Research assistant: (Process) heat supply through alternative energy sources

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.

Do you want to contribute to the success of the energy and heat transition? We are working on solutions for the provision of (process) heat using alternative, non-fossil energy sources such as biomass, ammonia, hydrogen or electricity.

You can find more information under: Combustion technology and emission reduction

What you will do

Diverse and varied activities as part of the processing and management of projects in the fields of bioenergy, combustion technology and CO2-neutral process heat with a focus on high-temperature applications
Construction, optimization and testing of plants in the pilot plant and in the field
Development of models for calculation and design
Solution approaches for process integration and evaluation of the application
Preparation of publications and presentation
Coordination with partners and stakeholders from industry and research

What you bring to the table

Completed studies in process engineering, environmental process engineering, energy technology, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or a comparable field
Enthusiasm for our topics
Interest in a varied subject area with a wide range of challenges from planning and conceptualization, design and implementation to tests on a prototype in the technical center
The will to continuously expand your professional and personal experience and the willingness to present your results internally and externally in presentations and publications
Strong independent and conscientious way of working, ability to work in a team, quick comprehension
Very good written and spoken German and English skills

What you can expect

We are committed to creating an inspiring working environment in which all employees can develop. To this end, we promote and value the uniqueness of each person and create a culture of respect, openness and appreciation in which everyone is welcome:

Teamwork at eye level: an open-minded team with whom you actively drive forward sustainable solutions. New Work, diversity and inclusion as well as cooperative teamwork are central components of our culture.
Creative freedom & variety: A varied working day at the interface between business and science.
Flex work: Flexible working hours, mobile working and a wide range of opportunities to achieve a better work-life balance.
Individual development opportunities: Support for your career through needs-based training and programs.
Health & well-being: Health offers for a good balance in everyday life.
Sustainable and affordable travel: subsidizing your Germany job ticket.
You can find even more attractive benefits here: Aufgaben als Arbeitgeber

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!

We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about this position:

Mr. Dr. Martin Meiller

phone: +49 (0) 9661 8155-421

Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology UMSICHT

www.umsicht-suro.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 79947 Application Deadline:

Job Segment: Sustainability, Research Assistant, Chemical Engineer, Part Time, Energy, Engineering, Research

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