Thesis (B/M): Parameterized scale-up model for prospective life cycle assessment

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.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology in Sulzbach-Rosenberg conducts applied research, develops innovative technologies for public and industrial clients and translates these into marketable products and processes. In addition, material flow and sustainability studies are carried out for sustainable waste and resource management.

What you will do

Carrying out a literature review on the parameterized model as part of the prospective life cycle assessment
Collaboration with technical experts to collect, analyze and interpret data
Iterative development of a parameterized scale-up model for the prospective LCA based on lab-scale, pilot-scale and demonstration-scale experiments
Analysis of the results using sensitivity and uncertainty analysis
Summarizing and evaluating the results and findings to support the further development of our technologies

What you bring to the table

must have:

Degree in environmental engineering, process engineering, chemical/chemical engineering, energy engineering or comparable suitable subject areas
Strong understanding and knowledge of life cycle assessment and industrial technologies
Proven experience with data collection, analysis and interpretation
Very good written and verbal communication skills in English

nice to have:

Previous experience or knowledge in scale-up modeling and pyrolysis-based technologies would be an advantage
Knowledge of statistical software (e.g. Python, R)
Knowledge of German is an advantage, but not necessary

What you can expect

Be part of our team to shape a resource-conserving future together
We offer a varied, creative working day at the interface between business and science
We live modern working models, such as New Work and diversity
Flexitime, home office, digital - we offer you flexible and mobile working as well as a wide range of options for balancing work and private life
Right from the start, we support you in your individual career development through comprehensive further development opportunities and accompanying programs
We support our employees by offering comprehensive health and mindfulness programs for a good balance
You can find even more attractive benefits here: Fraunhofer UMSICHT as an 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!

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

Mrs. Sayara Saliyeva
phone: +49 (0) 9661 8155-637

Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology UMSICHT

www.umsicht-suro.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 76033 Application Deadline:

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