Scientist field of heterogeneous catalysis/ammonia synthesis with opportunity to obtain a doctorate

 

What you will do

 

As part of an interdisciplinary research project on the use of ammonia as an energy vector in a future circular and climate-neutral economy, you will carry out research and development work on catalytic ammonia synthesis in a chemical laboratory at our site in Straubing. In this research project, several Fraunhofer Institutes are working collaboratively on technical concepts for the use of ammonia for the storage and transportation of renewably produced hydrogen. In this context, your tasks have an application-oriented research focus and include the synthesis of new catalysts and their characterization/testing in the synthesis of ammonia, the implementation of microkinetic studies and their scientific evaluation. The scope and depth of the work is planned as a dissertation project. Accordingly, emphasis is placed on the scientific exploitation of the research results in the form of peer-reviewed articles and conference contributions.

 

 

What you bring to the table

 

• Very successfully completed studies of chemistry, chemical engineering or process engineering
• Strong interest in scientific tasks in the field of Technical Chemistry, in Power-to-X technologies and catalytic processes and in the application of such processes in a microkinetic laboratory reactor.
• Enthusiasm for working with technically complex reactors and for solving technical problems in the daily lab routine
• Ability to work independently on scientific tasks and to develop new ideas to approach scientific problems
• You are a flexible team player, show commitment and have a confident and friendly manner 
• You like to take responsibility - for yourself and your actions

 

This call is addressing candidates who are seriously interested in obtaining a doctorate degree. Willingness and high motivation to write a doctoral thesis are expected.

 

What you can expect

 

• A diverse, creative and interdisciplinary working environment in a team of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft at the location Straubing on the Danube
• Freedom to develop and implement your own ideas and the opportunity to work conceptually on groundbreaking topics of the future
• State-of-the-art working tools and methods, as well as excellent opportunities for professional and personal development
• Company pension plan, capital-forming benefits, deferred compensation
• Flexible working hours according to a flexitime model and an excellent working atmosphere in a highly motivated team - we would like to develop technologies for a sustainable future together with you!
• Onboarding - integration form beginning on
• World wide Fraunhofer network
• Mother-child office

 

 

The weekly working time is 19,5 hours. This position is limited to 3 years. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.
Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future. 

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!
 

 

 

 

Questions regarding the application process answers:

Mrs. Manuela Göttig-Fickert +49 9421 9380-1000.

Please apply only over our fraunhofer internet portal. 

Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB 

www.igb.fraunhofer.de 

 

Requisition Number: 70626                Application Deadline: 01/21/2024