PhD Student (f/m/d) Dynamic Process Modelling and Value Chain Assessments for Sustainable Methanol from Renewable Energy / Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of chemical engineering, process engineering, mechanical …
19 Jan 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf - HZDR - Helmholtz Association- Research Field
Other- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Application Deadline
27 Feb 2026 - 23:00 (UTC)- Country
Germany- Type of Contract
To be defined- Job Status
Other- Offer Starting Date
1 May 2026- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Area of research:
PHD Thesis
Part-Time Suitability:
The position is suitable for part-time employment.
Starting date:
01.05.2026
Job description:PhD Student (f/m/d) Dynamic Process Modelling and Value Chain Assessments for Sustainable Methanol from Renewable Energy
With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.
The Institute of Fluid Dynamics is conducting basic and applied research in the fields of thermo-fluid dynamics and magnetohydrodynamics in order to improve the sustainability, the energy efficiency and the safety of industrial processes.
The Department of Thermal Energy and Process Technology is looking for a PhD Student (f/m/d) Dynamic Process Modelling and Value Chain Assessments for Sustainable Methanol from Renewable Energy.
Your tasks
# Analysis and evaluation of various technologies for green methanol production with regard to efficiency, costs, and environmental impact
# Development of dynamic process models for electrified methanol processes under fluctuating power supply from renewable sources
# Simulation and optimization of the operating behavior of flexible systems, including control and operating strategies
# Creation of a technology and process database for selecting suitable production pathways and scenarios
# Techno-economic analyses of regional methanol production and supply chains in Europe and neighboring regions
# Contribution to the design and experimental validation of innovative reactor concepts (e.g., membrane reactors) for future demonstrations
# Scientific documentation and communication of results in the form of conference contributions and journal publications
Your profile
# Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of chemical engineering, process engineering, mechanical engineering, or a comparable and closely related field of study
# Knowledge of thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer phenomena, process engineering, and process technology
# Knowledge in process control theory (e.g., model predictive control, fuzzy control, etc.)
# Excellent teamwork and communication skills in an interdisciplinary and international research environment
# Motivation and self-discipline to carry out research independently
# Willingness to work on numerical and experimental tasks
# Programming skills (e.g., Matlab, SIMULINK, Python) or other common process simulators
# Excellent command of English (spoken and written)
Our offer
# A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
# Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
# A structured PhD program with a comprehensive range of continuing education and networking opportunities - more information about the PhD program at the HZDR can be found here
# Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
# We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
# Numerous company health management offerings
# Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
# An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"
We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system.
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
Where to apply
personal@hzdr.de- Website
- https://www.hzdr.de/job2179e
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Additional Information
- Website for additional job details
https://www.hzdr.de/job2179e
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf - HZDR - Helmholtz Association
- Country
- Germany
- City
- Dresden
- Geofield
Contact
- City
Dresden- Website
https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=0- Street
Bautzner Landstraße 400- Postal Code
01328
kontakt@hzdr.de- Phone
+49 351 260-0- Fax
+49 351 269-0461
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