The Institute of Future Fuels conducts research on processes for the production of climate-neutral energy carriers, with a particular focus on syngas production from CO₂, water, and renewable energy. A central research focus lies on thermochemical processes, reactor concepts, and efficient heat integration as a basis for sustainable fuels.
What to expect
Thermochemical redox cycles represent a promising approach for the solar-driven production of syngas from CO₂ and H₂O. The redox structures employed significantly influence volumetric radiation absorption, reaction kinetics, mechanical stability, as well as the resulting syngas yield and overall process efficiency.
Systematic, simulation-based and holistic approaches for the evaluation of such structures enable targeted optimization. Within an interdisciplinary team, you will contribute to the conceptual and methodological development of a simulation-based optimization framework for redox structures. You will receive individual onboarding and thereby contribute to the development of more efficient receiver–redox structures.
Your tasks
- Structured analysis of the current state of research (overview of structural concepts, identification of structure-related limitations, and derivation of key relationships between structure, radiation, heat transfer, kinetics, and mechanics)
- Methodological development of a modeling concept for structural optimization (multiphysics: radiation, heat transfer, kinetics, thermomechanics)
- Development of schematic model structures and representative calculation examples
- Optimization of a parameterized design
- Detailed analysis of dependencies between different Parameters
Your profile
- Master’s studies in mechanical engineering, chemical/process engineering, materials science, energy engineering, physics, computational engineering, or a related field
- Strong interest in thermochemical energy systems, structural design, and additive manufacturing
- Basic understanding of heat and mass transfer, reaction kinetics, mechanical material behavior, as well as modeling and numerical simulation (e.g., COMSOL, ANSYS, Python)
- Structured and analytical working style with enthusiasm for systematic concept development
- High degree of independence
- Good communication skills
- Very good command of English, both written and spoken
Depending on qualifications and assigned tasks, up to pay grade 5 TVöD (German public sector pay scale).
We look forward to getting to know you!
If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 4342) please contact:
Dr. Kristina Lampe
Tel.: +49 2461 93730 158
