Master-Arbeit: Master’s Thesis Opportunity in Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Metrology - in support of con[...]

Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, PTB; Braunschweig; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading metrology institute in Braunschweig is seeking a Master's student to enhance laser absorption spectroscopy techniques for measuring nitrous oxide (N2O) gas concentrations. You will work on software and hardware development to improve measurement accuracy. Candidates should have skills in data analysis and programming, particularly in Python and Matlab. Excellent analytical and communication skills are essential. Supervision will be provided in collaboration with TU Braunschweig.

Qualifikationen

• Must be enrolled in a relevant Master's program.
• Experience in spectral or gas sensing is essential.
• Familiarity with algorithms for spectral analysis is important.

Aufgaben

• Develop and optimize Laser Absorption Spectroscopy instrumentation.
• Conduct research and development of hardware and software.
• Improve accuracy and metrological traceability of N2O concentrations.

Kenntnisse

Data processing and analysis

Programming in Python

Programming in Matlab

Programming in LabView

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Master's program in Physics or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Laser Absorption is an advanced sensing technique that determines the presence of a particular substance in a sample and, in many cases, is used to quantify amount fractions of probed species. Measuring and controlling nitrous oxide (N2O) gas is crucial for understanding climate change. N2O in the atmosphere has an extremely large global warming potential, therefore called as super climate pollutant. Although still present at trace gas quantities in the atmosphere, N2O is about 300 times more potent than CO2 in terms of warming effect with an ever since increasing abundance in the atmosphere.

Responsibilities

This project offers a unique opportunity to work on the development and optimization of Laser Absorption Spectroscopy instrumentation and spectroscopic analysis techniques to improve the accuracy and metrological traceability of N2O concentrations. You will be involved in research and development of hardware and software for laser spectroscopy.

Your profile

• Enrolled in a Master’s program in Physics, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Skilled in data processing and analysis – experience with spectral or gas sensing.
• Proficient in programming languages commonly used in spectral analysis (e.g., Python, Matlab, LabView).
• Familiar with algorithms for spectral analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting findings and collaborating with the research team.

Place of employment

Braunschweig, Abt. 3 "Chemische Physik und Explosionsschutz"

The project will jointly be supervised by the TU Braunschweig and the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB). The experimental work will be carried out mostly at PTB.

Your application

Dr. Zhechao Qu, [e-mail].