Jetzt bewerben: PhD or Post-doc (m,f,x) for 3 years with 39,83 hours per week (TV-L E13) bei Ruhr Universität Bochum – Arbeitsort Bochum

Your tasks:

• process simulation of a lime shaft kiln using Aspen Plus
• simulate simplified ammonia/hydrogen flame configuration using Cantera
• develop a lime shaft kiln model in OpenFoam
• simulate lime shaft kilns for different operating conditions with the OpenFoam model

Your profile:

• The ideal candidate will hold a Master (or PhD) in Engineering, Physics or Chemistry and has a prior knowledge of modelling of particle systems, fluid mechanics, gas phase reactions and C++ programming.
• Required is especially a proved experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics simulations of reactive flows.
• Knowledge of the English language in word and writing is required. Mastering of or willingness to learn the German language (C1 proficiency level would be ideal) are considered very valuable assets.

Our offerings:

• support from and cooperation with competent colleagues
• team-oriented cooperation in a committed, international and appreciative team
• a modern equipped workplace
• employment at one of the largest universities in Germany within the University Alliance Ruhr
• other social benefits according to the TV-L

Additional information:

At the request of the applicant (m,f,x), the staff council may be involved in selection interviews. https://www.wpr.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/

If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.

German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZfA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF).
https://www.zfa.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/

A receipt of your application will only be acknowledged after the application closing date.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is RUB’s declared aim.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.