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.