PhD Student, Department of Process Diagnostics, HZDR, Dresden; Recovery of Dy and Nd from molten salts.

PhD Student, Department of Process Diagnostics, HZDR, Dresden; Recovery of Dy and Nd from molten salts.

PhD Student / Scientific Assistant (f/m/d) Recycling of Rare Earth Elements from Permanent Magnets - Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, HZDR

Organization unit: Institute of Fluid Dynamics

Hire date: 1 November 2026

Limitation: 36 months max. 31 October 2029

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Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf Bautzner Landstraße 400 01328 Dresden

d) Recycling of Rare Earth Elements from Permanent Magnets

With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.

The Institute of Fluid Dynamics is conducting basic and applied research in the fields of thermo-fluid dynamics and magnetohydrodynamics in order to improve the sustainability, the energy efficiency and the safety of industrial processes.

The Department of Process Diagnostics is looking for a PhD Student

d) Recycling of Rare Earth Elements from Permanent Magnets , subject to project approval.

Development of a process for the recycling of rare earth elements from permanent magnets

Recovery of Dy and Nd from molten salts at 500 °C

Design, construction, and operation of the electrolysis cell

Analysis, interpretation, and documentation of experimental results

Publication and presentation of research findings at project meetings and scientific conferences

Diploma) in the field of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Process Engineering, or Physics)

Enthusiasm for experimental work is desirable

Willingness to work with high-temperature molten salts

Knowledge of electrochemistry is desirable

Ability to work independently in a structured and solution-oriented manner

Motivation to work in a multidisciplinary and international research environment

Excellent written and spoken English skills desirable

A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment

Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities

Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector ( TVöD-B und) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)

Depending on the personal qualifications, the candidate may be classified in salary group 13 according to TVöD-B und

We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours

Numerous company health management offerings

Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits

An employer subsidy for the “Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket”

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas

transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system.