PhD or Research Assistant in the in the field of hydrogen production by photocatalytic water splitting in novel low-cost photoreactor systems (f/m/d)

The nature of the work is mainly experimental. However, simulation models shall be developed to assist the optimization of the separation technology. Moreover, for the integrated system process simulations using AspenPlus, AVEVA or Matlab/Simulink shall be developed in order to optimize the operation and to provide data for an assessment of the techno-economic performance of the solar hydrogen production process.

Your Tasks will comprise

• Planning and investigation of the hydrogen separation form a two pase flow containing hydrogen and oxygen
• Processimulation of the hydrogen production through photocatalytic water splitting.
• Optimization of the processdesign and operation conditions
• Techno-economic assessment of the process
• Documentation and communication of the research results

Beside the scientific work, you have the opportunity to do a doctorate.

Persönliche Qualifikation

You should hold a Masters in Chemical, Process, Environmental Engineering, or equivalent, coupled with a passion for research. Experience in process engineering (separation system development) is a definite advantage, as well as sound experimental problem solving. Excellent English language proficiency is essential.

Salary category 13, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.

Organisationseinheit

Contract duration

3 years

Application up to

12th of May 2024

Contact person in line-management

For further information, please contact Dr. Jinju Zhang, email: jinju.zhang2@kit.edu; Tel. +49 721 608-24088 or Dr. Peter Holtappels, email: peter.holtappels@kit.edu; Tel. +49 721 608-26995.