With more than 120 employees, the Institute of Solar Research conducts research into a sustainable and CO2-free energy supply from solar energy. Our research focuses on concentrating solar technologies that convert sunlight into heat, electricity and fuels. We also conduct research in related areas: We use sensor technology and data analysis to evaluate the energy efficiency of buildings and develop refurbishment strategies. We develop systems for solar power plants and photovoltaic systems to measure and predict solar radiation data. Other important areas of research include the quality assurance of solar thermal power plants and photovoltaic systems and the decarbonisation of the chemical industry. The Sustainable Systems Process Engineering department is dedicated to the transformation of the chemical industry in order to successfully switch from fossil raw materials to renewable energy and material flows. The aim is to identify new sustainable technologies for chemical plants and to develop both scientific findings and practical solutions. To drive the transformation of the chemical industry, our research focuses on several key areas, including system design, process piloting, process intelligence and metrology.
Job Description
Req ID: 526
Place of work: Jülich
Starting date: 01.03.2025
Career level: Doctorate
Type of employment: Part time
Duration of contract: 3 Jahre
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector - Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)
Enter the fascinating world of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) and help shape the future through research and innovation! We offer an exciting and inspiring working environment driven by the expertise and curiosity of our 11,000 employees from 100 nations and our unique infrastructure. Together, we develop sustainable technologies and thus contribute to finding solutions to global challenges. Would you like to join us in addressing this major future challenge? Then this is your place!
What to expect
Are you enthusiastic about current energy research and would like to make your contribution to climate protection? Are you interested in modeling and statistical methods? Then join our team and work on a cutting-edge research project for the characterization and analysis of processes and plants in the chemical industry. In a variety of projects with partners from science and industry, our group researches methods to increase the efficiency of energy supply and processes in the fields of chemical industry and municipal heat supply. To this end, we develop processes to quickly and precisely analyze the efficiency of existing systems. We use innovative sensor technology, evaluate data sets from a wide variety of sources and apply modern data science methods for statistical analyses and model generation.
Your tasks
You are involved in a joint research project of two DLR institutes. Your central task is to characterize selected processes from the chemical industry. The aim is to develop methods that enable the evaluation of entire processes but also individual components in terms of energy and resource efficiency during operation, and allow a more precise diagnosis of weak points than existing sustainability certificates. In collaboration with other research groups, the results of the process characterization will then be integrated directly into process models via suitable interfaces. With these models, the processes can be simulated and optimized. The methods which are developed on the basis of a specific example process should in principle be applicable to other processes and thus form a basis for the faster recording and optimization of batch processes. In this context, you will also help shape the Institute's new research work on sustainable supply systems and processes in the chemical industry. You will choose the research methods for your work independently in consultation with your supervisor and cooperate with researchers from various institutes and research groups.
Your profile
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 526) please contact:
Jana Stengler
Tel.: +49 711 6862 8238
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