{"id":5858,"date":"2023-08-18T15:44:39","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T15:44:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/career\/doing-a-doctorate-at-ikv\/"},"modified":"2025-01-21T10:39:41","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T10:39:41","slug":"doing-a-doctorate-at-ikv","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/en\/career\/doing-a-doctorate-at-ikv\/","title":{"rendered":"Doing a doctorate at IKV"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\">\n    #page-headers-block_e63a5c87ab0c0d7f82a220b6272bb259  {\n        --gradientbackground: #00af69;\n        --gradientbackground: #00af69;\n        --gradientBackgroundLight: hsl(from #00af69 h calc(s * 0.8) calc(l * 1.3));\n        --gradientBackgroundLight2: hsl(from #00af69 h s calc(l * 1.5));\n            }\n<\/style>\n<section id=\"page-headers-block_e63a5c87ab0c0d7f82a220b6272bb259\" class=\" hyphens-auto  mb-base  md:mb-xl \">\n        \n                    <div class=\"border-t   \">\n\n            <div class=\"theGridWrapper \">\n                <div class=\"theGrid12 pb-2xl !gap-2xs \">\n                                        <figure class=\" contents \"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\" mt-base col-span-12 row-span-1 \"  src=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Promovieren-am-IKV-Page-Header-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Promovieren-am-IKV-Page-Header-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Promovieren-am-IKV-Page-Header-748x201.jpg 748w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Promovieren-am-IKV-Page-Header-1536x412.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Promovieren-am-IKV-Page-Header-768x206.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Promovieren-am-IKV-Page-Header-2048x549.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"686\" alt=\"Promovieren-am-IKV-Page-Header\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\" md:pb-xs text-copyright justify-self-end\n                        row-start-3 row-span-1 col-start-4 col-span-9\n                        \">&copy; IKV<\/span><figcaption class=\"text-figcaption pt-0 mt-0\n                        row-start-2 row-span-1 col-start-4 col-span-9\n\n                        \">The team of research assistants at the IKV.<\/figcaption><\/figure>                    <h1 class=\"\n                col-span-12\n                col-start-1\n                md:col-span-8\n                md:col-start-3\n                xl:col-span-8\n                xl:col-start-2\n                text-xl md:text-3xl\n                self-center\n                \">\n                        <span class=\"text-blue font-bold ikv-condensed\">\n                            Join the IKV team                        <\/span>\n                                                    <br>\n                            <span class=\"\n                            mt-xs\n                            text-green font-serif font-semibold text-base md:text-xl max-w-[30ch] text-balance block \">\n                                As a research engineer intending to do a PhD                            <\/span>\n                                            <\/h1>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n<section id=\"two-columns-block_b53b066428428c354cb2bec2181e1b48\" class=\"block-two-columns blocksection \">\n    <div class=\"theGridWrapper\">\n        <div class=\"theGrid12\">\n            <div class=\"wysiwyg\n            relative\n\n            col-start-1\n            col-span-12\n\n            md:col-start-3\n            md:col-span-9\n            md:gap-8\n\n            lg:col-start-3\n            lg:col-span-8\n\n            2xl:col-start-2\n            2xl:col-span-9\n\n            2xl:gap-[7rem]\n\n            sm:columns-2\n            hyphens-auto add-versal\n            sm:after:content-['\\00A0']\n            sm:after:block\n            sm:after:h-3xl\n            \">\n                <p>At IKV, we offer an almost unique opportunity for aspiring scientists to realise their full potential in plastics engineering research and to develop in a dynamic environment. Research associates at IKV enjoy a variety of benefits that not only help them in their academic development, but can also significantly shape their professional future. As a research engineer, you will immerse yourself in scientific methods and issues while working on industrial projects. You will gain experience in structuring and organising projects, gain your first leadership experience and have the opportunity to learn the necessary tools to solve complex problems in industry and science in a variety of ways.