Research Associate / Process Engineer - Design And Development Of A Modular Ammonia Pilot Plant

Your Job

Contribute to a pioneering pilot project in close collaboration with industrial partners, research institutions, and an interdisciplinary team

Design, develop, and optimize a modular, containerized plant for green ammonia synthesis incorporating innovative technologies (e.g., electrolysis integration)

Develop and assess process concepts for different reactor designs

Evaluate process variants with respect to efficiency and operational flexibility

Build models for steady-state and dynamic process simulation

Plan and specify process engineering tasks and coordinate the procurement of equipment in collaboration with external companies

Implement processes at laboratory, mini-plant, pilot, and demonstration scale

Support the preparation of third-party funding and grant applications

Your Profile

Master’s degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Systems/Control Engineering (Cybernetics), Physics, chemistry, or a related field, with an above-average academic record

Solid knowledge of thermal process engineering, reaction engineering, thermodynamics, process design, and chemical technology

Strong interest in developing and implementing innovative technologies in close alignment with industrial partners

Excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor

Ability to analyze complex interdependencies and work in a methodical, structured manner

Experience with process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen Plus, Aspen, HYSYS, Honeywell UniSim, gPROMS)

Excellent command of English, both written and spoken

Independent yet strongly team-oriented working style

Our Offer

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• FAIR REMUNERATION: Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade 13 of the TVöD-Bund (Collective Agreement for the Public Service). All information on the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website: https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed. The monthly salaries in euros can be found here: https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed.entgelt
• ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Benefit from attractive additional services such as a company pension scheme with employer contribution. In addition to your basic salary, you will receive an annual bonus and capital-forming benefits
• FIXED TERM: The position is limited to 2 years
• ANNUAL LEAVE: You will receive 30 days of annual leave plus additional days off (e.g. between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
• WORK-LIFE-BALANCE: Optimal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly company policy. Flexible working arrangements (including remote working) are generally possible upon agreement and in line with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments
• FLEXIBILITY: Flexible working time models, including options close to full-time, allow you to tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs. For more information, visit: https://go.fzj.de/near-full-time
• KNOWLEDGE & FURTHER TRAINING: Your development is important to us – we provide targeted and individual support
• SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEES: Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: https://go.fzj.de/benefits Place of employment: Brainergy Park Jülich We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us. Further information on diversity and equal opportunities: https://go.fzj.de/equality