Thesis (M): Development of a Two-Zone Thermal Reactor

Fraunhofer; Sulzbach-Rosenberg; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraunhofer UMSICHT Sulzbach-Rosenberg is seeking a researcher to develop and optimize thermochemical processes within the Recycling Technologies group, focusing on continuous production and direct conversion for high-value chemicals.

Your role includes designing and constructing a two-zone thermal reactor, planning and conducting laboratory experiments, and documenting results with rigorous scientific evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Design and construct a two-zone thermal reactor
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate laboratory experiments
• Evaluation and scientific documentation of the results

Job description

The Sulzbach-Rosenberg branch of the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology Fraunhofer UMSICHT develops process engineering solutions in the field of carbon conversion (next-generation biofuels, recycling technologies for plastics and composite materials, biochar), low-emission combustion and firing technology, and the provision and storage of process heat. It also has expertise in waste and resource strategies and life cycle assessment (LCA). With a focus on process engineering and plant construction, it supports clients from the project idea through pilot plants and demonstrators to market launch. As part of the 'Recycling Technologies' group, you will develop innovative thermochemical processes for recovering valuable materials and for the sustainable production of high-quality chemicals. In a current project, you will investigate the continuous production and direct conversion of highly reactive intermediates in a two-zone plant to produce hard-to-obtain compounds for applications in the semiconductor and electronics industries.

• Design and construction of a two-zone thermal reactor
• Planning, conducting, and evaluating laboratory experiments
• Evaluation and scientific documentation of the results