PhD position in atmospheric corrosion studies via novel experiments and machine learning

Organisation/Company: Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon

Research Field: All

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country: Germany

Application Deadline: 8 Apr 2025 – 23:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract: To be defined

Job Status: Other Offer

Starting Date: 10 Feb 2025

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Institute of Surface Science

Area of research: Promotion

Part-Time Suitability: The position is suitable for part-time employment.

Job description:

PhD position in atmospheric corrosion studies via novel experiments and machine learning

Reference code: 50134137_2 ? 2025/MO 1

Commencement date: as soon as possible

Work location: Geesthacht (near Hamburg)

Application deadline: April 9th, 2025

Institute of Surface Science is looking for a PhD candidate (f/m/d) for the project \“Reactive oxygen species-driven metallic corrosion in urban microenvironment: real-time monitoring and machine learning-based predictions\“ (ROSCOR), funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) for three years (2025-2028).

We seek ambitious doctoral researchers with interests in modern corrosion science. The place of employment is Geesthacht. Anticipated starting time for the position is as soon as possible.

Equal opportunity is an important part of our personnel policy. We would therefore strongly encourage qualified women to apply for the position.

Your tasks

The proposed doctoral project aims at clarifying the effects of aerosol-bound reactive oxygen species (ROS) on atmospheric corrosion of aluminum alloy and zinc in urban microclimate. To realize project objectives, real-time field monitoring, advanced laboratory analytics, and machine learning-based modelling will be conducted.

Within the project, you will learn and combine techniques from sensors, unique respirometric systems, electrochemical techniques, state-of-the-art electron microscopy and spectroscopy facilities, and machine learning. You will have the opportunity to attend courses, conferences, workshops, and summer schools.

Your profile

• Completed academic degree (Diploma (University)/Master\’s) in material science, corrosion science, or a closely related field
• Comprehensive knowledge in material chemistry and analytical chemistry (corrosion, electrochemistry, plating, etc.)
• Knowledge/Interest in machine learning
• Excellent English speaking and writing abilities. German language skills are a plus.
• Interdisciplinary team working skills with high independence

We offer you

• An exciting and varied job in a research centre with around 1,000 employees from more than 60 nations
• A well-connected research campus (public transport bus) and best networking opportunities
• Individual opportunities for further training
• Social benefits according to the collective agreement of the public service and remuneration up to pay group 13
• An excellent technical infrastructure and modern workplace equipment
• 6 weeks holiday per year; company holidays between Christmas and New Year\’s Day
• Very good compatibility of private and professional life; offers of mobile and flexible work
• PhD Buddy Program
• Free assistance program for employees (EAP)
• Corporate Benefits
• A varied offer in the canteen on campus

Severely disabled persons and those equaling severely disabled persons who are equally suitable for the position will be considered preferentially within the framework of legal requirements.

Interested? Then we are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive application documents (cover letter, CV, transcripts, a statement of research interest, contact information for two referees, and copies of degree certificate/s in one PDF) indicating the reference number code no. 2025/MO 1 until 9th April 2025.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany\’s largest scientific organisation.

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