The Helmholtz Association is one of the largest scientific organisations in Europe - with interdisciplinary research projects, excellent supervision and access to state-of-the-art infrastructure. Whether climate research, health sciences or information technology - with us you will find exciting doctoral opportunities at numerous Helmholtz Centres throughout Germany.

Our Experts

Meet our experts in Direct Air Capture and Storage. The expertise of the DACStorE research leaders covers a wide range of disciplines, from mechanical engineering and process technology to system analysis, social sciences, and law.

Association with the DACStorE Project

A young scientist may join the NETs@Helmholtz if the following conditions are fulfilled:

• Full member: PhD or postdoc funded by DACStorE project
• Associated member: PhD or postdoc supervised by a DACStorE PI, but not funded by the DACStorE project, or PhD or postdoc supervised by a PI of a DACStorE-affiliated Institution.
• Associated member: scientist (M.Sc.) with no current intention of pursuing a PhD, working at a DACStorE partner’s institute.

Open positions with our partners:

Negative emissions technology plays a crucial role in addressing the challenges of global warming. I am proud to have contributed to the research and development of this vital technology, making my meaningful contribution to the sustainable future of humanity.

Research School Certificate

Upon completing the NETs@Helmholtz Research School, participants receive a Research School Certificate, formally recognizing their academic and professional development throughout the program.

This certificate highlights key aspects of the participant's journey, including:

• General Information: Details such as the participant's name, birth date, host institution, and primary supervisors, providing an official record of their affiliation with the DACStorE project.
• Research School Program Activities: A summary of the participant’s engagement in core program components, including transferable skills courses, lectures, webinars, and retreats. It records significant learning experiences such as peer mentoring (S-Teams), contributions to DACS Talks, and completion of a Research School Project. Each of these activities is documented with the respective dates and hours dedicated, reflecting the participant's commitment to their training.
• Professional Contributions: The participant’s broader academic and practical contributions, such as poster presentations, talks, international conference participation, workshops, and research stays. Additionally, any publications and other notable contributions related to the DACStorE project.

Achievements to qualify for a certificate of participation:

• Attend at least 1 retreat
• Regularly attend the lecture series, webinar series and fireplace talks
• Give 1 DACS Talk
• Attend 6-8 days of Transferable Skills Courses (certificates of comparable classes will be accepted)