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

Technische Universität Hamburg; Hamburg; Sur place; EUR 52 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PhD opportunity

Interdisciplinary team

Conference participation

Research topic development

Résumé du poste

Technische Universität Hamburg invites applications for a Research Associate (m/f/d) in the Institute for Process Systems Engineering. The project focuses on enzyme kinetics and process modelling, with a strong emphasis on data-driven parameter estimation and collaboration with academic and industrial partners.

Your work will include experimental measurements, kinetic modelling, scientific writing, and supervision of student theses, within a fixed-term project ending in 2029.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Process Engineering or comparable field.
• Strong understanding of complex enzyme kinetics.
• Expertise in modelling and numerics.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsabilités

• Conduct experiments, e.g. enzyme kinetics measurements.
• Model enzyme kinetics and related processes.
• Prepare scientific writings and presentations.

Connaissances

Enzyme kinetics

Modelling & numerics

Scientific writing

Communication & teamwork

Formation

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Description du poste

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

Requirements

• 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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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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