Research Associate (m/f/d) at the Institute of Process Systems Engineering

Hamburg University of Technology; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Technische Universität Hamburg invites applications for a Research Associate (m/f/d) in the Institute for Process Systems Engineering. The position is full-time and fixed-term until 31 December 2029, with remuneration according to TV-L EG 13.

Start date 1 January 2027, with an application deadline 11 November 2026. The role focuses on enzyme kinetics, modelling, scientific writing, and supervision of student theses, within inter-disciplinary research on energy-efficient, (bio-)reactive and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Process Engineering or related field
• Strong understanding of enzyme kinetics
• Experience with modelling and numerics
• Interest in scientific research with ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Experimental work, e.g. measurements of enzyme kinetics
• Modelling of enzyme kinetics
• Scientific writing and preparation of presentations
• Supervision of students theses

Skills

Enzyme kinetics

Modelling

Numerics

Scientific writing

Thesis supervision

Communication

Independent work

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

Research Associate (m/f/d)

Institute for Process Systems Engineering

Remuneration EG 13 TV-L

ID 25326WV4

Start of employment January 1st, 2027

Application deadline November 11th, 2026

Scope fulltime, fixed term until December 31st, 2029

We pursue research on process intensification by developing innovative model-based design and optimization approaches and integration with experimental research. The interdisciplinary research activities are oftentimes conducted in collaboration with academic and industrial partners, focusing on innovative process concepts for energy-efficient, (bio-)reactive and hybrid processes. Our research activities pursue the goal to develop resource-, energy- and cost efficient processes for a sustainable production in the chemical and biochemical industry. The project aims to identify enzyme kinetic models from limited experimental data by adapting and extending parameter-estimation methods from adsorption modelling. The resulting approach will be systematically validated for complex reaction models with multiple parameters, with particular emphasis on competing substrates.

YOUR TASKS

• Experimental work, e.g. measurements of enzyme kinetics
• Modelling of enzyme kinetics
• Scientific writing and preparation of presentations
• Supervision of students theses

YOUR PROFILE

• Completed scientific university studies (masters degree above average or equivalent), in particular in the subject Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Process Engineering or comparable

Desired knowledge and personal skills

• Strong understanding of complex enzyme kinetics
• Expertise in modelling and numerics
• Passion for scientific research, strong self-motivation, and a results-oriented mindset
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, combined with the ability to work independently and take ownership

OUR OFFER

• Outside your duties the opportunity to further your scientific qualification, e.g. pursuing a PhD
• Collaboration in an interdisciplinary, highly motivated and dedicated team
• Participation in national as well as international conferences with presentations and interdisciplinary collaborations
• Contribution to the further development of research topics

At the heart of TU Hamburg’s research, teaching and transfer of technology is the guiding principle of developing technology for people. The TU Hamburg sees itself in this context as a family-friendly and sustainable university with high performance and quality standards that strives for excellence in all its research fields. Interdisciplinarity, innovation, regionality and internationality are binding principles in our actions. With currently around 8.000 students, 110 professors and 1.650 employees, the TU Hamburg is characterised by short decision-making processes and close cooperation between the board, the institutes, the deans of studies, the research areas and the administration. We identify ourselves with a modern leadership culture and cultivate appreciative interaction.

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For further information please contact Dr. Thomas Waluga, Tel.-Nr. [phone], Email: [e-mail]

We value diversity, therefore all applications are welcome, regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion and belief, disability, sexual orientation and identity or social background.

The TU Hamburg stands for equal opportunities as well as appreciative and respectful cooperation.

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