PhD Student (f/m/d) Multisensor and Multiscale Measurement Techniques for Hydrodynamic Characterization of Flotation Cells / Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering …

Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf - HZDR - Helmholtz Association, Germany

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Dresden, SACHSEN
Deadline: 01 May 2026

14 Mar 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf - HZDR - Helmholtz Association
Research Field

Other
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Application Deadline

1 May 2026 - 22:00 (UTC)
Country

Germany
Type of Contract

To be defined
Job Status

Other
Offer Starting Date

1 Jun 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Area of research:

PHD Thesis


Part-Time Suitability:

The position is suitable for part-time employment.


Starting date:

01.06.2026


Job description:PhD Student (f/m/d) Multisensor and Multiscale Measurement Techniques for Hydrodynamic Characterization of Flotation Cells

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 Fluid Dynamics Resource Technology Processes is looking for a PhD Student (f/m/d) Multisensor and Multiscale Measurement Techniques for Hydrodynamic Characterization of Flotation Cells. 

Your tasks

# Measure and analyze flow-field and turbulence quantities, including turbulent kinetic energy (TKE), using PIV/LIF as well as fiber-optic and piezoelectric vibration sensors
# Investigate gas dispersion in different zones of the flotation cell by determining bubble size distributions (e.g., using optical probes) and/or by applying ultrafast X-ray tomography (e.g., ROFEX)
# Develop and further improve multi-sensor and imaging-based measurement methods to capture key process variables in different zones of the flotation cell
# Integrate and interpret data from different sensors and measurement techniques to provide a consistent hydrodynamic validation dataset for flotation-cell CFD studies carried out by collaborating researchers

Your profile

# Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a comparable discipline
# Experience or strong interest in fluid dynamics, turbulence, multiphase flows, and bubbly flows
# Familiarity with multiphase measurement systems (e.g., PIV, piezoelectric vibration sensors)
# Independent, structured, and reliable way of working in the laboratory
# Strong problem-solving skills in experimental setup, instrumentation, and measurement campaigns
# Willingness to collaborate with industrial and academic partners and to participate in experimental campaigns; a secondment of around 3 months in Chile is planned
# Basic to good programming skills for data analysis and image processing (e.g., MATLAB, Python)
# Good written and spoken English

Our offer

# A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
# Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
# A structured PhD program with a comprehensive range of continuing education and networking opportunities - more information about the PhD program at the HZDR can be found here
# Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
# 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.  

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.


Where to apply
E-mail

personal@hzdr.de
Website
https://www.hzdr.de/job2207e

Requirements
Additional Information
Website for additional job details

https://www.hzdr.de/job2207e

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf - HZDR - Helmholtz Association
Country
Germany
City
Dresden
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Contact
City

Dresden
Website

https://www.hzdr.de
Street

Bautzner Landstraße 400
Postal Code

01328
E-Mail

kontakt@hzdr.de
Phone

+49 351 260-0
Fax

+49 351 269-0461

STATUS: EXPIRED

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