks and steps are planned for the PhD:
- to acquire in-depth knowledge in the fields of plasma physics, high-temperature chemistry, optical diagnostics and material analysis;
- to support in designing and setting up of the test stand and on the selection of relevant diagnostics;
- to carry on and to document the experiments and measurements of the steam plasma-GRP interaction;
- to evaluate and publish the results;
- to monitor and support the experiments and material characterization at the project partners.
YOUR PROFILE:
- Completed university degree in physics, chemistry or electrical engineering
- Interest in topics at the interface between physics, chemistry, electrical engineering and materials science and in combining experiment and theory
- Motivation, resiliency, team player spirit, flexibility, reliability
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluently in both spoken and written English
- Very good PC skills
- (optional) knowledge in CAD
- (optional) knowledge in optical diagnostics
- (optional) knowledge of plasma-physical/thermochemical processes and their analysis
OUR INSTITUTE…
ranks among the largest and most modern institutions in the field of low-temperature plasmas worldwide. In an international working environment, we conduct socially relevant research within our core areas Agriculture, Bioeconomy & Environment, Plasma Medicine, Surfaces & Materials, Process- & Energy Technology and Smart Data Technologies. Currently the INP employs about 200 scientists and staff at three locations (Greifswald, Rostock and Karlsburg).
For further information, please visit our website at www.leibniz-inp.de.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply with the common documents (cover letter, CV, copies of academic degrees and letters of reference) giving the keyword „0585 Doctoral Candidate: Interaction between steam plasma and glass fibre reinforced plastics“ - preferably via our online application form - until 30th of April, 2024.
Your performance and personality matter regardless of your age, origin, gender, sexual identity, disability or ideology. We look forward to receiving your applications!
The INP wants equal participation of men and women, especially in science. There are many good reasons why it is worthwhile to promote the potential of women specifically. Qualified women candidates are explicitly called to apply. Handicapped applicants will be preferred in case of equal qualification.
CONTACT:
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Diego Gonzalez (tel. +49 3834/554-3959; e-mail: diego.gonzalez@inp-greifswald.de).
Please send your applications to*:
Leibniz-Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP)
Mrs Gabriele Lembke
Human Resources Department
Felix-Hausdorff-Str. 2
17489 Greifswald
E-Mail: bewu@inp-greifswald.de
* Unfortunately, we cannot refund any expenses associated with the application or job interview due to budgetary regulations.