PostDoc - Hydrogen Processing, Purification and Electrochemical Compression

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.