PhD Position - Location-based system solutions for CO2 capture from air using adsorber technology

Your Job:

• Process analyses focusing on the energy demand of the direct air capture (DAC) as a function of the ambient conditions
  
• Location-specific solutions optimizing the adsorption/desorption cycles using innovative system concepts
  
• Techno-economic assessment of developed solutions
  
• Joint experimental investigations with our project partner IEK-1 on selected adsorbents in order to collect specific information on the adsorption performance of these materials for DAC under various pressure and temperature conditions
  
• Dynamic system modeling based on characterized materials, which serves as the backbone for the final validation step: the validation of the DAC concept based on the adsorbent path with the help of experiments in a mini-plant

Your Profile:

• Master‘s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Energy Engineering or similar fields with an overall grade of at least “good” (or equivalent, e.g. cum laude)
  
• Scientific expertise in the field of thermodynamics, energy technology, heat and mass transfer, thermal process engineering
  
• Methodological competence: Experience in process modeling, dynamic modeling
  
• First experience in planning and commissioning process engineering facilities
  
• High degree of independence and commitment
  
• Very reliable and conscientious style of working
  
• Excellent ability to cooperate and work in a team
  
• Fluent command of written and spoken English and German

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:

• A highly motivated research group as well as an international and interdisciplinary working environment in one of the largest research institutions in Europe
  
• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
  
• Excellent scientific and technical infrastructure
  
• Possibility to participate in (international) conferences and project meetings
  
• Participation in "Helmholtz Research School for Negative Emission Technologies": Structured continuing training in the field of negative emission technologies
  
• 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
  
• Continuous professional support from your scientific supervisor
  
• The possibility of (location-) flexible working, e.g. home office
  
• 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

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

The position is for a fixed term of 3 years. 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“). Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: https://www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs

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.