PhD Student - Regeneration of coked catalysts form LOHC dehydrogenation

Your Job:

As part of your doctoral project, you will focus on the development of strategies for the regeneration of catalysts that deactivate in the release of hydrogen from the liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) perhydrobenzyltoluene. Your task will include:

• Planning and commissioning of a test rig for the dyhydrogenation of loaded LOHC
  
• Targeted deactivation of the catalyst materials under harsh process conditions
  
• Investigation of the underlying deactivation mechanisms
  
• Development of regeneration strategies for deactivated catalysts
  
• 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
  
• Collaboration with other working groups at Forschungszentrum Jülich
  
• Participation in the development of the institute

Your Profile:

• Sucessfully completed scientific university degree (Master) in the fields of chemical engineering, technical chemistry, physical chemistry or a comparable discipline
  
• Knowledge of hydrogen and energy research is an advantage
  
• Independent and self-motivated way of working
  
• High motivation to complete the doctorate within three years
  
• Very good organizational skills
  
• Very good cooperation and communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
  
• Fluency in 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 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