PhD student »CO2 capture through oxyfuel combustion«

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft; Sulzbach-Rosenberg; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Das Fraunhofer UMSICHT sucht einen Ingenieur für Prozessoptimierung zur Unterstützung bei der CO2-Reduktion. In dieser Rolle arbeiten Sie an innovativen Lösungen für nachhaltige Brennverfahren und gestalten aktiv den Übergang zu klimaneutralen Technologien. Das Engagement für eine positive Arbeitsumgebung und individuelle Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten sind weitere Highlights dieser Position.

Leistungen

Flexible Arbeitszeiten

Subvention für das Deutschlandticket

Gesundheitsangebote

Individuelle Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten

Qualifikationen

• Abgeschlossenes Studium in Verfahrenstechnik oder einem ähnlichen Bereich.
• Sehr gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse.
• Vorwissen in der Verbrennungstechnologie vorteilhaft.

Aufgaben

• Optimierung der Pilotanlage zur Verbrennung fester Brennstoffe.
• Entwicklung von Modellen für Berechnung und Design.
• Koordination mit Partnern aus Forschung und Industrie.

Kenntnisse

Teamfähigkeit

Sorgfalt

Analytisches Denken

Interesse an CO2-Technologien

Ausbildung

Studium in Verfahrenstechnik, Umweltverfahrenstechnik oder einem vergleichbaren Bereich

Jobbeschreibung

You will drive forward the application of oxyfuel combustion as an efficient measure for carbon capture. Together with the UMSICHT team and our project partners, you will create solutions for climate-positive and CO2-negative processes.

What you will do

• Optimization of the pilot plant for the combustion of solid fuels (biomass, waste) with oxygen and subsequent CO2 capture
• Development of models for calculation and design
• Design and optimization of a flexible oxygen supply
• Optimization of the pilot plant based on test and simulation results
• Development of design and process engineering solutions for subsequent market integration
• Preparation of publications and presentations of research results
• Transfer of your research results to other applications
• Coordination with partners and stakeholders from industry and research

What you bring to the table

• Completed studies in process engineering, environmental process engineering, energy technology, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or a comparable field
• Interest in a varied subject area with diverse challenges in planning and design, design and implementation of tests on a prototype in the technical center as well as the supervision of large-scale tests
• Previous knowledge in the fields of combustion technology and CO2 capture advantageous
• The will to continuously expand your professional and personal experience and the willingness to present your results internally and externally in presentations and publications
• Strong independent and conscientious way of working, ability to work in a team, quick comprehension
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills
• Enthusiasm and willingness to take on a wide range of challenges

What you can expect

We are committed to creating an inspiring working environment in which all employees can develop. To this end, we promote and value the uniqueness of each person and create a culture of respect, openness and appreciation in which everyone is welcome:

• Teamwork at eye level:an open-minded team with whom you actively drive forward sustainable solutions. New Work, diversity and inclusion as well as cooperative teamwork are central components of our culture.
• Creative freedom & variety:A varied working day at the interface between business and science.
• Flex work:Flexible working hours, mobile working and a wide range of opportunities to achieve a better work-life balance.
• Individual development opportunities:Support for your career through needs-based training and programs.
• Health & well-being:Health offers for a good balance in everyday life.
• Sustainable and affordable travel:subsidizing your Germany job ticket.
• You can find even more attractive benefits here:Tasks as an employer

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity.Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about this position:

Mr. Dr. Martin Meiller

phone: [phone]

Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology UMSICHT

www.umsicht-suro.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 80166 Application Deadline: