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For our Institute of Solar Research in Jülich, we are currently looking for a
Sustainable heat supply in the chemical industry
You would like to build up a scientific team that develops solutions for the integration of a sustainable heat supply in partnership with the chemical industry? Then we have the right offer for you!
With 120 employees, the Institute for Solar Research is one of the leading research institutions in the field of concentrating solar technology for the provision of high-temperature heat for power plants and industrial processes, which are developed in close cooperation with industry. We strongly cooperate with German Universities e.g. through associate professorships of our department heads to supervise theses and provide lectures.
The newly founded department will turn its focus on research to develop and assess concepts on how to provide a 100% renewable heat supply in the chemical industry, based on highly integrated renewable technologies.
As Head of Department, you will be responsible for setting up and managing the Sustainable Systems Process Engineering department, which is to be newly founded on 01.01.2024 and scientifically lead the topic e.g. by supervising Master and PhD theses in this area. The department currently has 12 employees with a focus on the numerical simulation of energy systems and the metrological recording of energy consumption in the building sector. Further resources are available to expand the department.
The main areas of work are:
The place of work is at the DLR site in Jülich. The position is initially limited to three years. During this time, DLR aims to advertise the position jointly with a university in NRW as a W2 professorship and expects applicants to have the appropriate qualifications for such a procedure.
Look forward to a fulfilling job with an employer who appreciates your commitment and supports your personal and professional development. Our unique infrastructure offers you a working environment in which you have unparalleled scope to develop your creative ideas and accomplish your professional objectives. Our human resources policy places great value on a healthy family and work-life-balance as well as equal opportunities for persons of all genders (f/m/x). Individuals with disabilities will be given preferential consideration in the event their qualifications are equivalent to those of other candidates.
If you have any questions concerning specific aspects of the job, please contact Prof. Dr. Robert Pitz-Paal by calling +49 2203 601-2744 or Prof. Dr. Bernhard Hoffschmidt by calling +49 2203 601‑3200. Please find further information on this vacancy with the reference number 88808, and details regarding the remuneration and the application procedure, at www.DLR.de/dlr/jobs/#52210
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