Vacancy Notice 101/2025
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (OVGU) is an internationally oriented and regionally networked university with a strong research profile.
The Faculty of Process and Systems Engineering seeks to fill the following vacancy at the Institute of Process Engineering, Multiphase Flows:
Research Associate (m/f/d) in the field of Biomass Gasification and Particle Separation (PostDoc)
Salary scale:
13 TV-L
13 TV-L
Date commencing:
next possible date
next possible date
Fixed term (until):
31.08.2027
31.08.2027
Contract status:
100 %
100 %
We are a university with a focus on engineering and natural sciences as well as economics, human sciences and medicine. We offer excellent study and working conditions to 13,000 students from Germany and abroad as well as approx. 3,000 employees.
In this research project supported the frame of an EU Horizon project with the title “Numerical modelling and simulation of particle separation from syngas in biomass gasification” it is intended to develop a predictive numerical tool for analysing the particle-laden hot gas stream of a biomass gasification plant including the particle separation and gas cleaning unit on the basis of code library OpenFOAM.
Job description:
The project incorporates the following tasks:
- LES-Euler/Lagrange computations for particle-laden hot flue gas with sub-grid-scale (SGS) models for turbulence and turbulent heat flux and modelling of SGS effects (velocity and temperature) on particle behaviour
- Extension of the Lagrangian approach for dealing with particles of different size, shape and properties in the flue gas (hot gas), such as char and ash particles
- Validation of the computations based on experiments obtained by the project partners and optimization studies related to the biomass gasification process
- Development of novel separation concepts for example based on thermophoresis
Requirements profile:
- Completed scientific University education with a Diploma or Master and Phd degree in the field of Engineering or Physics
- Knowledge in the area of complex particle-laden multiphase flows considering various kinds of non-spherical particles in a hot gas stream
- Experience with computational fluid dynamics and the usage of OpenFOAM, specifically with regards to particle-laden flow processes (essential requirement)
- Good English language skills (B2 level)
Your benefits:
- You work in an international team
- Excellent networking opportunities with partners in research and industry
For further information about the position, please contact contact Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Sommerfeld at: Tel. 0345/5523680, Mail: martin.sommerfeld(at)ovgu.de (website: https://www.mps.ovgu.de/).
You will benefit from our structures and offerings in the fields of sustainability, diversity, family support and staff development. Our location in the center of a thriving, lively and family-friendly state capital guarantees a high quality of life and a wide range of leisure activities. For more information, please visit www.ovgu.de/en/karriere.
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg is a signatory of the German Diversity Charter. We welcome your application, regardless of gender, cultural and social background, age or sexual orientation. Applications from severely disabled people or people with an equivalent impairment will be given priority in the case of equal suitability, ability and professional expertise. Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg strongly promotes gender equality in all professional areas.
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Please send your complete application (motivation letter, curriculum vitae, graduation certificates, references) by May 5th, 2025 using the online application portal.
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