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 Fluid Dynamics Resource Technology Processes is looking for a
PhD Student (f/m/d) for bubble dynamics in water electrolysis.
The position is subject to project approval.
Tasks
- Carrying out experiments on gas bubble generation on micro electrodes
- Visualize and analyze bubble dynamics using advanced optical measurement techniques
- Measure the flow velocity and temperature distribution of the electrolyte
- Supervision of student internships and research projects
Requirements
- Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related fields
- Very good knowledge of Electrochemistry and Optical Measurements
- Ability to cooperate across disciplines in an international environment
- Independent, structured and target oriented way of working
- Team work ability in an international group
- Software skills in Python and Matlab
- Excellent English skills
- Basic German skills
What we offer
- A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
- Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
- A structured PhD program with a comprehensive range of continuing education and networking opportunities - more information about the PhD program at the HZDR can be found here
- 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)
- 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=77512
Facts
| Published | 08.05.2026 |
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| Number of employees | 1.500 |
| Category | PhD student |
| Location | Germany, Saxony, Dresden |
| Area of responsibility | Academia and research, Research (academic), Chemistry, Mechanical engineering, Physics |
| Start date (earliest) | 01.09.2026 |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Full/Part-time | 75 % |
| Remuneration | TVöD Bund |
| Remote work | Partially possible |
| Working language and expected level |
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| Homepage | https://www.hzdr.de |
| Career website | https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=490&pLang=en&pOid=77512 |
Requirements
| Qualification | Master |
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| Field of study | Engineering, Natural sciences and mathematics, Chemistry, Mechanical engineering, Physics |
Apply
| Application deadline | 30.06.2026 |
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| Reference number | 2026/50 |
| Application documents |
cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.
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| Online | https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=490&pLang=en&pOid=77512 |