Open-Positions

Intended for: Master-Thesis
Field:Technical Chemistry/Engineering
Duration/Starting Date: 01.02.2025

Description:The ERC project “BioValCat” is funded by the European Research Council and focuses on developing key technologies for sustainable chemical production. The project emphasizes the use of molecular catalysts, such as polyoxometalates (POM), whose activity and selectivity can be optimized through targeted adjustments of solvents and gas atmospheres. In this context, a three-phase jet loop reactor was designed and constructed. The aim is to enable the selective conversion of biomass with high carbon yield. This master’s thesis supports the commissioning of the reactor, performs hydrodynamic characterization, and delivers an initial proof of concept.

Your Profile:

•  You are enrolled as a student (m/f/d) in Process Engineering at TUHH or Chemistry at UHH.
• You work analytically, systematically, and independently.
• You have solid knowledge of fluid mechanics, reaction engineering, and process optimization.
• A "hands-on" mentality, enjoyment of practical work, and enthusiasm for getting involved and working on experimental setups are among your strengths.

What we offer:

• A challenging, practice-oriented research topic within the framework of a renowned ERC-funded project, offering the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the development and optimization of modern reactor systems.
• A young, open, and intercultural team of engineers and chemists to support you in your work.
• Flexible organization of your master’s thesis, tailored to your individual needs.

Contact:

M.Sc. Daniel Niehaus
+49 40 42838-3172
daniel.niehaus"AT"uni-hamburg.de

M.Sc. Ira Wirth
+49 40 42838-6047
ira.wirth"AT"studium.uni-hamburg.de

Contact Person: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jakob Albert ( jakob.albert@uni-hamburg.de(jakob.albert"AT"uni-hamburg.de))

Designed for: Post-Doc

General description:

One of the greatest current challenges of our society is the future supply of energy and chemical base materials based on renewable resources. A permanent and flexibly designable availability of energy resources thus forms the foundation for a highly developed industrial society of the future.

The Albert research group, in close cooperation with industrial and academic partners, is working on substituting fossil base chemicals with chemical base materials derived from renewable resources.

To strengthen our scientific team, we are looking for a committed postdoctoral chemical engineer, process engineer, or technical chemist.

The tasks primarily include scientific services in research and teaching. Outside of official duties, there is an opportunity for academic further qualification.

The research focus should be on the technical management of our laboratory and pilot-scale facilities in the areas of oxidation and hydrogenation chemistry. Preferably, application-oriented projects in cooperation with industrial partnerships or international research institutions should be carried out.

Tasks include, among others, the conceptual design, setup, and commissioning of high-pressure systems as well as the safe operation and supervision of fully continuous miniplants. This also includes the relevant safety-related considerations as well as the instruction and training of scientific and non-scientific staff in the safe handling of complex technical processes.

In the field of teaching, the focus will be on supervising and organizing technical laboratory courses in the German-language bachelor's program as well as independently conducting tutorials and supervising theses. Teaching will also include courses for advanced students in the Master's program in Chemistry at the University of Hamburg as well as in the Master's program in Process Engineering at TUHH. 4 LVS.

The position offers extensive opportunities for individual academic development. These include, in addition to writing scientific publications, participation in research proposals and the acquisition of third-party funding. Given appropriate professional and personal suitability, there is the possibility of extension. Given appropriate professional and personal suitability, there is the possibility of habilitation.

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