Institute RemunerationEG 13 ID: 0126WV4 Start of employment 01.03.2026 Application deadline 26.01.2026 Scope full time and for a maximum of three years

The Institute of Process Systems Engineering pursues research on process intensification by developing innovative model-based design and optimization approaches and integration with experimental research. The interdisciplinary research activities are oftentimes conducted in collaboration with academic and industrial partners, focusing on innovative process concepts for energy-efficient, (bio-)reactive and hybrid processes. Our research activities pursue the goal to develop resource-, energy- and cost efficient processes for a sustainable production in the chemical and biochemical industry. The position will focus on the development of model-based optimization methods for conceptual and experimental design for the integration of reaction and distillation, with potential experimental validation.

YOUR TASKS

Process modeling and optimization
Project management and teaching activities as well as supervision of student theses
Support of ongoing research projects and project acquisition
Writing of scientific publications and presentations
Possible experimental validation

YOUR PROFILE

Requirements

Completed scientific university studies (Masters degree), in particular in the subject Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Computational Engineering Science, or similar

Desired knowledge and personal skills

Knowledge in multiphase thermodynamics, fluid separations, and reaction engineering
Knowledge in process modeling and optimization, with expertise in model-based design or applied optimization being favorable
Interest in scientific work, self-motivation and performance orientation
Ability to communicate and work in a team as well as to act independently and on one's own responsibility

OUR OFFER

Opportunity for further scientific qualification with the goal of a PhD thesis
Working in a interdisciplinary, highly motivated and dedicated team
Participation in conferences with presentations and interdisciplinary collaborations
Support in the further development of research topics

At the heart of TU Hamburg’s research, teaching and transfer of technology is the guiding principle of developing technology for people. The TU Hamburg sees itself in this context as a family-friendly and sustainable university with high performance and quality standards that strives for excellence in all its research fields. Interdisciplinarity, innovation, regionality and internationality are binding principles in our actions. With currently around 8.000 students, 110 professors and 1.650 employees, the TU Hamburg is characterised by short decision-making processes and close cooperation between the board, the institutes, the deans of studies, the research areas and the administration. We identify ourselves with a modern leadership culture and cultivate appreciative interaction.

For further information please contact Prof. Skiborowski, Tel.-Nr. +49 40 30601 3041, Email: .

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