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

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:

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 offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• 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 (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
  
• 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: https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/judocs
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere in Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: https://go.fzj.de/benefits

The position is for a fixed term of 3 years, with possible long-term prospects. Pay in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 66 of the PDF download: https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: https://www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs

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: https://go.fzj.de/equality