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"teasers-block_afa2fa1a2a6c2d8357a799a92787197e\" class=\"block-teasers blocksection     selectContent py-base\">\n\t\t<div class=\"theGridWrapper \">\n\t\t<div class=\"theGrid12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\t<style>\r\t\t#teasercard-5581 { --rand-top: calc(0em * -1); }\r\t<\/style>\n\n<article id='teasercard-5581' class='teasercard  withIcon selectContent col-span-12 sm:col-span-6 lg:col-span-4 lg:-translate-y-[--rand-top] text-sm  '  data-info='ID:5581 \/ chemistry-papers \/  \/ withIcon \/ selectContent'  style='padding-bottom: 0em'  >\n\t<div>\n\t\t<div class='teasercard__icon -translate-x-2xs' >\n\t\t\t<i class='icon icon-ikv-chemistry-papers text-4xl text-blue'><\/i>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class='mb-xs'>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class='teasercard__content'>\n\t\t\t<h1 class='font-bold text-blue  mb-xs max-w-[75%] flex border-b pb-xs flex-min text-sm'>Dissertation theses\n\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t<div class=' text-sm leading-snug text-black'>\n\t\t\t\tSince 1950, scientists at IKV have been researching a wide range of topics in plastics technology. A look back at the dissertation topics shows the broad range of research. \n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class='teasercard__footer mt-4 '>\n\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/en\/research\/research-profile\/dissertation-topics\/' class='teasercard__link ikv-btn  text-cyan text-sm block origin-bottom-left'>\n\t\t\t<span class='teasercard__linktext text-cyan'>read more\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\t<style>\r\t\t#teasercard-5586 { --rand-top: calc(0em * -1); }\r\t<\/style>\n\n<article id='teasercard-5586' class='teasercard  withIcon selectContent col-span-12 sm:col-span-6 lg:col-span-4 lg:-translate-y-[--rand-top] text-sm  '  data-info='ID:5586 \/ cells \/  \/ withIcon \/ selectContent'  style='padding-bottom: 0em'  >\n\t<div>\n\t\t<div class='teasercard__icon -translate-x-2xs' >\n\t\t\t<i class='icon icon-ikv-cells text-4xl text-blue'><\/i>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div 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                                              text-copyright\n                                                \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                                text-figcaption\n                                            \">During their time at IKV, doctoral candidates regularly have the opportunity to present their research to an expert audience.<\/figcaption><\/figure>                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                <div class=\"swiper-slide grid grid-cols-12    \">\n                                        <div class=\"col-start-2 col-span-10  \">\n                                            <!-- <div class=\"aspect-video block w-full bg-green\">red<\/div> -->\n                                            <figure class=\"\n           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loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"\n                                                text-copyright\n                                                \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                                text-figcaption\n                                            \">Attracting, informing and networking industrial partners is part of the realisation of many research projects.<\/figcaption><\/figure>                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                <div class=\"swiper-slide grid grid-cols-12    \">\n                                        <div class=\"col-start-2 col-span-10  \">\n                                            <!-- <div class=\"aspect-video block w-full bg-green\">red<\/div> -->\n                                            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srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Promovieren-am-IKV-Galerie-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Promovieren-am-IKV-Galerie-3-748x497.jpg 748w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Promovieren-am-IKV-Galerie-3-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" alt=\"Produktionsanlage im Spritzgie\u00dftechnikum am IKV.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"\n                                                text-copyright\n                                                \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                                text-figcaption\n                                            \">Production facilities in the pilot plants are available to the scientific staff for their research.<\/figcaption><\/figure>                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                 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text-copyright\n                                                \">&copy; DF.Fotografie<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                                text-figcaption\n                                            \">Young researchers have access to testing and analysis laboratories via the Centre for Plastics Analysis and Testing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                <div class=\"swiper-slide grid grid-cols-12    \">\n                                        <div class=\"col-start-2 col-span-10  \">\n                                            <!-- <div class=\"aspect-video block w-full bg-green\">red<\/div> -->\n                                            <figure class=\"\n                                            flex\n                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srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Promovieren-am-IKV-Galerie-Teamaktivitaeten-748x561.jpg 748w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Promovieren-am-IKV-Galerie-Teamaktivitaeten-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Promovieren-am-IKV-Galerie-Teamaktivitaeten-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" alt=\"Promovieren-am-IKV-Galerie-Teamaktivitaeten\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"\n                                                text-copyright\n                                                \">&copy; IKV<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                                text-figcaption\n                                            \">Outside of day-to-day research, there are many opportunities for team building for employees. Such as here at the traditional Lousberg run.