Summary
The Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon offers a scholarship for a doctoral student in the field of additive manufacturing of tungsten and tungsten alloys. This opportunity involves advanced research using high-energy synchrotron X-rays to study material behaviors during the manufacturing process, contributing to sustainable energy and aerospace technologies.
PhD Position in Additive Manufacturing of Tungsten, Hamburg, Germany
Designation
PhD Scholarship – Doctoral Student
Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Job ID | 982 |
| Location | Hamburg |
| Application Deadline | May 10, 2026 |
| Salary | €4,058/month + €710 mobility allowance + €660 family allowance (if applicable) |
Research Area
Additive Manufacturing (AM) of Tungsten and Tungsten Alloys
Location
Hereon outstation at DESY, Hamburg, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s degree in Physics, Materials Science, or a related discipline
- Experience with X-ray diffraction techniques applied to metallic materials
- Technical skills with research equipment and experience in experimental research
- Programming skills and experience with data analysis
- Excellent oral and written English skills
Preferred Qualities
- Experience with synchrotron diffraction experiments
- Background in metallurgy and metallic materials manufacturing methods
- Knowledge of metallographic specimen preparation and electron microscopy
- Good German language skills
Job Description
- Produce and analyze samples using the MiniMelt environment.
- Conduct post-build ex-situ analyses with diffraction and imaging techniques.
- Further develop simultaneous diffraction and radiography techniques.
- Investigate effects of cyclic heating on sample buildings.
- Collaborate with students and researchers within the Doctoral Network.
- Evaluate and interpret data and present findings at conferences.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a motivation letter, CV, certificates, and transcripts of B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees (if available) to:
Dr. Peter Staron
Email: peter.staron@hereon.de
Last Date to Apply
May 10, 2026
This scholarship provides an exciting opportunity for qualified candidates to engage deeply in pioneering research, contributing to the development of advanced technologies in materials science.
