PhD student (f/m/d) on the materials science design of corrosion properties

The growing demand for sustainable, optimized materials in areas such as aircraft and automotive engineering, chemical plant engineering and energy plant engineering as well as medical technology stimulates the development of new materials and surfaces with attractive properties. The microstructural characterization and the build-up of microstructure property relationships form the prerequisite for the further development or design of new materials with improved properties and with respect to manufacturing processes. The focus of the activities of the Chair for Corrosion and Corrosion Protection (PPS) is the design of materials and surfaces with optimized corrosion properties without mechanical and mechanical stress. The Chair for Corrosion and Corrosion Protection stands for innovative, cross-sectional basic research at high quality level and the successful transfer of research results into practice for the benefit of the German business location.

They process independent and targeted research projects within the framework of the SFB 1394 ''Structural and chemical atomic complexity - from defect phase diagrams to material properties''. Thematically focus on the cross-scale investigation and description of electrochemical interactions of Ni-Cu/Ni-Nb model alloys with electrolytes and their effect on the formation of, for example, passive layers. Furthermore, their diffusion inhibition should be considered in the event of potential hydrogen absorption. You will be given the opportunity to further qualify through a promotion and relevant publications. The doctorate builds on the work you have published within the SFB 1394. Their tasks include the careful reporting and the representation of your research area and the PPS in publications, presentations and lectures at meetings or symposiums. They use the existing intensive contacts with associations, research institutions and industrial partners and continue to develop these networks. In addition, your tasks include the acquisition in the team of industrial and third-party funded research projects. Developing as a Research Associate (w/m/d) of the PPS Both your professional profile and a number of other competencies, for example in the field of project management, in communication and in leadership tasks with your student assistants. The PPS has a dedicated personnel development concept and offers a variety of development measures with the RWTH to support your personal development in this function.

You have a completed university degree (master or comparable) in the field of physics, chemistry, mechanical engineering, materials and materials science, or the like, which you have completed with above-average success. You want to work scientifically based on demanding, as well as practical topics and are interested in understanding corrosion mechanisms They have material science and analytical knowledge, ideally have experience in electrochemistry and microstructure analysis and are able to transfer it to existing practice and new technology areas Very good knowledge of German and English in word and writing, the ability to work independently, creativity and flexibility are of course for you They are team-ready and ready to work with general professorships in the field of project management and teaching Knowledge in the areas of surface analysis (REM, TEM, XPS), ICP-MS, local electrochemical ex- and in-situ methods such as SVET/SIET and/or different scanning peak microscopes (AFM, SKPFM, STM) are desirable

The employment is in the employment relationship. The place shall be occupied at the next possible time and shall be limited to 1 year. A further employment of at least two years is envisaged, with a total of four years being pursued. The temporary employment is carried out within the framework of the time-limits of the science-time contract law. It is a full-time job. There is a doctoral opportunity. The grouping depends on the TV-L. The place is rated with EG 13 TV-L. JOBV1_EN