PhD Student - Analytical detection of green hydrogen and hydrogen carriers

Your Job:

You will develop instrumental analytical and theoretical methods to determine the origin of hydrogen and, in particular hydrogen carriers (including methanol, LOHC systems, formic acid) by investigating the physical properties of the molecules in the laboratories on the campus of Forschungszentrum Jülich. The investigation of how these characteristics are influenced by processes in the value chain of the hydrogen economy will also be part of your work.

• Further development of the detection concept for green hydrogen, particularly green hydrogen carriers
  
• Development and implementation of analytical methods in isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) and gas chromatography coupled with mass spectroscopy (GC-MS), as well as other spectrometric methods
  
• Experimental and modelling analysis of relevant processes in the hydrogen industry
  
• Investigation of reaction mechanisms in the field of the hydrogen economy, particularly with regard to the charging and discharging of hydrogen carriers
  
• Cooperation with partners in the green hydrogen sector
  
• Publication and presentation of research results in relevant journals and at national and international conferences
  
• Collaboration with other working groups at Forschungszentrum Jülich
  

- Participation in the development of the institute

Your Profile:

• Sucessfully completed scientific university degree (Master) in the fields of chemical engineering, process engineering, chemistry, experimental physics or a comparable discipline
  
• Experience in instrumental analytical chemistry
  
• Knowledge of hydrogen and energy research is an advantage
  
• Experience in the practical application of GC-MS methods is advantageous
  
• High motivation to complete the doctorate within three years
  
• Very good organizational skills
  
• Ability to show initiative and work independently
  
• Very good cooperation and communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
  
• Very good written and spoken English skills
  

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 offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development
  
• Extensive company health management
  
• Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
  
• Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work
  
• 30 days of annual leave (depending on agreed working time arrangements) and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
  
• Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/judocs
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere in Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: https://go.fzj.de/benefits

The position is for a fixed term of 3 years, with possible long-term prospects. Pay in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 66 of the PDF download: https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: https://www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs

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