Vacancy No. 508/2024
PhD or Research Assistant in the field of Chemical Engineering (f/m/d)
This project is part of the ambitious Green SWaP EU project, which aims to revolutionize in-space mobility by producing sustainable propellants using solar energy.
Job description
We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative PhD candidate with a passion for mathematics and experiments to join our cutting-edge research project on the plasma-based synthesis of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) for green propulsion systems in space.
Your Tasks will comprise:
- Design and construction of a system for H2O2 synthesis, using plasma, based on CFD simulations and parametric studies of the contact plasma
- Optimization and automation of the sythesis, pulse duration, energy supply. Implement modes of remote operation and autonomous (Al controlled) operation
- Summary and presentations of the scientific results in reports and presentations within the project and at the institute
- Processing the scientific results for publications and presentations at conferences
- Documentation and communication of the research results
- Summarizing them in a dissertation.
Personal qualification
- You should hold a Masters in Chemical Engineering, Plasma Physics, Physical Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- University degree in the above-mentioned disciplines with qualification for a doctorate
- We are looking for a candidate who is not only technically proficient but also driven by a passion for innovation and sustainability
- Proven ability to develop creative solutions to complex research problems
- Demonstrated curiosity and a drive to push the boundaries of current scientific knowledge
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment coupled with a passion for research.
Salary category 13, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.
Organizational unit
Institute for Micro Process Engineering (IMVT)
Starting date
ab sofort/ as soon as possible
Contract duration
3 years
Application up to
16th of November 2024
Contact person in line-management
For further information, please contact Dr. Alexander Navarrete, Mail: alexander.navarrete@kit.edu, Phone: +49 721 608-26653.
Application
Please apply online using the button below for this vacancy number 508/2024 .
Personnel Support is provided by
Ms König
phone: +49 721 608-25077,
Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
We prefer to balance the number of employees (f/m/d). Therefore we kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job.
Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.