The Institute for Future Fuels researches processes that enable the production of fuels and chemical base materials using renewable energy sources and resources. The focus is on the utilisation of solar heat and electricity as well as sustainable process management.
What to expect
In the Department of Solar Chemical Process Development, we research innovative materials, processes and reactors for the production of critical chemical feedstocks such as hydrogen, ammonia or hydrocarbons using renewable energies. We are also developing sustainable concepts for the storage and provision of renewable heat in high-temperature processes on an industrial scale.
An essential part of our work is the computer-aided design of new high-performance materials for thermochemical cycles that enable the competitive and sustainable production of chemical feedstocks and support the decarbonization of energy-intensive industries. We use electron structure and atomistic modelling techniques to understand the origin of chemical and physical material properties, identify promising material candidates and simulate their performance.
Join our research team to develop and apply state-of-the-art computational methods based on quantum mechanical ab initio calculations. Find novel materials that can improve thermochemical energy storage and energy conversion processes. Help us tackle fundamental challenges that are shaping the future of the global energy landscape and support us in diverse, multinational and multidisciplinary projects with this goal.
Your tasks
• Independent planning and execution of scientific work in the field of computer-aided materials research
• Computer-aided screening of metal oxide compounds and quantum chemical modelling
of their physical-chemical properties and reaction behavior
• Adaptation of existing Computational Methods and development of new ones
for resource-efficient atomistic material simulation
• Publication of scientific results in renowned scientific journals
• Management of project processes and involvement in the acquisition of new scientific projects
• Supervision of student theses
Your profile
• Completed doctorate in physics, chemistry, materials science or related disciplines
• Very good knowledge in the field of computational solid-state physics,
in particular proven experience with electron structure calculations based on density functional theory
• Experience with atomistic simulation of metal oxide compounds
• Scientific publications in renowned scientific journals
• Knowledge of Python and/or other programming languages and experience
with the use of HPC resources and knowledge of machine learning models
• Independent, structured way of working in a team and willingness to learn
• Very good verbal and written communication skills in German and English
Remuneration is up to the German TvöD EG13 depending on qualifications and assigned tasks.
We offer
DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally. To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified.
We look forward to getting to know you!
If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 2916) please contact:
Dr. Lena Klaas
Tel.: +49 2203 601 2631
