Master thesis (f / m / d) - Perovskites-based thermal barrier coatings for solar application - [...]

Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR); Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 34.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ein führendes Forschungsinstitut in Köln sucht einen Masteranden für eine Diplom-/Masterarbeit zur Untersuchung von Thermal Barrier Coatings. Die Rolle beinhaltet die Synthese von Perowskitpulvern und deren Anwendung als Beschichtungen. Der Kandidat sollte praktische Laborerfahrung haben und idealerweise über ein laufendes Masterstudium in Chemie oder Verfahrenstechnik verfügen. Wir bieten eine spannende Forschungserfahrung in einem interdisziplinären Team.

Leistungen

Vielfältige Trainings- und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten

Förderung von Diversität und Gleichheit

Qualifikationen

• Praktische Erfahrung in der Synthese und Charakterisierung keramischer Materialien.
• Gute schriftliche und mündliche Kommunikationsfähigkeiten in Deutsch oder Englisch.
• Engagement und Lernbereitschaft.

Aufgaben

• Synthese von Perowskitpulvern als Thermal Barrier Coatings.
• Beschichtung von metallischen Substraten.
• Charakterisierung der physikalischen und chemischen Eigenschaften.

Kenntnisse

Praktische Erfahrung in chemischen Laboren

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Teamorientierung

Ausbildung

Laufendes Masterstudium in Chemie/Verfahrenstechnik

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

The vision of the DLR Institute of Future Fuels is to develop technological solutions that enable the cost-effective production of sustainable fuels and chemical commodities using renewable energy at industrial scale. The institute uses concentrated solar energy to meet the heat demand of high-temperature processes. The Department of Solar Chemical Process Development researches innovative materials, processes and reactors to enable fuel production from renewable energies and develops sustainable concepts for solar/process heat storage and utilization in industrial processes. We operate laboratories and large-scale facilities to test new materials, processes and technologies on laboratory and pilot scales.

What to expect

In your Diplom- / Master thesis, you will investigate the potential of perovskite oxide compositions as Thermal Barrier Coatings (TBCs) to buffer the temperature of metallic parts exposed to concentrated solar irradiation. The thesis will be conducted at the DLR Institute of Future Fuels in Cologne as part of an EU-funded research project. The candidate will join an interdisciplinary, multinational research team of chemical and materials engineers, chemists and physicists and will have access to state-of-the-art chemical and ceramic processing laboratories, a broad infrastructure of analytical and structural characterization tools, and concentrated solar irradiation facilities at the DLR campus in Cologne-Porz-Wahn.

Your tasks

• Synthesis of perovskite powders targeted for use as Thermal Barrier Coatings (TBCs)
• Coating of metallic substrates with such TBCs
• Microstructural, physicochemical and optical properties characterization of synthesized powders and produced coatings
• Multi-cyclic heating / cooling tests of coated substrates under simulated solar irradiation and evaluation of TBC performance with respect to thermal protection of underlying substrates
• Post-characterisation of TBCs and use of solar campaign results to improve coating composition, performance, structural integrity and service life
• Documentation and presentation of results

Your profile

• Ongoing Master’s degree in Chemical / Process Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science or similar with required coursework completed
• Practical experience in chemical laboratories, preferably in synthesis, processing and properties characterization of ceramic materials
• Basic knowledge of solid-state chemistry / physics
• Good oral and written communication skills in German or English
• Commitment and willingness to learn, with a communicative and team-oriented mindset

Remuneration is up to the German TVöD EG5 depending on qualifications and assigned tasks.

We offer

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the development of our employees both personally and professionally. We offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, and we aim to increase the proportion of women in science and management. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if qualified.

We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 2485) please contact: Martin Roeb

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