Postdoc / Engineer (m/f/d)

process engineering, Textile engineering, Fibre engineering, Machineering in the field of system change in fluid

Your mission is to lead a main work package of the BMBF-funded project (research cluster Model Factory Paper) with the focus on “System Change in Fluid”. You will lead a team of 3-4 people and work in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment at the crossroads between science and industry in the paper sector.

Your mission

Your tasks

You coordinate the main work package “System Change in Fluid” within the above-mentioned BMBF-funded project and ensure the distribution and timely processing of sub-aspects.
Together with your team, you develop and optimise new processes for dry web laying and the use of other fluids as a carrier medium for cellulose fibres.
You are responsible for the development of the associated process technology for energy- and resource-saving fibre transport in the overall process.
Through in-depth research and CFD modelling, you illuminate the flow behaviour of dry fibres and derive flow scenarios for the construction of pilot test rigs
You coordinate the use of optical methods to analyse the flow behaviour of fibres with other fluids (e.g. PIV), the simulation of sheet formation processes (e.g. CFD software OpenFOAM) and the design of a corresponding test rig
Based on the simulation and laboratory results, you develop the next scaling stage (pilot plant / technology carrier) on a pilot plant scale and carry out validation experiments.
In the team, recovery concepts for new fluids are researched, investigated and technologically integrated into the overall process.
You prepare the results and present them in regular meetings with the project team or summarise them in reports
You publish your research results in journals and present them at conferences/meetings.

You have completed a doctorate or are an engineer (at least 3 years of professional experience) in the field of process engineering, textile technology, fibre technology, mechanical engineering with a focus on fluid mechanics or a related field.
The topics of environmentally friendly processes and sustainability (in the paper industry) are important to you.
Your knowledge of fluid mechanics/fluid mechanics and your application-related knowledge of (CFD) simulations and the derivation of design rules (e.g. for test rigs, pilot machines) is required
You have experience in the coordination of research projects and the supervision of students or first team members.
Your teamwork and leadership skills enable you to lead a dedicated research team
You are motivated to drive new technologies, innovations and disruptive ideas and to create something new.
You are familiar with methods for systematic experimental design and statistical analysis
You can clearly communicate complex scientific concepts with excellent communication skills
You have the ability to strategically plan and implement research objectives
Experience in working with external partners and the scientific community is an advantage

Your profile

What we offer

Permanent position
Remuneration and social benefits based on the TVöD-Bund [E13].
Make your own contribution to a sustainable future by supporting pioneering research projects in the paper industry
Collaboration with an innovative and dynamic team in an excellent working atmosphere incl. your own creative freedom
You expand your network within science and the paper industry
Possibility of mobile working and flexitime arrangements as a basis for family-friendly and flexible working conditions
You receive support in the further development of your scientific career
Modern and excellently equipped research laboratory with a high degree of digitalisation
You will experience an open and constructive feedback culture based on regular and mutual feedback discussions between employees and their supervisors or colleagues to enable continuous development
The opportunity to participate in regular team and company events
Networking events to share projects, ideas and interests
Participation in professional conferences, training and education to keep you up to date and build expertise
Equal opportunities for people of all genders (f/m/d) is part of our HR policy.

Location

The Modellfabrik Papier will be built on the site of the Innovation Quarter at the Düren train station. Until the completion of our new building in early 2025, our activities will take place at the Jülich Research Center. Further office space is currently located in the CO_SPACE.DN.

Application documents to be submitted

Meaningful cover letter
Curriculum vitae
References
Desired/possible starting date
Salary expectation

We are looking forward to your application!
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Further information

We look forward to receiving your application

Your contact person:

Peter Bekaert

CEO

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