Master's Thesis - Modelling Catalyst Efficiencies in Power-to-X (PtX) Processes
Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH · Jülich
ThesisGerman needed: not said
Still open on 13 NovKey facts
- Pay
- Paid fairly, amount not stated
- Duration
- 6 months
- Job starts
- As soon as possible
- Subject you study
- Process Engineering, Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technical Chemistry
- Apply by
- 13 Dec 2026
What you'll do
- Getting familiar with reaction kinetic phenomena on catalyst pellets
- Building reaction-diffusion models of relevant catalyst materials in Matlab
- Varying parameters with a view to integration into a Power-to-X process
- Thorough evaluation and preparation of the simulation results
What you need
- Good academic results in process engineering, energy engineering, mechanical engineering, technical chemistry or a comparable degree programme
- Interest in the field of reaction kinetic modelling
- High degree of independence and a structured way of working
- Prior knowledge of Python or Matlab
- Independent yet team-oriented way of working
What you get
- Meaningful tasks: Your thesis covers a future-oriented, socially relevant topic with direct practical relevance in an international environment
- Practical experience: You gain valuable practical experience alongside your studies and actively take part in interdisciplinary projects
- Responsibility: You shape your tasks independently, from preparation to execution
- Onboarding & teamwork: Work in a committed, international and friendly team, with structured induction plus Welcome Days and a Welcome Guide
- Work-life balance: Optimal conditions for combining work and private life and a family-friendly company policy. Location-flexible work is generally possible by arrangement and in line with the tasks at hand and appointments
- Flexibility: Flexible working hours make it easier to combine the work with your studies
- Health & well-being: Extensive workplace health management, e.g. beach volleyball court, running groups, yoga classes, plus an occupational health service and social counselling on site
- Perspective: The position is initially limited to 6 months. With suitable qualifications and available funding, a doctorate at the institute may follow your Master's thesis
- Fair pay: Your thesis is paid appropriately