City:  Sulzbach-Rosenberg
Date:  May 7, 2025

Thesis (B/M): Oxyfuel combustion and capture of CO2

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. 

In our Clean Combustion and Process Heat department, we deal with low-emission combustion processes and process heat. One of our topics is oxyfuel combustion, in which pure oxygen is used as an O2 source instead of normal ambient air.

With the oxyfuel combustion of biogenic gases can achieve efficient CO2 capture from flue gases and thus provide potential CO2-negative process heat.

 

What you will do

  • Application-oriented research work in the field of oxyfuel combustion and CO2 capture
  • Identification of suitable sites where an oxyfuel combustion plant can be implemented
  • Carrying out site analyses
  • Preparation of energy and material balances
  • Research work

 

What you bring to the table

must have:

 

  • Degree in process engineering, energy technology, environmental technology, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering or a comparable field of study

  • Ability to work independently


nice to have:

 

  • Knowledge of German is an advantage, but not necessary. Fluency in English is sufficient for successful internal communication

 

What you can expect

  • As part of a dynamic team, you actively drive sustainable solutions for a resource-efficient future

  • Opportunity to combine your knowledge from your studies with practical experience at the interface between business and science and to integrate your own ideas

  • New Work, diversity and cooperative interaction are important components of our strategic orientation

  • Flexible working hours - we know that your studies come first

  • Flexible work locations that fit your studies - mobile work and on-site work are combined as needed

  • Intense support for the preparation of your final thesis

  • Health and mindfulness programs for good balance

  • You can find even more attractive benefits here: Fraunhofer UMSICHT as employer

 

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. Remuneration according to the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.

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!

 

Mr. Niklas Gebhard

phone: +49 (0) 9661 8155-622

 

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: 79647                Application Deadline:

 


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