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Das Leibniz-Institut für Festkörper- und Werkstoffforschung Dresden e.V. (Leibniz-IFW Dresden) ist ein außeruniversitäres Forschungsinstitut und Mitglied der Leibniz-Gemeinschaft. Das Institut beschäftigt durchschnittlich 600 Mitarbeiter und widmet sich neben seinen wissenschaftlichen Aufgaben der Förderung des wissenschaftlichen und technischen Nachwuchses. Auf höchstem internationalem Niveau betreibt das IFW moderne Werkstoffwissenschaft auf naturwissenschaftlicher Grundlage und macht die gewonnenen Ergebnisse für die Wirtschaft nutzbar. Die komplexe und interdisziplinäre Forschungsarbeit wird innerhalb des IFW von fünf wissenschaftlichen Instituten geleistet, die darin von einer hochentwickelten technischen Infrastruktur unterstützt werden. Das IFW unterstützt seine Beschäftigten dabei, Beruf und Familie miteinander zu vereinbaren und stellt sich regelmäßig dem Audit berufundfamilie®. Weitere Informationen unter www.ifw-dresden.de.

15 PhD Positions – Thermoelectric Materials & Solid-State Cooling (Fully Funded, Europe)

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Tasks:

DC1: Development of Mg-Based Thermoelectric Materials for Solid-State Cooling
Host: University of Cyprus (UCY), Nicosia, Cyprus
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Theodora Kyratsi
Focus: Thermoelectric materials synthesis & characterisation
Background: Physics, Materials Science or closely related
Apply: https://mgician.eu/research/doctoral-candidate-projects/dc1/

DC2: Synthesis and Transport Studies of Magnesium-Based Thermoelectric Materials
Host: Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), Lisbon, Portugal
Supervisor: Dr. Elsa Branco Lopes
Focus: Materials synthesis & transport properties
Background: Physics, Materials Science or closely related
Apply: https://mgician.eu/research/doctoral-candidate-projects/dc2/

DC3: Microstructure, Defect, and Interface Engineering of Magnesium-Based Thermoelectric Materials
Host: Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials (SUSMAT), Düsseldorf, Germany
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Christina Scheu
Focus: Structural characterization (XRD, SEM, TEM, APT)
Background: Physics, Materials Science or closely related
Apply: https://mgician.eu/research/doctoral-candidate-projects/dc3/

DC4: Atomistic Modelling and Design of Thermoelectric Materials and Interfaces
Host: King’s College London (KCL), London, United Kingdom
Supervisor: Dr. Ivana Savic
Focus: Computational materials modelling
Background: Physics, Computational Materials Science or closely related
Apply: https://mgician.eu/research/doctoral-candidate-projects/dc4/

DC5: Development of Interface Materials for Magnesium-Based Thermoelectric Devices
Host: University College Cork (UCC), Cork, Ireland
Supervisor: Dr. Kafil M. Razeeb
Focus: Interface materials & bonding
Background: Materials Science, Engineering or closely related
Apply: https://mgician.eu/research/doctoral-candidate-projects/dc5/

DC6: Diffusion Layers, Soldering Concepts, and Thermal Management Components for TE Devices
Host: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Madrid, Spain
Supervisor: Dr. Marisol Martin-Gonzalez
Focus: Diffusion barriers & heat management
Background: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or closely related
Apply: https://mgician.eu/research/doctoral-candidate-projects/dc6/

DC7: High-Performance Magnesium-Based Thermoelectric Modules for Solid-State Cooling
Host: German Aerospace Center (DLR), Cologne, Germany
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Johannes de Boor
Focus: Module fabrication & integration
Background: Materials Science, Engineering or closely related
Apply: https://mgician.eu/research/doctoral-candidate-projects/dc7/

DC8: Mechanically Robust Design of Magnesium-Based Thermoelectric Modules
Host: German Aerospace Center (DLR), Cologne, Germany
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Johannes de Boor
Focus: Mechanical design, reliability & testing
Background: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or closely related
Apply: https://mgician.eu/research/doctoral-candidate-projects/dc8/

DC9: Fabrication of High-Performance Thermoelectric Modules for Cooling Applications
Host: IFW Dresden, Germany
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Kornelius Nielsch
Focus: Module fabrication & testing
Background: Materials Science, Engineering or closely related
Apply: https://mgician.eu/research/doctoral-candidate-projects/dc9/
 
DC10: Scalable Fabrication and Advanced Coating of Thermoelectric Coolers
Host: IFW Dresden, Germany
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Kornelius Nielsch
Focus: Coating technologies & durability
Background: Materials Science, Chemistry or closely related
Apply: https://mgician.eu/research/doctoral-candidate-projects/dc10/

DC11: Hybrid Refrigeration System with Precise Temperature Control Using Thermoelectric Cooling
Host: Public University of Navarra (UPNA), Pamplona, Spain
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. David Astrain
Focus: Thermoelectric-assisted refrigeration systems
Background: Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems or closely related
Apply: https://mgician.eu/research/doctoral-candidate-projects/dc11/

DC12: Thermoelectric Sub-Cooling Systems for High-Efficiency Refrigeration
Host: Public University of Navarra (UPNA), Pamplona, Spain
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. David Astrain
Focus: Refrigeration efficiency optimization
Background: Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems or closely related
Apply: https://mgician.eu/research/doctoral-candidate-projects/dc12/

DC13: Thermal Optimisation of Photonic Devices Using Thermoelectric Cooling
Host: III-V Lab, Palaiseau, France
Supervisor: Dr. Alexandre Shen
Focus: Thermal management for photonics
Background: Physics, Electrical Engineering, Photonics or closely related
Apply: https://mgician.eu/research/doctoral-candidate-projects/dc13/

DC14: Thermoelectric Cooling for Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs)
Host: University College Cork (UCC), Cork, Ireland
Supervisor: Dr. Kafil M. Razeeb
Focus: Cooling solutions for PICs
Background: Physics, Electrical Engineering or closely related
Apply: https://mgician.eu/research/doctoral-candidate-projects/dc14/

DC15: Smart Design of Thermoelectric Coolers for On-Chip Applications
Host: University of Southampton (SOTON), Southampton, United Kingdom
Supervisor: Dr. Ruomeng Huang
Focus: On-chip cooling & system optimisation
Background: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or closely related
Apply: https://mgician.eu/research/doctoral-candidate-projects/dc15/

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in: Materials Science, Physics, Engineering, or related fields
  • Strong interest in research and innovation
  • Good English communication skills

Eligibility conditions:

  • Applicants must not already hold a PhD
  • Comply with the MSCA mobility rule (must not have lived or worked in the recruiting country for more than 12 months within the past 36 months).

What we offer:

  • Excellent research environment in leading European research institutions
  • Salary according to the MSCA Doctoral Network regulations, including: i) Living allowance: €4,010/month (before country correction coefficient), ii) Mobility allowance: €710/month, and iii) Family allowance: €660/month (if applicable). The final gross and net salary will depend on the country's correction coefficient, national taxation, and social security contributions.
  • International mobility & secondments
  • Industry + academic training
  • Structured doctoral programme

How to apply:

Apply online via:
https://mgician.eu

Please include:

  • CV, motivation letter, and academic transcripts

Contact:
For questions regarding the administrative aspects of the recruitment process, please contact: Dr. Jamil Ur Rahman (info@mgician.eu)