<\/figcaption><\/figure>                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                <div class=\"swiper-slide grid grid-cols-12    \">\n                                        <div class=\"col-start-2 col-span-10  \">\n                                            <!-- <div class=\"aspect-video block w-full bg-green\">red<\/div> -->\n                                            <figure class=\"\n                                            flex\n                                            flex-col\n                                            gap-x-xs\n                                            gap-y-2xs\n                                            w-full !h-full\n                                            relative\n                                       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https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Promotion-am-IKV-Galerie-Kandidaten-768x438.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" width=\"1546\" height=\"882\" alt=\"Promotion am IKV-Galerie-Kandidaten\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"\n                                                text-copyright\n                                                \">&copy; IKV<\/span><figcaption class=\"\n                                                text-figcaption\n                                            \">Candidates who successfully completed their doctorate at IKV<\/figcaption><\/figure>                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                    <!-- If we need navigation buttons -->\n                    <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div>\n                    <div 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<\/div>\n                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                        <!-- <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div> -->\n                        <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>\n                        <!-- <div class=\"swiper-scrollbar\"><\/div> -->\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"toc-marker-block_f291e3752ee5aeb4fb99190e88780628\" class=\"toc-marker -top-[--toc-height] \" name=\"What+you+can+expect\" data-tocmarker=\"What+you+can+expect\"><\/a>\n\n    <section id=\"headline-block_3871356867fba34d03199c244ae7accc\" class=\"block-headline  \">\n        <div class=\"theGridWrapper hyphens-auto\">\n            <div class=\"theGrid12\">\n                <div class=\"\n                col-start-1\n                col-span-12\n                md:col-span-7\n                md:col-start-2\n                2xl:col-span-7\n                2xl:col-start-1\n                text-balance\n                \">\n                    <h2 class=\"text-blue font-thin text-3xl text-balance\">\n                        Opportunities and challenges                    <\/h2>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"two-columns-block_a23ba1e18f45d079132713950e76911f\" class=\"block-two-columns blocksection \">\n    <div class=\"theGridWrapper\">\n        <div class=\"theGrid12\">\n            <div class=\"wysiwyg\n            relative\n\n            col-start-1\n            col-span-12\n\n            md:col-start-3\n            md:col-span-9\n            md:gap-8\n\n            lg:col-start-3\n            lg:col-span-8\n\n            2xl:col-start-2\n            2xl:col-span-9\n\n            2xl:gap-[7rem]\n\n            sm:columns-2\n            hyphens-auto \n            sm:after:content-['\\00A0']\n            sm:after:block\n            sm:after:h-3xl\n            \">\n                <h3>Independent subject area:<\/h3>\n<p>With us, you have the opportunity to define your own doctoral project and design research questions that interest and motivate you personally.<\/p>\n<h3>Freedom to research:<\/h3>\n<p>Explore a topic within our <a href=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/en\/research\/research-fields\/\">research areas<\/a> that is particularly close to your heart. We encourage you to pursue your interests and skills and offer you unlimited opportunities to put your ideas into practice. <\/p>\n<h3>Creative and dynamic team:<\/h3>\n<p>You will be part of a dedicated team of scientists and guide students who are passionate about innovative solutions in plastics technology.<\/p>\n<h3>Building a research reputation:<\/h3>\n<p>By presenting your results at renowned conferences and having the opportunity to do a doctorate at IKV, you can build up your research reputation and establish yourself as an expert in your field.<\/p>\n<h3>Industry reference:<\/h3>\n<p>With us, you will work on issues that have practical relevance for the economy.<\/p>\n<h3>Network:<\/h3>\n<p>Right from the start, you will build up relationships with our broad network of partners in the plastics industry and thus develop your own professional network.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-border-color has-white-border-color has-large-font-size\"><blockquote><p>IKV is more than just a research facility &#8211; it is an inspiring community that drives innovation and excellence in plastics processing.