PhD Position – Biodegradable Magnesium-LPSO Alloys: A scholarship opportunity is available for a PhD position focused on the multimodal nanoscale characterization of biodegradable magnesium-LPSO alloys intended for medical implant applications. This research project is a collaboration between the Institute of Metallic Biomaterials at Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon and the ER-C at Forschungszentrum Jülich.
PhD Position – Multimodal Nanoscale Characterization of Biodegradable Magnesium-LPSO Alloys
Designation
PhD Researcher in Materials Science
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Biodegradable Magnesium Alloys, Medical Implants |
| Location | Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, Hamburg, & Forschungszentrum Jülich |
| Eligibility/Qualification | University degree (M.Sc., diploma or equivalent) in materials science, engineering sciences, or physics |
| Salary | 75% of pay group 13 of TVöD-Bund, plus a special payment (Christmas bonus) |
Research Area
The focus of the research is on characterizing biodegradable magnesium alloys containing Long Periodic Stacking Ordered (LPSO) phases, using advanced imaging techniques to understand their properties and degradation mechanisms in physiological environments.
Location
- Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon at the DESY campus in Hamburg
- Forschungszentrum Jülich
Eligibility/Qualification
- University degree (M.Sc., diploma, or equivalent) in materials science, engineering sciences, or physics
- Experience in X-ray imaging, transmission electron microscopy, or atom probe tomography
- Skills in image processing and programming with Python or Matlab
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Willingness to travel between research centres
Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a correlative imaging workflow for Mg-LPSO alloys and will engage in the following tasks:
- Establishing experimental protocols for imaging using X-ray nanotomography.
- Localizing regions of interest for high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and atom probe tomography.
- Performing microscopy experiments and applying deep learning algorithms for data correlation and analysis.
- Collaboration in an interdisciplinary team with opportunities for flexible work arrangements.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications should be submitted through the specific application portal linked in the original job post.
Last Date to Apply
The position will be advertised until it has been successfully filled; therefore, early application is recommended.
For additional details and FAQs, please refer to the official website of Forschungszentrum Jülich.
