Vacancies
The Institute of Micro Process Engineering is an organizational unit of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). Job offers are advertised centrally by KIT and can be viewed on the Personal Resources Management page.
Further information can be found at the Career-Service-Portal. Here, there is a job exchange for students, graduates, alumni/ae, and KIT interns.
There is the possibility of a speculative application.
Job Vanancies
Technikerin / Techniker (w/m/d)
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Job description
Ihr Aufgabengebiet umfasst den Aufbau und die Betreuung von elektrotechnischen Einrichtungen für verfahrenstechnische Labor- und Pilotanlagen unter Beachtung der Richtlinien (Arbeitssicherheit, Umweltsschutz, VDE-Normung und PLT Schutzeinrichtungen). Zudem führen Sie eigenständig Instandhaltungs- und Optimierungsaufgaben sowie Beseitigung von Störungen und Ursachenanalyse durch. Die Programmierung der Datenerfassung und Anlagensteuerung für verfahrenstechnische Anlagen mittels Siemens S7 rundet ihr Aufgabenprofil ab.
Personal qualification
Sie verfügen über eine abgeschlossene Ausbildung im Berufsfeld Elektronik und eine Weiterbildung zum staatlich geprüften Techniker. Berufserfahrung sowie Kenntnisse in der Automatisierungstechnik, Datenerfassung und Anlagensteuerung sind erforderlich.
Entgelt
EG 8, sofern die fachlichen und persönlichen Voraussetzungen erfüllt sind.
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PostDoc or Research Assistant in the field of Chemical Engineering (f/m/d)
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Job description
We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative PostDoc candidate with a passion for mathematics and experiments to join our cutting-edge research project on the plasma-based synthesis of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) for green propulsion systems in space.
Your Tasks will comprise:
- Design and development of the Pervaporation Device for H2O2 separation
- Develop and test prototypes, optimizing the design based on experimental results and CFD simulations
- Optimization of membrane performance including research and selection of suitable membrane materials
- Integration with H2O2 production modules: Ensure effective coupling and compatibility between the H2O2 production units
- Summary and presentations of the scientific results in reports and presentations within the project and at the institute
- Processing the scientific results for publications and presentations at conferences
Personal qualification
- You should hold a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Plasma Physics, Physical Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- We are looking for a candidate who has experience in reactor design, membrane-based separation processes and computational modeling
- Proven ability to develop creative solutions to complex research problems
- Demonstrated curiosity and a drive to push the boundaries of current scientific knowledge
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment coupled with a passion for research.
Salary category 13, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.
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PhD or Research Assistant in Advanced Reactor Technologies for Green Synthesis of Hydrogen Peroxide (f/m/d)
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Job description
Your Tasks will comprise:
- Leading the development of experimental systems for the synthesis of hydrogen peroxide, combining both electrochemical and thermochemical processes
- Designing and fabricating microstructured reactors using advanced manufacturing techniques, such as additive manufacturing and specialized coatings
- Developing and integrating exchangeable membrane units, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of high-pressure electrochemical cells and catalytic reactors
- Performing quantitative analysis of experimental data to elucidate reaction kinetics and transport phenomena, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to optimize reactor performance
- Collaborating with world-leading researchers to apply advanced analytical techniques, including operando spectroscopy, for monitoring reaction intermediates and product distributions in real time
- Summarizing and presenting the scientific results in reports, at internal meetings, and at conferences
- Preparing the scientific findings for publication in peer-reviewed journals and summarizing them in a dissertation.
Personal qualification
- You should hold a Master degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- University degree in the above-mentioned disciplines with qualification for a doctorate
- We are looking for a candidate who has experience in electrochemical systems, reactor design, or computational modeling
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
- Proven ability to develop creative solutions to complex research problems
- Demonstrated curiosity and a drive to push the boundaries of current scientific knowledge
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment coupled with a passion for research
- A passion for green technologies and sustainable development.
Salary category 13, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.
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PhD or Research Assistant in the field of Chemical Engineering (f/m/d)
Category
Job description
We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative PhD candidate with a passion for mathematics and experiments to join our cutting-edge research project on the plasma-based synthesis of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) for green propulsion systems in space.
Your Tasks will comprise:
- Design and construction of a system for H2O2 synthesis, using plasma, based on CFD simulations and parametric studies of the contact plasma
- Optimization and automation of the sythesis, pulse duration, energy supply. Implement modes of remote operation and autonomous (Al controlled) operation
- Summary and presentations of the scientific results in reports and presentations within the project and at the institute
- Processing the scientific results for publications and presentations at conferences
- Documentation and communication of the research results
- Summarizing them in a dissertation.
Personal qualification
- You should hold a Masters in Chemical Engineering, Plasma Physics, Physical Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- University degree in the above-mentioned disciplines with qualification for a doctorate
- We are looking for a candidate who is not only technically proficient but also driven by a passion for innovation and sustainability
- Proven ability to develop creative solutions to complex research problems
- Demonstrated curiosity and a drive to push the boundaries of current scientific knowledge
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment coupled with a passion for research.
Salary category 13, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.
More details Apply