Research Associate Catalysis
Date de publication :
23 avril 2024Taux d'activité :
100%Type de contrat :
Durée indéterminéeLieu de travail :
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Research Associate Catalysis
Teaching, research and practice - we connect
Research Associate Catalysis
School of Engineering FHNW, Institute of Bioenergy and Resource Efficiency
Your tasks
- Planning, execution and evaluation of experiments on a catalytic high-pressure test rig for the hydrothermal gasification of biomass
- Developing a method for the regeneration of spent catalysts
- Optimization of an existing catalyst using wet chemical methods
- Documentation of the results in technical reports and scientific journals
- Characterization of the catalysts using modern methods
- Close collaboration with an industrial partner and an international and diverse team of PhD students, postdocs, senior scientists, engineers, technicians
Your profile
- Master's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, process engineering or materials science with a focus on heterogeneous catalysis
- Practical experience with continuous catalytic test systems and gas analysis
- Doctorate in a field of heterogeneous catalysis desirable
- Very good written and spoken English skills
- High motivation to work on bioenergy projects and research novel technologies
Underscoring the unique character of the FHNW are a combination of teaching and applied research, and interdisciplinary collaboration with industry partners. The complementary perspectives facilitate differentiated understanding and action in a rapidly evolving world. The focus is on exchange and collaboration.
Will you soon belong to our team? We look forward to your application.
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