Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf e.V.
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.
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
Requirements:
- 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
What we 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"
How to apply:
We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system: https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=490&pLang=en&pOid=78551
Facts
ID: 207210
- Num. of employees:
- 1.500
- Job location:
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- Dresden (Saxony, Germany)
- Type:
- PhD student
- Research assistant
- Duration:
- 3 years
- Part-/Full-time:
- 75 %
- Starting date (earliest):
- 01/11/26
- Remuneration:
- TVöD Bund
- Remote work:
- Partially possible
- Scope:
- Academia and research
- Research
- Chemistry
- Field of studies:
- Chemistry
- Working language and expected level:
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- English (Fluent in speech and writing)
- German (Very good command of the language)
Actions
Apply
- Closing date:
- 30/09/26
- Reference number:
- 2026/111
- By internet:
- https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=490&pLang=en&pOid=78551
- Application papers:
- cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.