Research Associate (m/f/d)

Research Associate (m/f/d)

Institute for Process Systems Engineering

Remuneration: EG 13 TV-L

ID: 25326WV4

Start of employment: January 1st, 2027

Application deadline: November 11th, 2026

Scope: fulltime, fixed term until December 31st, 2029

We pursue research on process intensification by developing innovative model-based design and optimization approaches and integration with experimental research. The interdisciplinary research activities are oftentimes conducted in collaboration with academic and industrial partners, focusing on innovative process concepts for energy-efficient, (bio-)reactive and hybrid processes. Our research activities pursue the goal to develop resource-, energy- and cost efficient processes for a sustainable production in the chemical and biochemical industry. The project aims to identify enzyme kinetic models from limited experimental data by adapting and extending parameter-estimation methods from adsorption modelling. The resulting approach will be systematically validated for complex reaction models with multiple parameters, with particular emphasis on competing substrates.

YOUR TASKS

• Experimental work, e.g. measurements of enzyme kinetics
• Modelling of enzyme kinetics
• Scientific writing and preparation of presentations
• Supervision of students theses

YOUR PROFILE

Requirements

Completed scientific university studies (masters degree above average or equivalent), in particular in the subject Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Process Engineering or comparable

Desired knowledge and personal skills

• Strong understanding of complex enzyme kinetics
• Expertise in modelling and numerics
• Passion for scientific research, strong self-motivation, and a results-oriented mindset