Scientist in Technical Chemistry / Heterogeneous Catalysis

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research units throughout Germany and is a leading applied research organization. Around 32 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.4 billion euros.

At the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB, we combine biology and technology in our business units Health, Sustainable Chemistry, Environment and Climate Protection. We develop processes, technologies and products for patient-tailored healthcare, a sustainable bioeconomy and a climate-neutral and resource-efficient circular economy and successfully bring new solutions to industrial implementation. We conduct research at our sites in Stuttgart, Leuna and Straubing and in close cooperation with numerous universities and research institutes in Germany and abroad.

What you will do

At our site in Straubing, you will work on the development of thermocatalytic processes for the synthesis of platform chemicals and liquid energy carriers (synthetic fuels) from renewable raw materials. The processes follow Power-to-X approaches and are mostly based on the use of CO2 as carbon source.

Against this background, you will design and support process development from laboratory to pilot scale. Your tasks will include the planning, implementation and evaluation of tests on continuously and batch-operated reactors as well as the scientific utilization and presentation of the results in specialist articles and at conferences.
A further aspect of your work is the technical and planning support for the construction of experimental infrastructure for chemical process development, in particular reactor plants. In addition to your scientific and technical tasks, you will be responsible for supervising students and student theses.

What you bring to the table

A university degree with very good results in chemistry, chemical engineering or process engineering with a completed doctorate
Huge interest in Power-to-X technologies
In-depth knowledge in the application of analytical techniques (GC-MS, LC, NMR, etc.)
Enjoy working with complex systems and solving technical problems in everyday laboratory work
The ability to work independently on scientific questions and to develop new solutions
Confident command of written and spoken English
You like to take responsibility - for yourself and your actions.

What you can expect

A diverse, creative and interdisciplinary working environment in a team of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft at our site in Straubing on the Danube River
Freedom to develop and implement your own ideas and the opportunity to work conceptually on groundbreaking future topics
State-of-the-art work equipment and methods, as well as excellent possibilities for professional and personal development
Company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, deferred compensation
Flexible working hours based on a flexitime model and an excellent working atmosphere in a highly motivated team - we want to develop technologies for a sustainable future together with you!
30 days annual leave
Onboarding - targeted integration right from the start
Canteen on campus with daily meals on offer
Corporate benefits: offers for employees of well-known manufacturers and brands
A Fraunhofer network
Parent-child office

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact:
Nicole Rank Tel. 09421 93801018.

Please apply exclusively via our Fraunhofer applicant portal.

Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB

www.igb.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 77306 Application Deadline: 01/09/2025