PhD Student - Investigation of the continuous butanediol dehydrogenation under dynamic hydrogen[...]

Overview

PhD Student - Investigation of the continuous butanediol dehydrogenation under dynamic hydrogen release using pressure control at Forschungszentrum Jülich.

Your Job

• As part of your activities, you will carry out investigations of the continuous butanediol dehydrogenation under dynamic hydrogen release using pressure control in the laboratories on the campus of Forschungszentrum Jülich. Your tasks include in detail:
• Construction and commissioning of a new test stand for the investigation of the continuous butanediol dehydrogenation under dynamic hydrogen release by means of pressure control
• Carrying out parameter studies
• Comparison of different catalyst materials
• Determination of the pressure dependence of the dynamic hydrogen release
• Development and validation of various test stand modifications
• Coordination with internal and external project partners from industry and research
• Publication and presentation of research results in relevant journals and at national and international conferences
• Participation in the development of the institute

Your Profile

• Sucessfully completed scientific university degree (Master) in the fields of chemical engineering, process engineering, chemistry or a comparable discipline
• Knowledge of hydrogen and energy research is an advantage
• High motivation to complete the doctorate within three years
• Very good organizational skills
• Ability to show initiative and work independently
• Very good cooperation and communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Very good written and spoken English skills

Our Offer

• 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
• Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work
• 30 days of annual leave (depending on agreed working time arrangements) and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends
• Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service

Place of employment

Brainergy Park Jülich

Diversity and Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities is important to us. Further information on diversity and equal opportunities: