Postdoc (f/m/d) Analysis of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Fluid Properties: Experimental Characterization, Numerical Modeling and Sensor Development

Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers; Dresden; Sur place; EUR 52 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

30 days paid holiday

Company pension scheme (VBL)

Mobile working

Flexible working hours

Résumé du poste

Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) invites applications for a Postdoc in the Analysis of Supercritical CO2 fluid properties. You will perform experimental characterization, develop numerical models, and advance sensor development for sCO2 cycles in energy research.

The position emphasizes interdisciplinary teamwork in an international environment, with opportunities for publishing results and mentoring PhD students. English proficiency is essential; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field.
• Strong thermodynamics and heat/mass transfer knowledge.
• Experience with experimental measurement in thermo-fluid sciences.
• Willingness to work on numerical and experimental tasks; interdisciplinary teamwork.

Responsabilités

• Evaluate impurities and breakdown products in sCO2 Brayton cycles across conditions.
• Characterize fluid properties of supercritical/subcritical CO2, in situ and in external devices.
• Develop fluid property models for steady-state and dynamic cases.
• Assess and design measurement techniques for sCO2 system safety and purification.
• Contribute to design and control recommendations for sCO2 cycles.
• Mentor PhD students and assist proposal writing.
• Publish results in conferences and journals.

Connaissances

English (excellent)

MATLAB

Python

SIMULINK

Teamwork

Formation

PhD in Process Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

Outils

Experimental measurement equipment

Description du poste

Postdoc Analysis Of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Fluid Properties

With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.

The Institute of Fluid Dynamics is conducting basic and applied research in the fields of thermo-fluid dynamics and magnetohydrodynamics in order to improve the sustainability, the energy efficiency and the safety of industrial processes.

The Department of Thermal Energy and Process Technology is looking for a Postdoc Analysis of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Fluid Properties: Experimental Characterization, Numerical Modeling and Sensor Development.

Your Tasks

• Evaluation of sources of impurities and breakdown products in sCO2 Brayton cycles over a range of applications, temperatures, and periods of time
• Characterization of fluid properties of supercritical and subcritical CO2 with and without purities, in-situ in running cycles as well as in external measurement devices
• Development of fluid property models of both steady-state and dynamic nature
• Assessment and design of measurement techniques for sCO2 system safety, control and purification in the context of impurities
• Contributions to the design and control recommendations for sCO2 cycles for broader implementation and robustness
• PhD student mentoring and proposal writing
• Scientific documentation and communication of results in the form of conference contributions and journal publications

Your Profile

• Completed university studies (PhD) in the field of Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Solid knowledge of thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer phenomena, process engineering, and process technology
• Strong knowledge of experimental measurement technology in thermo-fluid sciences
• Willingness to work on numerical and experimental tasks
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills in an interdisciplinary and international research environment
• Motivation and self-discipline to carry out research independently
• Excellent command of English (spoken and written)
• Proficient programming skills (e.g., MATLAB, SIMULINK, Python) or other common process simulators

Our Offer

• A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
• Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
• Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
• Depending on the personal qualifications, the candidate may be classified in salary group 13 according to TVöD-Bund
• We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
• Numerous company health management offerings
• Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
• An employer subsidy for the “Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket”

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