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The Max Planck Institute of Neurobiology in Martinsried near Munich conducts basic research in the field of development, function and diseases of the nervous system. The institute is part of the Martinsried Campus of the Max Planck Society. The research group Tools for Bio-Imaging at the Max Planck Institute of Neurobiology is looking to hire two Master … Read more

Controlled fusion ‐ a process seen in stars like our Sun, provides an inexhaustible energy source. At the same time, harnessing fusion energy in a power plant is an ultimate physics and engineering challenge. For instance, materials facing hot plasma in a power plant must withstand extreme power loads often reaching 20 MW/m2. Tungsten is … Read more

The CADET project (cadet.github.io) is developed at Forschungszentrum Jülich for many years as simulator for chromatographic separation systems and further unit operations in pharmaceutical and chemical industries and published as open source code. The project is actively managed and developed in Jülich und has a broad international user community. The existing code is implemented in … Read more

The Institute for Energy and Climate Research, Fundamentals of Electrochemistry (IEK-9), at Forschungszentrum Jülich is seeking qualified applicants for master thesis, in electrochemical research with a focus on the development of solid-state batteries. The need for electrical storage is prevalent in the modern world, the widespread adoption Li-ion batteries can be found in devices ranging … Read more

Ceramics on the basis of Yttrium-Aluminium-Garnets (YAG) are applied in the semiconductor industry, e.g. as support of Si wavers. During the etching process, physical and chemical interactions between the reactive plasma and the YAG surface appear, which determine the service life time of the components. A precise knowledge of the existing erosion mechanisms is the … Read more

Many perovskite (ABO3-structured) titanates are of great interest because of their exceptional electrical and dielectrical properties and, consequently, use or potential use in several electronic devices. Conventional solid state synthesis of these materials often requires high temperature in the range of 1000 – 1300 °C. As promising alternative, electric field assisted sintering, specifically flash sintering, … Read more

A conversion of the fossil fuels-based energy production to renewable resources is an ultimate goal to minimize emission of greenhouse gases. Since renewable energy sources such as wind and solar energy are usually not continuously available, to realize the energy transition, novel concepts for large-scale energy storage have to be developed. At IEK-14, we are … Read more

With an aim to address the climate crisis, the IEK-3 develops energy system models to analyze possible future energy systems with high shares of renewable energy in Germany and beyond. The main goal of the institute is to design cost-optimal and feasible energy systems which can aid decision-makers in politics and business. Rooftop photovoltaic (PV) … Read more

IEK-10 focuses on the optimal design and operation of integrated, decentralized energy systems with a high share of renewable energy. Computer simulation and numerical optimization are our essential tools to arrive at efficient, reliable, and cost-effective solutions. We contribute both to the development of mathematical models and to the development of improved simulation methods and … Read more

IEK-10 focuses on the optimal design and operation of integrated, decentralized energy systems with a high share of renewable energy. Computer simulation and numerical optimization are our essential tools to arrive at efficient, reliable, and cost-effective solutions. We contribute both to the development of mathematical models and to the development of improved simulation methods and … Read more

The existing issues of climate change, pollution, and finite sources of fossil fuels demand integration of renewable energy sources. However, the assimilation of fluctuating renewable sources into sustainable electricity grid needs innovative energy storage solutions. The current state of lithium-based batteries (LBBs) as a promising energy storage system suffers from limited voltages and low capacities … Read more

This thesis is suitable for everyone interested in the global water-energy nexus. In particular, both process/energy engineering students, as well as students related to hydrology or water sciences are invited to apply. Motivation and BackgroundAmong other research topics, the IEK-3 (Institute for Energy and Climate Research 3 at Forschungszentrum Juelich) is working on international energy … Read more

The production of small molecules using microorganisms represents one of the most peculiar aspects of biotechnology. For establishing a competitive bioprocess, it is crucial to obtain an efficient utilization of carbon and energy sources and redirect this pool towards a more efficient bioproduction. In this direction, natural communities represent a clear example of efficiency: the … Read more

As part of the research project Living Lab Energy Campus (LLEC), funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, a highly integrated energy supply system for heat, electricity and mobility is being tested at Forschungszentrum Jülich. Energy demand for office buildings, laboratories, and vehicles as well as the Jülich Supercomputing Centre are to be … Read more