Summary:
The Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden e. V. (IFW Dresden) invites applications for a PhD Candidate Position in the Junior Research Group Sustainable Nanomaterials. This exciting opportunity focuses on the reusability and recycling of nanomaterials and their electronic components within the Dresden Cluster of Excellence REC² – “Responsible Electronics in the Climate Change Era”.
PhD Scholarship: Sustainable Nanomaterials at IFW Dresden, Germany
Designation:
PhD Candidate (m/f/div) – Part-time (67%), Fixed-term for 36 months
Research Area:
Sustainable Nanomaterials, Materials Chemistry, Electronic Device Fabrication, Reuse and Recycling of Functional Materials
Location:
IFW Dresden, Campus of Technische Universität Dresden, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Completed degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or a comparable field
- Ideally, experience in:
- Synthesis and characterization of low-dimensional nanomaterials
- Electronic components and recycling of functional materials
- Motivation to conduct innovative research for a sustainable future
- Good written and spoken English skills
Job Description / Main Tasks:
- Chemical synthesis of functional, semiconducting nanomaterials
- Processing of nanomaterials and fabrication of functional layers, heterostructures, and devices (e.g., solar cells, photodetectors)
- Focus on reuse and recycling, developing methods for controlled assembly/disassembly of nanomaterials while preserving their properties
- Spectroscopic, microscopic, structural, and electrical characterization of materials, layers, and devices
What We Offer:
| Benefits | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Environment | Interdisciplinary team, international collaboration, Cluster of Excellence REC² |
| Infrastructure | State-of-the-art facilities, modern well-equipped workplace |
| Work-Life Balance | Flexible hours, family-friendly policies, 30 days vacation/year |
| Financial & Social Benefits | TV-L EG 13 salary, company pension scheme, annual bonus, capital-forming benefits, job ticket/Germany ticket |
| Health & Lifestyle | Company health management, discounted sports offers, back training, health days |
| Training & Development | Job-related training, language courses |
| Food | Company restaurant with breakfast & lunch options |
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send:
- CV and list of publications
- Motivation letter detailing research goals, skills, and experience
- Copies of certificates
All documents must be in a single PDF citing reference number 037-26-3400 to: bewerbung@ifw-dresden.de
For more information, contact Dr. Fabian Paulus: f.paulus@ifw-dresden.de
Last Date to Apply: 01 June 2026
Note: IFW Dresden promotes diversity and encourages applications from women, people with severe disabilities, and individuals treated as such under Section 2(3) of SGB IX.