<\/p><cite>Dr.-Ing. Malte Sch\u00f6n<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"toc-marker-block_df195ee0d829b4b4dc976097b789001a\" class=\"toc-marker -top-[--toc-height] \" name=\"What+we+offer+you\" data-tocmarker=\"What+we+offer+you\"><\/a>\n\n    <section id=\"headline-block_0eea2e73ccac20e066edd982c2faf0b0\" class=\"block-headline  \">\n        <div class=\"theGridWrapper hyphens-auto\">\n            <div class=\"theGrid12\">\n                <div class=\"\n                col-start-1\n                col-span-12\n                md:col-span-7\n                md:col-start-2\n                2xl:col-span-7\n                2xl:col-start-1\n                text-balance\n                \">\n                    <h2 class=\"text-blue font-thin text-3xl text-balance\">\n                        The boundary conditions                    <\/h2>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"two-columns-block_df9e00b576fbe9494b783fa05bb76837\" class=\"block-two-columns blocksection \">\n    <div class=\"theGridWrapper\">\n        <div class=\"theGrid12\">\n            <div class=\"wysiwyg\n            relative\n\n            col-start-1\n            col-span-12\n\n            md:col-start-3\n            md:col-span-9\n            md:gap-8\n\n            lg:col-start-3\n            lg:col-span-8\n\n            2xl:col-start-2\n            2xl:col-span-9\n\n            2xl:gap-[7rem]\n\n            sm:columns-2\n            hyphens-auto \n            sm:after:content-['\\00A0']\n            sm:after:block\n            sm:after:h-3xl\n            \">\n                <h3>We will employ you as a research assistant.<\/h3>\n<p>During your time with us, you will work in a full-time position and take over the management of a working group with personnel and financial responsibility.<\/p>\n<h3>You will take on responsible tasks in various projects.<\/h3>\n<p>You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, both public and industry-sponsored, covering a wide range of topics.<\/p>\n<h3>From day 1, you will take on responsible tasks.<\/h3>\n<p>With us, you will be immediately involved in positions of responsibility and have the opportunity to develop and strengthen your leadership and management skills.<\/p>\n<h3>We guide you and give you the opportunity to develop your skills.<\/h3>\n<p>We offer ongoing training opportunities, including the AssEx (Assistant Excursion) program, to continuously expand and deepen your skills.<\/p>\n<h3>We will show you how you can present yourself and your topics convincingly.<\/h3>\n<p>Regular presentations at seminars, scientific conferences and in front of industry consortia train your ability to communicate at a high level to your target group. An invaluable competitive advantage throughout your (professional) life, whether in industry or science. <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<a id=\"toc-marker-block_37d9c2400de613a9a14482e7f2b69ea1\" class=\"toc-marker -top-[--toc-height] \" name=\"What+you+will+learn+with+us\" data-tocmarker=\"What+you+will+learn+with+us\"><\/a>\n\n    <section id=\"headline-block_5d256e69f5d5f83dd7188ee951e4c2ac\" class=\"block-headline  \">\n        <div class=\"theGridWrapper hyphens-auto\">\n            <div class=\"theGrid12\">\n                <div class=\"\n                col-start-1\n                col-span-12\n                md:col-span-7\n                md:col-start-2\n                2xl:col-span-7\n                2xl:col-start-1\n                text-balance\n                \">\n                    <h2 class=\"text-blue font-thin text-3xl text-balance\">\n                        What you will learn with us                    <\/h2>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"two-columns-block_7ec57529abe3b6ec90392f1e271641af\" class=\"block-two-columns blocksection \">\n    <div class=\"theGridWrapper\">\n        <div class=\"theGrid12\">\n            <div class=\"wysiwyg\n            relative\n\n            col-start-1\n            col-span-12\n\n            md:col-start-3\n            md:col-span-9\n            md:gap-8\n\n            lg:col-start-3\n            lg:col-span-8\n\n            2xl:col-start-2\n            2xl:col-span-9\n\n            2xl:gap-[7rem]\n\n            sm:columns-2\n            hyphens-auto \n            sm:after:content-['\\00A0']\n            sm:after:block\n            sm:after:h-3xl\n            \">\n                <h3>Experience in leadership and project management:<\/h3>\n<p>You will gain valuable experience in leading teams and projects and develop your project management skills.<\/p>\n<h3>Prioritisation and delegation of tasks:<\/h3>\n<p>You will learn how to organise your work effectively, set priorities and delegate tasks in a targeted manner in order to work efficiently.<\/p>\n<h3>Familiarisation with new topics:<\/h3>\n<p>Due to the variety of projects, you will be continuously familiarised with new topics and issues, developing a broad knowledge base and the ability to quickly and efficiently explore new subject areas.<\/p>\n<h3>Preparation and presentation of results:<\/h3>\n<p>You will learn how to prepare and present your results convincingly, both within the institute and at (inter)national conferences.<\/p>\n<h3>Entry into the plastics industry:<\/h3>\n<p>You will gain a comprehensive insight into the plastics industry and become part of the sector as a recognised expert. 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