Academic employee (m/f/d)

Ulm University; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prestigious research institution in Germany is seeking a PhD candidate in chemical engineering to support research on photochemical processes. The role involves conducting experiments, collaborating with international partners, and contributing to teaching. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in a relevant field, has excellent English skills, and is enthusiastic about scientific research. This is a full-time position with opportunities for personal development within a dynamic research group.

Leistungen

Innovative research environment

Connection to an international research network

A motivated team

Qualifikationen

• Above-average Master's degree (M.Sc.) in relevant fields.
• Enjoying scientific questions and practical laboratory experience.
• Very good computer skills; experience with programming languages is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Independent handling of scientific tasks.
• Conception and execution of experimental investigations.
• Contribution to teaching of chemical engineering.

Kenntnisse

Experimental investigations

English language skills

Computer skills (MS-Office, Origin)

Programming (Python)

Laboratory experience

Ausbildung

Master's degree (M.Sc.) in chemistry, chemical engineering or process engineering

Tools

Photochemical processes knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Ulm University Department Institute of Chemical Engineering Research Field Engineering » Chemical engineering Chemistry » Applied chemistry Chemistry » Solar chemistry Engineering » Process engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 17 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - MSCA Reference Number 25130 Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number 101226678 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The central motivation of research at the Institute of Chemical Engineering is energy and raw material transition. For this purpose, our research projects focus on thermal and chemical process engineering. In teaching, the institute runs a bachelor's program as well as an international master's program in chemical engineering.

The multinational research group "Photochemical Reaction Engineering" deals with interdisciplinary topics of light-driven reactions. The focus is on fundamental investigation, optimization and development of photoreactors from laboratory to industrial scale as well as advanced reaction control as a basis for the development of sustainable photochemical processes. The combination of experiments with theoretical studies enables knowledge-driven investigations at the interface between chemistry and process engineering with respect to an industrial as well as an academic setting, e.g. in the context of the Collaborative Research Center SFB TRR 234 CataLight or the Priority Program SPP2370 Nitroconversion, and in an industrial setting.

We offer an attractive working environment in an innovative research area and support for personal development. To join our dedicated and open-minded team, we are looking for an academic staff member who will support us in research as well as in the education of students. Within the scope of the employment, the opportunity for a doctorate is given.

• research within the MSCA DN-ID project PROSPER on the development of high-power light sources in scalable multi-lamp photoreactors and scale-up
• close collaboration with international project partners within the PROSPER network
• independent handling of scientific tasks
• conception and execution of experimental investigations
• Characterization of heat and mass transfer of a high-power light source
• Characterization of radiation fields in multi-lamp photoreactors
• Development of intensification and scale-up concepts for heat transport around light sources
• Fulfilling long-term secondments (18 month) with industrial partner Peschl Ultraviolet GmbH (Mainz, Germany)
• contribution to teaching of chemical engineering

Seize the opportunity and join us in shaping the future of the University!

• above-average Master's degree (M.Sc.) in chemistry (specialization in technical chemistry), chemical engineering or process engineering or comparable
• enjoying scientific questions
• practical experience with tasks in a chemical laboratory
• excellent written and spoken English language skills
• ability to work in an international team, reliability, organizational skills and ability to handle demanding tasks
• very good computer skills (MS-Office, Origin, etc.); experience with programming languages (Python) desirable
• experience in the field of photochemistry and reaction engineering is desirable

Specific Requirements

• meet the requirements of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Conditions of Mobility of Researchers: researchers are required to undertake transnational mobility, i.e. they must not have resided in the country of their host beneficiary (Germany) for more than 12 months in the past 3 years

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information

We offer:

• years of expertise in the field of photochemical processes
• strong expertise in modelling reactions and radiation fields
• extensive equipment including both commercial and self-developed scientific instruments
• an innovative research environment
• connection to an international research network
• a motivated team

Eligibility criteria

The requirements of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Conditions of Mobility of Researchers must be met: researchers are required to undertake transnational mobility, i.e. they must not have resided in the country of their host beneficiary (Germany) for more than 12 months in the past 3 years

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institute of Chemical Engineering, Ulm University Country Germany City Ulm Postal Code 89081 Street Albert-Einstein-Allee 11 Geofield