PhD student CO2 capture through oxyfuel combustion(m/w/x)

City: Sulzbach-Rosenberg Date: Jun 26, 2025 # PhD student »CO2 capture through oxyfuel combustion« You will drive forward the application of oxyfuel combustion as an efficient measure for carbon capture. Together with the UMSICHT team and our project partners, you will create solutions for climate-positive and CO2-negative processes. **What you will do** * Optimization of the pilot plant for the combustion of solid fuels (biomass, waste) with oxygen and subsequent CO2 capture * Development of models for calculation and design * Design and optimization of a flexible oxygen supply * Optimization of the pilot plant based on test and simulation results * Development of design and process engineering solutions for subsequent market integration * Preparation of publications and presentations of research results * Transfer of your research results to other applications * Coordination with partners and stakeholders from industry and research **What you bring to the table** * Completed studies in process engineering, environmental process engineering, energy technology, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or a comparable field * Interest in a varied subject area with diverse challenges in planning and design, design and implementation of tests on a prototype in the technical center as well as the supervision of large-scale tests * Previous knowledge in the fields of combustion technology and CO2 capture advantageous * The will to continuously expand your professional and personal experience and the willingness to present your results internally and externally in presentations and publications * Strong independent and conscientious way of working, ability to work in a team, quick comprehension * Very good written and spoken German and English skills * Enthusiasm and willingness to take on a wide range of challenges **What you can expect** We are committed to creating an inspiring working environment in which all employees can develop. To this end, we promote and value the uniqueness of each person and create a culture of respect, openness and appreciation in which everyone is welcome: * **Teamwork at eye level:** an open-minded team with whom you actively drive forward sustainable solutions. New Work, diversity and inclusion as well as cooperative teamwork are central components of our culture. * **Creative freedom & variety:** A varied working day at the interface between business and science. * **Flex work:** Flexible working hours, mobile working and a wide range of opportunities to achieve a better work-life balance. * **Individual development opportunities:** Support for your career through needs-based training and programs. * **Health & well-being:** Health offers for a good balance in everyday life. * **Sustainable and affordable travel:** subsidizing your Germany job ticket. The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components. **Job Segment:** Sustainability, Chemical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Part Time, Research, Energy, Engineering