The International Max Planck Research School for Sustainable Metallurgy (IMPRS SusMet) offers6 PhD positions (m/f/d) in Sustainable Metallurgy (Experiment & Simulation)in full time for three years.Experimental and computational projects are available in Germany at the partner institutesMax Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials, DüsseldorfMax-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, Mülheim/RuhrRuhr University BochumUniversity Duisburg-EssenWhat we doDiscover with us the world of sustainable materials in our three-year doctoral program, conducted entirely in English. Become part of an international community of scientists in Germany's vibrant Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region. This unique program offers an intensive interdisciplinary approach, with a special focus on sustainable metallurgy—a field that has shaped human civilization by providing crucial materials for mobility, infrastructure, energy, and medicine.As we face the challenge of making metallurgy more sustainable, there is an urgent need for innovative solutions to reduce carbon emissions during synthesis, enhance the durability of materials and improve recycling processes. Be part of this change and explore cutting-edge methods in chemical, mechanical, and plasma processing of metal ores for a truly circular economy.Correlating experimental, ab initio and multi-scale simulation as well as machine learning techniques is central to our mission:Development and application of advanced simulation techniques to explore and identify the fundamental structures and mechanisms occurring in these materials and their synthesis over all relevant length scales (e.g. cutting-edge ab initio methods, atomistic simulation methods, multi-scale modelling, machine learning)High resolution analysis, monitoring of chemistry, structure and transformations at the atomic scale of buried interfaces and defects by correlated experimental techniques in both space and time (e.g., correlated APT, TEM, FIM, EBIC, EBSD, XPS Kelvin probe microscopy, machine learning augmented analysis techniques)Experimental and computational analysis of transport and the reaction of surfaces and particles with reducing and oxidizing gas-phase species (e.g. laser-based imaging diagnostics, setup of model reactors, modeling of underlying reactions, multiscale simulation of reactive fluids, computational fluid dynamics)We particularly encourage applications from candidates with a computational background.What we offerCutting-edge research in a dynamic work environmentWell-structured curriculum and close supervision of the PhD projects including regular status meetingsAn international and open-minded community with outstanding opportunities for collaborationAt the Max Planck Institutes: TVöD 13 65%, about 39.000€ gross per yearAt the University Duisburg-Essen: TV-L 13 65%, about 39.000€ gross per yearAt the Ruhr University Bochum: scholarship of 2.050€ net per monthYour profileExcellent master's degree in materials science, physics, engineering or chemistryVery good English knowledgeRequired DocumentsMotivation letterCVBachelor's and master's degree certificates and transcript of recordsCertificate of very good English knowledge (IELTS, TOEFL, or similar)Recommendation letters or referencesApplication deadline: Starting date: or individually laterWe are committed to employing more handicapped individuals and especially encourages them to apply. The Max Planck Society strives for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.IMPRS SusMetElke Lorenz-Apply online now