Research Associate to strengthen our research activities within the framework of the Fuel Science Center Cluster of Excellence (m/f/d)

Supplier: Chair and Institute for Fluid Technology Drives and Systems The Institute for Fluid Engineering Drives and Systems (ifas) at RWTH Aachen is one of the world's largest institutes of its kind with research and teaching in all fields of fluid technology. In addition to mechanical engineering, it also includes disciplines such as thermodynamics, computer science, control technology, electrical engineering, tribology and chemistry. The RWTH is certified as a family-friendly university. RWTH offers a variety of health, counselling and prevention services (e.g. university sports) as part of a university health management. There is a wide range of training and the possibility of obtaining a job ticket for employees and civil servants.

Your duties The ifas is represented in the Excellenzcluster Fuel Science Center (FSC) and explores sustainable energy sources (Bio-hybrid Fuels) from renewable electricity, biomass and CO2. The aim is to develop an integrative understanding of production processes and usage systems for the realization of CO2-neutral and low-emission drive technologies. For this purpose, analytical, experimental and simulative methods are used to analyse physical-chemical mechanisms and to develop innovative, adaptive solutions. For cooperation in the Fuel Science Center, we are currently looking for a suitable candidate. Your tasks include independent scientific research topics and close cooperation with interdisciplinary partners from science and industry. In addition, you organize workshops, maintain networks and actively contribute to promoting the transfer of sustainable energy concepts towards application. Within the scope of your activities, you will find a selection (!) of the following topics: Interdisciplinary exchange within the FSC with other institutes in the fields of combustion technology, process technology, chemistry and heat and material transfer Development of alternative non-fossil energy carriers (Ammoniak, Hydrogen, Drop-in fuels), which are used in internal combustion engines as well as fuel cells within the framework of the Cluster of Excellence Development of new injection systems in the field of ammonia combustion, addressing problems such as toxicity, demanding material properties and material compatibility Construction of corresponding concentrated and distributed parametric simulation models (CFD, FEM, Simulink) as well as optimization of injection systems and design of corresponding pump controllers General tasks as scientific staff include: Editing public and industrially funded projects Communication of research results and acquisitions of new projects Writing publications on research results, research applications and reports Support for teaching Support for student work and guidance of student assistants

Successfully completed university studies (master or comparable) in mechanical engineering, CES, electrical engineering, physics or computer science Knowledge in the fields of fluid mechanics, chemistry, thermodynamics and fluid properties Experience and knowledge in simulation and control technology Extensive interest in in interdisciplinary exchange with scientists Interest in material science issues, in particular with regard to material compatibility, corrosion and aging processes

The employment is in the employment relationship. The body shall be occupied at the earliest possible date and shall be limited to one year. An extension to a total of at least 3 years is envisaged. The temporary employment is carried out within the framework of the time-limits of the science-time contract law. It is a full-time job. There is a doctoral opportunity. The grouping depends on the TV-L. The place is rated with EG 13 TV-L. The job description is aimed at all sexes. We want to promote the careers of women at RWTH Aachen University and are therefore looking forward to applicants. Women are preferably taken into account in the case of equal suitability, competence and professional performance, provided You are underrepresented in the organisational unit and, if not in the person of a competitor, outweigh the reasons. Applications for suitable people with difficulty are expressly desired. For the purposes of equal treatment, we ask you to waive an application photo. Information on the collection of personal data pursuant to Articles 13 and 14 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) can be found at https://www.rwth-aachen.de/dsgvo-information-bewerbe