PostDoc - Hydrogen Processing, Purification and Electrochemical Compression

Unist; Lich-Steinstraß; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research centre in Germany is seeking a PostDoc to develop innovative hydrogen purification processes as part of an interdisciplinary team. This role offers the opportunity to shape future research directions and contribute to significant energy solutions, supported by extensive training and development opportunities.

Leistungen

Comprehensive training courses

Extensive company health management

Family-friendly corporate policy

Targeted services for international employees

Qualifikationen

• Broad expertise in interdisciplinary fields.
• Experience in planning and conducting experimental studies.
• Very good written and spoken English.

Aufgaben

• Develop processes for the purification of hydrogen from diol-based carrier molecules.
• Support in building an interdisciplinary research team.
• Establish collaborations with industry and research partners.

Kenntnisse

Creativity

Data analysis

Communication

Ausbildung

PhD in chemical engineering, process engineering, chemistry, material science

Master's degree

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Forschungszentrum Jülich Research Field All Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Country Germany Application Deadline 28 Jun 2025 - 22:00 (UTC) Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Other Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Your Job:

Hydrogen is a key element of the energy system of the future. However, in many processes it is only produced in limited purity and/or is only available at low pressures. Your task is to develop processes for the purification of hydrogen obtained from diol-based carrier molecules and to evaluate possibilities for the use of electrochemical compression processes. In this PostDoc position you will have the opportunity to test a variety of approaches, develop innovative concepts and create the basis for future-oriented third-party funded projects. Become part of a dedicated team that develops creative solutions for complex chemical and process engineering problem.

• Dehydrogenation processes: Construction of a test stand for the dehydrogenation of diol-based carrier molecules
  
• Explorative research: Development and testing of new concepts in the field of gas treatment and electrochemical compression
  
• Development of ideas: Identification of promising topics for future third-party funding projects
  
• Diversity of topics: working on interdisciplinary issues, e.g. novel reactors, hybrid heating systems or process optimisation
  
• Team building: Support in building an interdisciplinary research team by selecting and mentoring junior researchers and promoting a collaborative working culture
  
• Project preparation: Development of concepts and preliminary studies for research proposals
  
• Scientific networking: Establishing collaborations with partners from industry and research
  
• Publication and dissemination: Dissemination of your results through publications in high-ranking journals and presentations at international conferences

Your Profile:

• Very good university degree (Master) in the fields of chemical engineering, process engineering, chemistry, material science or a comparable discipline with PhD
  
• Broad expertise and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary manner
  
• Creativity and a strong spirit of discovery to develop new research approaches
  
• Experience in planning and conducting experimental studies
  
• Very good data analysis and Science writing skills
  
• Ability to work in a team, initiative and strong communication skills
  
• Very good written and spoken English
  

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development
  
• Extensive company health management
  
• Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer:
go.fzj.de/benefits

We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is for a fixed term of 2 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group EG 13, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them. All information about the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) can be found on the BMI website: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed . The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 66 of the PDF download.

Place of employment: Brainergy Park Jülich

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

Further information on diversity and equal opportunities: go.fzj.de/equality

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.