PhD Student (f/m/d) for thermoelastic harvesting of low grade waste heat with shape memory alloys

Your tasks:

• You should work interdisciplinary at the interface of engineering, physics and materials science
• Your thesis is embeded in a team working on ferroic materials, films and devices
• Your task is to design, simulate, construct and test novel thermoelastic generators with improved efficency and power density

Your profile:

• Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Engineering, Physics, Material Science or related field
• Knowledge in the fields of mechanical and electrical engineering, thermodynamics and functional materials are beneficial
• English proficiency is required at a certain level to ensure that the candidate is able to communicate and interact well, participate in English-taught Doctoral Education courses and write scientific articles and a final thesis
• Experience in CAD, FEM simulation and Labview are helpful

Our 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"