PhD Student (f/m/d) for bubble dynamics in water electrolysis

Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) • Dresden, Saxony • Posted June 16, 2026

About the Role

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) for bubble dynamics in water electrolysis. The position is subject to project approval.


Your tasks

  • Carrying out experiments on gas bubble generation on micro electrodes

  • Visualize and analyze bubble dynamics using advanced optical measurement techniques

  • Measure the flow velocity and temperature distribution of the electrolyte