Research Assistants at the Chair of Power-to-X Technologies with the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree (m/f/d)
Your Workplace
The Institute of Power-to-X Technologies is part of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU). Our research focuses on developing solutions for transforming the chemical industry towards the use of sustainable raw materials and green electricity. The inspiring research environment combines technology transfer and close collaboration with industry with fundamental research as well as experimental and simulation-based approaches. The interdisciplinary and international team supports and enriches each other in their research and project work.
Benefits: We Have a Lot To Offer
- Regular promotion to the next level and increase in salary pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement for the public service of the German Länder (TV-L) or remuneration pursuant to the Bavarian Public Servants Remuneration Act (BayBesG) plus an additional annual bonus
- 30 days annual leave at five working days per week with additional free days on December 24 and 31
- Occupational pension scheme and asset accumulation savings scheme
- Excellent support during the academic qualification phase
- Joint team activities
- Family-friendly environment with childcare options, also during school holidays
- Flexible working hours
- A wide range of training courses and opportunities for professional development
Your Tasks
About the Project
Within the project, we collaborate with 11 industrial partners from the chemical sector to develop innovative concepts for the electrification of chemical processes and the implementation of circular economy strategies. Using automated high-throughput simulations and neural networks, we create digital twins of existing processes and novel concepts. These digital twins serve as a basis for process optimization as well as ecological and economic assessments.
Your Role
Your work will focus on developing methods for applying generative AI to the creation of process simulations. The goal is to enable even less experienced users to design and set up process simulations. You will work closely with chemical engineers in the project team who provide the necessary domain expertise on chemical processes. Furthermore, you will use commercial process simulation software, which will process the input generated by the AI.
Your Profile
- Completed university degree (Master’s or Diploma) in AI, process engineering / chemical engineering, or a comparable qualification
- Both theoretical (coursework) and practical experience in modifying, training and applying AI, especially generative AI
- Proofed skills on applying AI in a foreign domain, collaborating with domain experts and probably even within chemical industry
- Proficient in programming languages such as Python
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Very good command of English
Additional Information
We offer the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree (PhD) within the scope of the research project.
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Release date: 16.09.2025, Poster View
Application deadline: 14.10.2025
| Title | Research Assistants at the Chair of Power-to-X Technologies with the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree (m/f/d) |
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| Job start date | 01.11.2025 |
| Location | Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Dr.-Mack-Str. 81 90762 Fürth |
| Payment | TV-L E 13 |
| Working time | Teilzeit |
| Weekly working hours | 30,075 |
| Limitation | Befristete Anstellung: 36 Monate |
| Contact | Bastian Etzold
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