OUR INSTITUTE… ranks among the largest and most modern institutions in the field of low-temperature plasmas worldwide. In an international working environment, we conduct socially relevant research within our core areas Agriculture, Bioeconomy & Environment, Plasma Medicine, Surfaces & Materials, Process- & Energy Technology and Smart Data Technologies. Currently the INP employs about 200 scientists and staff at three locations (Greifswald, Rostock and Karlsburg). For further information, please visit our website at www.leibniz-inp.de. For the “Plas4Plas” project at the Greifswald site and the earliest possible date, we are looking for a DOCTORAL CANDIDATE (f/m/d) Interaction between steam plasma and glass fibre reinforced plastics (GRP) Limited to 4 years / Weekly working time 30 hours / Remuneration according to TV-L remuneration group 13 (gross salary range depending on professional experience, see remuneration table 2025) The PhD topic aims at the investigation of the interaction between steam plasma and glass fibre reinforced plastics (GRP). The project background is framed in a novel plasma-assisted recycling processes for composite materials. The goal is the physical, chemical and material characterization of the conversion processes. Various diagnostic and analytical methods are used for this purpose, such as diagnostics of electrical signals, optical diagnostics (high-speed imaging, spectroscopy, pyrometry) and material analysis methods. The following tasks and steps are planned for the PhD: to acquire in-depth knowledge in the fields of plasma physics, high-temperature chemistry, optical diagnostics and material analysis; to support in designing and setting up of the test stand and on the selection of relevant diagnostics; to carry on and to document the experiments and measurements of the steam plasma-GRP interaction; to evaluate and publish the results; to monitor and support the experiments and material characterization at the project partners. Completed university degree in physics, chemistry or electrical engineering Interest in topics at the interface between physics, chemistry, electrical engineering and materials science and in combining experiment and theory Motivation, resiliency, team player spirit, flexibility, reliability Excellent communication skills Fluently in both spoken and written English Very good PC skills (optional) knowledge in CAD (optional) knowledge in optical diagnostics (optional) knowledge of plasma-physical/thermochemical processes and their analysis Compensation according to collective salary agreement of Länder (TV-L) including employer contributions to medical and dental insurance, maternity leave and retirement benefits Creative environment with technical facilities at the highest level Extensive qualification measures for your personal development Promotion tandem: Experienced and competent support during your doctorate Institute-internal training courses (e.g., project management, scientific writing, preparation of project proposals) Networking opportunities at national and international conferences and in cooperation with national and international industry partners Opportunities for external training Opportunities to contribute and develop your own project ideas Flexible working hours and possibility of home-office days In-house German course free of charge A working environment certified as family-friendly 30 vacation days per year (plus: December 24 and 31) Online Sports courses (“Moving break”)