PhD position – Inductively heated catalytic processes for the efficient production of pure dimethyl carbonate from CO2 Full-time

Doctoral Project On Dimethyl Carbonate Production

As part of your doctoral project, you will work on the production of the energy carrier dimethyl carbonate (DMC) using an innovative, sustainable, and catalytic process that exploits the inductive heating of heterogeneous catalysts as an integral advantage. Your focus will be on the investigation, development, and optimization of this new process in a continuously operated reaction engineering laboratory facility. Your task will include:

1. Construction and commissioning of the new reaction engineering plant
2. Development and synthesis of inductively heatable, heterogeneous catalysts
3. Operating of the laboratory plant for investigating and developing the process engineering concept for the efficient, sustainable production of DMC using inductive heating and integrated product adsorption
4. Analysis of product quality and catalyst properties using various methods
5. Coordination with internal and external project partners from industry and research
6. Publication and presentation of research results in relevant journals and at national and international conferences
7. Support in institute development work and in the external presentation of the institute at fairs, etc.

Your Profile:

• Successfully completed scientific university degree (Master`s or comparable) in the fields of chemical engineering, process engineering, technical chemistry, energy technology, or a comparable discipline
• Knowledge in the field of catalysis desirable
• Knowledge of energy research and sustainable chemical processes is an advantage
• Independent and self-motivated way of working
• High motivation to complete the doctorate within three years
• Very good cooperation and communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Our Offer:

• SUPERVISION & SUPPORT: We will accompany your doctoral studies with continuous, expert guidance from your academic supervisor
• WORK-LIFE BALANCE: We offer flexible working hours to help you balance your professional and personal life. You also have the option of flexible working (in terms of location), which is generally possible after consultation and in line with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments
• KNOWLEDGE & DEVELOPMENT: Your professional development is important to us – we support you specifically and individually e.g., through training and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral candidates (JuDocS)
• VACATION: You will receive 30 days of vacation
• SUCCESSFUL START: It is important to us that you quickly settle into the team and are given structured training for your tasks. We also support you from the very beginning and make your start easier with our Welcome Days and Welcome Guide
• FAIR REMUNERATION: Depending on your qualifications and assigned responsibilities, you will be classified according to pay group 13 (75%) of the TVöD-Bund. Additionally, you will receive a special payment (“Christmas bonus”) amounting to 60% of one month's salary.
• PERSPECTIVE: The position is initially for a fixed term of 3 years but with the prospect of longer-term employment
• SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEES: Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started

In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more. 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. Place of employment: Brainergy Park Jülich