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leading role in the advancement of technology." Prof. Dr. Ayodhya Nath Tiwari, Thin Films and Photovoltaics "Empa's
materials science and technology research is of great benefit to society in the fields of energy, mobility,
environment, construction and health." Prof. Dr. Bernd Nowack, Technology and Society "For my research projects I use
first-class equipment. This is extremely important in dynamic 3D radiography." Dr. Ameet Aiyangar, Mechanical Systems
Engineering "Empa offers good employment conditions and supports equal opportunities. I consider this very important."
Irene Ferretto, Advanced Materials Processing "Empa has sites in three attractive regions in Switzerland. This also
ensures a good quality of life." Dr. Shanyu Zhao, Building Energy Materials and Components "We enjoy working in a team.
For us it is important that Empa pursues topics like sustainability and innovation." Michael Levy and Nikola Tatalovic,
Finances/Controlling "My work is exciting and highly diverse - and I am right there when research projects are being
implemented in NEST, Empa's research and innovation building." Yannic Trüb, Real Estate Management "At Empa I value the
good work environment and international collaboration." Subas Scheibler, Particles-Biology Interactions
PhD student in the field of numerical simulation of plasma-based methane decomposition
Share Apply now Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100
employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research
institution of the ETH Domain.To strengthen our team and enhance our knowledge and understanding in pyrolysis processes
we are looking for a PhD student for scientific analysis, investigations and optimization of hydrogen production via
methane pyrolysis for decarbonization of industrial high-temperature processes with potential for negative carbon
emissions.
Your tasks
- Setup of Computational Fluid Dynamics CFD environment and simulations including:
- Computation of the microwave field, Coupling of the microwave field with the plasma
- Computation of elementary ionization, recombination and diffusion processes in the plasma resulting in the
ionization of the initial gas
- The decomposition of CH4, including detailed reaction sequence and chemical kinetics in a multiphase environment and
flow field interactions
- Tuning of the CFD models with experimental results
- Artificial Neural Network training and development
- Scientific publications in journals and at conferences
- Supervision of students
Your profile
- University Master's degree in process engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or materials science
with some (CFD) experience.
- Good technical knowledge and/or high interest in scientific work with CFD.
- Interest in working in interdisciplinary teams.
- Good knowledge of the German and English language.
Our offer
- Interesting and responsible tasks in the field of applied research.
- Development opportunities in an economically and socially important field.
- Contacts to international partners, customers and suppliers.
- Attractive working conditions of the ETH Domain.
We live a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome all people who are interested in innovative, sustainable and
meaningful activities - that's what counts.We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a
letter of motivation, CV, diplomas with references and contact details of two reference persons. Please submit these
exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.DavidHeusser, HR Partner
Questions?
Dr.PanayotisDimopoulos
Group leader
Chemical Energy Carriers and Vehicle Systems Laboratory
+41 58 765 4337
https://www.empa.ch/web/s504
Your future place of work
Empa
Ueberlandstrasse 129
8600Dübendorf
Empa as an employer
Innovative, sustainable, meaningful activities Creating added value for society International, multicultural working
environment Freedom to create and develop Culture of inclusion and respect Excellent balance between different areas of
life Multiple award-winning and certified employer Benefits for rail, mobile, childcare, catering, etc.
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Working in Switzerland
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industry." Prof. Dr. Katharina Maniura, Biointerfaces "Empa's research on the highest international level plays a
leading role in the advancement of technology." Prof. Dr. Ayodhya Nath Tiwari, Thin Films and Photovoltaics "Empa's
materials science and technology research is of great benefit to society in the fields of energy, mobility,
environment, construction and health." Prof. Dr. Bernd Nowack, Technology and Society "For my research projects I use
first-class equipment. This is extremely important in dynamic 3D radiography." Dr. Ameet Aiyangar, Mechanical Systems
Engineering "Empa offers good employment conditions and supports equal opportunities. I consider this very important."
Irene Ferretto, Advanced Materials Processing "Empa has sites in three attractive regions in Switzerland. This also
ensures a good quality of life." Dr. Shanyu Zhao, Building Energy Materials and Components "We enjoy working in a team.
For us it is important that Empa pursues topics like sustainability and innovation." Michael Levy and Nikola Tatalovic,
Finances/Controlling "My work is exciting and highly diverse - and I am right there when research projects are being
implemented in NEST, Empa's research and innovation building." Yannic Trüb, Real Estate Management "At Empa I value the
good work environment and international collaboration." Subas Scheibler, Particles-Biology Interactions
PhD student in the field of numerical simulation of plasma-based methane decomposition
Share Apply now Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100
employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research
institution of the ETH Domain.To strengthen our team and enhance our knowledge and understanding in pyrolysis processes
we are looking for a PhD student for scientific analysis, investigations and optimization of hydrogen production via
methane pyrolysis for decarbonization of industrial high-temperature processes with potential for negative carbon
emissions.
Your tasks
- Setup of Computational Fluid Dynamics CFD environment and simulations including:
- Computation of the microwave field, Coupling of the microwave field with the plasma
- Computation of elementary ionization, recombination and diffusion processes in the plasma resulting in the
ionization of the initial gas
- The decomposition of CH4, including detailed reaction sequence and chemical kinetics in a multiphase environment and
flow field interactions
- Tuning of the CFD models with experimental results
- Artificial Neural Network training and development
- Scientific publications in journals and at conferences
- Supervision of students
Your profile
- University Master's degree in process engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or materials science
with some (CFD) experience.
- Good technical knowledge and/or high interest in scientific work with CFD.
- Interest in working in interdisciplinary teams.
- Good knowledge of the German and English language.
Our offer
- Interesting and responsible tasks in the field of applied research.
- Development opportunities in an economically and socially important field.
- Contacts to international partners, customers and suppliers.
- Attractive working conditions of the ETH Domain.
We live a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome all people who are interested in innovative, sustainable and
meaningful activities - that's what counts.We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a
letter of motivation, CV, diplomas with references and contact details of two reference persons. Please submit these
exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.DavidHeusser, HR Partner
Questions?
Dr.PanayotisDimopoulos
Group leader
Chemical Energy Carriers and Vehicle Systems Laboratory
+41 58 765 4337
https://www.empa.ch/web/s504
Your future place of work
Empa
Ueberlandstrasse 129
8600Dübendorf
Empa as an employer
Innovative, sustainable, meaningful activities Creating added value for society International, multicultural working
environment Freedom to create and develop Culture of inclusion and respect Excellent balance between different areas of
life Multiple award-winning and certified employer Benefits for rail, mobile, childcare, catering, etc.
Good to know
Empa website
Working in Switzerland
Employment process
Conditions of employment
Apply now