Research Associate (PhD Candidate) | Wissenschaftliche:r Mitarbeiter:in (Doktorand:in) (w/m/d)

Job Summary

This full-time research position at the University of Bremen's Advanced Ceramics Group focuses on developing inorganic, plasmonic ceramic open-cell foams for solar photothermal energy conversion. As a PhD candidate, you will lead the synthesis of transition metal nitrides (TiN, ZrN, HfN) and the production of ceramic foams using colloidal manufacturing processes. The role is part of a DFG-funded project in collaboration with TU Bergakademie Freiberg, aiming to improve the efficiency of solar thermal systems. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting experimental research, presenting findings at international conferences, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a highly interdisciplinary environment with a 3-year fixed-term contract (TV-L E13 pay scale). The university provides a supportive atmosphere with flexible working hours, mobile work options, and professional development opportunities, making it an attractive choice for researchers looking to contribute to the green energy transition.