Research Associate
(m/f/d) /
Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (m/w/d)

Institute Institut of Process Systems Engineering
Remuneration EG 13  TV-L 
Start of employment as soon as possible
Application deadline  December 12th 2024
Scope full time and for a maximum of three years

The Institute of Process Systems Engineering pursues research on process intensification by developing innovative model-based design and optimization approaches and integration with experimental research. The interdisciplinary research activities are oftentimes conducted in collaboration with academic and industrial partners, focusing on innovative process concepts for energy-efficient, (bio-)reactive and hybrid processes. Our research activities pursue the goal to develop resource-, energy- and cost efficient processes for a sustainable production in the chemical and biochemical industry.

YOUR TASKS

• Process modeling and optimization
  
• Project management and teaching activities as well as supervision of student theses
  
• Support of ongoing research projects and project acquisition
  
• Writing of scientific publications and presentations
  

YOUR PROFILE

Requirements

• University degree (M.Sc. or PhD) in the field of process engineering or comparable
  

Required knowledge and personal skills

• Knowledge in the multiphase thermodynamics, fluid separations, especially distillation, and conceptual process design
  
• Knowledge in process modeling and optimization, with expertise in model-based design or applied optimization being favorable
  
• Interest in scientific work, self-motivation and performance orientation
• Ability to communicate and work in a team as well as to act independently and on one's own responsibility
  

OUR OFFER

• We offer you the opportunity for furhter scientific qualification with the goal of a PhD thesis or habilitation
  
• Collaboration in a young, interdisciplinary, highly motivated and dedicated team
  
• Participation in national & international conferences with presentations and interdisciplinary collaborations
  
• Support in the further development of research topics
  

At the heart of TU Hamburg’s research, teaching and transfer of technology is the guiding principle of developing technology for people. The TU Hamburg sees itself in this context as a family-friendly and sustainable university with high performance and quality standards that strives for excellence in all its research fields. Interdisciplinarity, innovation, regionality and internationality are binding principles in our actions.

With currently around 8.000 students, 110 professors and 1.650 employees, the TU Hamburg is characterised by short decision-making processes and close cooperation between the board, the institutes, the deans of studies, the research areas and the administration. We identify ourselves with a modern leadership culture and cultivate appreciative interaction.

For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Mirko Skiborowski, Tel.-Nr.+49 40 428 78 30 41 , Email: mirko.skiborowski@tuhh.de