Academic Employee (f/m/d)

Your Tasks

In detail, the focal points of your work are:

• Conducting process modeling based on the modeling of individual process steps, taking into account the interactions within the overall process
• Using methodologies such as techno-economic analysis and life-cycle analysis to perform evaluations based on defined example processes from the literature and in collaboration with partners in the ETOS cluster projects
• Simulation of the integration of electrochemical processes into process chains
• Preparation of a detailed literature review on the subject area
• Identification of suitable candidates for the transfer of electroorganic processes to the chemical industry
• Selection of suitable example processes described in the literature for evaluation
• Preparation of presentations for meetings within the ETOS consortium
• Presentation of results at scientific conferences
• Preparation of interim and final reports
• Preparation of manuscripts for publication in international scientific journals

In addition to the scientific activity, there is the possibility of a doctorate.

Your Profile

• A completed university degree (Master's/Diploma) in chemical engineering, process engineering, or industrial engineering with a focus on chemical process engineering, or a degree in chemistry with a focus on technical chemistry
• Experience in developing models in MATLAB or Python, as well as process modelling tools such as Aspen Plus or gProms
• Experience in evaluating process concepts
• Strong ability to collaborate in interdisciplinary teams

We Offer

• Science for Impact :
  Engage with topics of societal relevance - in an excellent scientific environment that enables change.
• Career-Building and Developmental Opportunities :
  We provide you with a structured onboarding program, a broad spectrum of continuing-education options, and personalised support, thereby fostering your individual growth.
• Flexible Working Hours :
  Take advantage of flexible-hours schemes, remote-work options, and a 30-day annual leave entitlement to achieve an optimal work-life balance.
• Family-friendliness :
  The "KIT-Family +" program assists you in reconciling work and family life by offering childcare services, holiday activities, a parent-child office space, and assistance with caring for relatives.
• Stay Healthy :
  Under the motto "Fit at KIT - Body, Mind and Soul," we promote your well-being through fitness classes, mental-health programmes, and regular preventive health examinations.
• Individualised Extra Benefits :
  Enjoy a corporate pension (VBL), a €25 monthly contribution toward a JobTicket BW, plus a broad selection of cultural and recreational programmes.

Job locationEggenstein-Leopoldshafen (and Karlsruhe)

Salary
Salary category 13 TV-L; classification is based on personal and professional qualifications.

Contract duration3 years

Contact person in line-managementProf. Dr.-Ing. Jörg Sauer
+49 721 608-22400

If you have general questions about the application process, please contactKristin Rink
Personalservice (PSE)
[email protected]
+49 721 608-25004

At KIT we value the diversity of our employees; different perspectives and backgrounds enrich our work. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Applications from recognized severely disabled individuals are given preferential consideration when qualifications are equal.

Application up to: 2026-07-08
Job posting number: 310/2026