PhD Student (f/m/d) for experimental research on the microbiologically influenced corrosion of potential container materials for the storage of high-level radioactive material in a bentonite environment

Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf HZDR (Forschungsstelle Leipzig)

01328 Dresden

Bewerbungsfrist: 2026-10-13

Your tasks

Conducting and evaluating corrosion experiments as batch experiments under anoxic conditions in the presence of bentonite and various container materials
Investigation of the relationship between microbial activity and microbially influenced corrosion at different bentonite dry densities in a diffusion cell under anoxic conditions
Determination of corrosion rates and corrosion mechanisms using spectroscopic and microscopic methods
Conducting literature review, writing scientific publications, and presenting research results
Mentoring student courses

Very good university degree (Master/Diploma) in the field of Natural sciences, preferably in the fields of Chemistry, Biology or Earth Sciences
Experience in experimental laboratory work, high motivation and initiative
Willingness to work with open radioactive materials in a radiation-controlled laboratory is required
Excellent knowledge of a broad range of microbiological, chemical and analytical methods are an advantage
Ability to communicate and carry out work in an interdisciplinary research team (radiochemistry, biochemistry, geochemistry, physical chemistry) and willingness to participate in scientific conferences and workshops
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

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
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)
Depending on the personal qualifications, the candidate may be classified in salary group 13 according to TVöD-Bund
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 Corporate Benefits
An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, contact details of two references, e.g. former superiors, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system.
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