Research assistant: (Process) heat supply through alternative energy sources(m/w/x)

City: Sulzbach-Rosenberg Date: May 28, 2025 # Research assistant: (Process) heat supply through alternative energy sources Do you want to contribute to the success of the energy and heat transition? We are working on solutions for the provision of (process) heat using alternative, non-fossil energy sources such as biomass, ammonia, hydrogen or electricity. **What you will do** * Diverse and varied activities as part of the processing and management of projects in the fields of bioenergy, combustion technology and CO2-neutral process heat with a focus on high-temperature applications * Construction, optimization and testing of plants in the pilot plant and in the field * Development of models for calculation and design * Solution approaches for process integration and evaluation of the application * Preparation of publications and presentation * 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 * Enthusiasm for our topics * Interest in a varied subject area with a wide range of challenges from planning and conceptualization, design and implementation to tests on a prototype in the technical center * 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 **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, Research Assistant, Chemical Engineer, Part Time, Energy, Engineering, Research