Research Associate (PostDoc) with recurring tasks

The Process Dynamics and Operations Group is seeking a new member / postdoctoral researcher to undertake long-term responsibilities in research and teaching, as well as to lead a research group focused on process intensification closely connected to methods of modeling and optimizing chemical engineering processes - particularly novel process concepts- and to organize the operation of the pilot-plant with a focus on process automation.

Specific responsibilities include:

(1) Independently conduct and further develop lectures on process modeling, process operations and process and plant dynamics, as well as organizing laboratory courses
(2) Supervising undergraduate theses and actively advising and supervising doctoral candidates
(3) Preparing grant proposals and independently securing research projects (including industry collaborations)
(4) Organizing pilot-plant operations, as well as the development and enhancement of industrial process control technology for test benches and internal and external pilot plants
(5) Coordinating and advancing the research focus on “Intensified Processes” within the department

• Successfully completed university degree (Master, Diplom or equivalent) in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, as well as a completed Ph.D. in Chemical Process Engineering or a related field
• Extensive experience in developing and conducting lecture courses in dynamic equation - based process modeling and process control; development and implementation of laboratory curses, as well as supervision of theses, are mandatory
• Comprehensive and broad experience in designing, planning, and conducting experiments from the laboratory - to pilot-plant scale (enhanced safety regulations, risk assessments, ATEX) is required
• Extensive experience in the setup and programming of industrial process control systems (Siemens PCS 7) as well as the integration of model-based methods for process optimization via interfaces (OPC) is mandatory
• In-depth experience in designing research proposals and securing third-party funding, explicitly including collaborations with industrial partners is mandatory
• Extensive experience in supporting and coordinating institutional research projects and research collaborations with industrial partners is mandatory
• Good knowledge of German and/or English; willingness to acquire any missing language skills
• Strong teamwork skills; experience working in interdisciplinary teams; and proficiency in conflict management and communication strategies within larger teams are desirable
• The ability to work independently and in an organized manner is desirable

Please send your application, quoting the reference number, with the usual documents only by email (compiled into a single PDF document, max. 5 MB) to Prof. Dr. Jens-Uwe Repke at sekr@dbta.tu-berlin.de.

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To ensure equal opportunities between women and men, applications by women with the required qualifications are explicitly desired. Qualified individuals with disabilities will be favored. The TU Berlin values the diversity of its members and is committed to the goals of equal opportunities. Applications from people of all nationalities and with a migration background are very welcome.