Doctoral Researcher (PhD Position) - Accelerated Materials Development | Doktorand (m/w/d)

Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH

Jülich, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Aug 13, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This four-year doctoral project at Forschungszentrum Jülich offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the accelerated development of advanced materials, crucial for addressing global challenges in energy, mobility, and sustainability. The successful candidate will work at the intersection of data science, materials science, and engineering, focusing on establishing a data-driven, experimentally grounded workflow for rapid microstructure-property optimization in steels. Day-to-day tasks will involve developing and applying machine learning methods, generating synthetic microstructures, performing micromechanical simulations, and conducting experimental characterizations of steels using state-of-the-art techniques. This interdisciplinary role fosters collaboration across multiple institutes, providing access to cutting-edge infrastructure and a vibrant international scientific community, making it an attractive position for those seeking to shape the future through innovative research.

Required Skills

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent with excellent grades in data science, material science, mechanical engineering, physics, or similar, with a strong machine learning or simulation background

Experience

  • Practical experience in at least one programming language (preferably Python)
  • Practical experience in material characterization methods (ideal)

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Applications must include a motivation letter, CV, university degree certificates, and grade transcripts.