OpenFieldDoctoral Research Fellowship (TV-L E13) in Battery Materials Recycling
Three-year salaried doctoral research position in the Institute of Metallurgy, developing hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical recovery methods for lithium, cobalt, and nickel from end-of-life electric vehicle batteries.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master of Science with distinction in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Metallurgy
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English or German research communication skills
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Comprehensive CV, copy of master's thesis, and statement of research experience
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from university professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: 100% TV-L E13 salaried scientific employee contract (€52,000 to €58,000/year gross)
- Application fee
- Free
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition. Full social security, health insurance, and pension benefits included under German law.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Technical University of Clausthal documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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