Helmholtz Institute Fully Funded PhD Opportunity in Mineral Systems Research 2027

The Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology is inviting qualified candidates to apply for a doctoral research position investigating how lithium, tin and tungsten form and accumulate in mineral deposits. These critical minerals play important roles in advanced technologies and industrial applications.

 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNovember 13, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• 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)
• Depending on the personal qualifications, the candidate may be classified in salary group 13 according to TVöD-Bund
• 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"

Requirements

• Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Geology, Structural Geology, Economic Geology, Geochemistry, Mineralogy or related field
• Relevant experience in magmatic and magmatic-hydrothermal mineral systems and in field-based geological studies
• In-depth knowledge of structural geology
• Knowledge of modeling techniques for fluid-rock interaction and magmatic processes will be an advantage
• Excellent team-working skills
• Ability to work in a structured and solution-oriented manner
• Ability to work in the field
• Driving license will be an advantage
• Excellent English language skills are required
• German, French or Czech language skills will be an advantage

Application Documents

• Letter of motivation
• CV
• Certificates, diplomas
• List of publications

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Eutopia PhD Co-tutelle Call

Application Deadline

November 13, 2026

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf on www.daad.de to apply