Postdoc / PHD Candidate Laser Spectroscopic Detection of Short-Chain Hydrocarbons for Environmental and Industrial Applications

REFERENCE NUMBER 098/24 DM START DATE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SALARY LEVEL EG 13 TV-L APPLICATION DEADLINE 27.10.2024 FAKULTY OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT POSTDOC / PHD CANDIDATE LASER SPECTROSCOPIC DETECTION OF SHORT-CHAIN HYDROCARBONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS The position is initially limited until 30.09.2026 at 100 % of the standard work hours per week (currently 39,0 hrs/wk). A part-time arrangement is possible where operational requirements permit. ABOUT US Knowledge, action, change: each day, these intrinsically linked values inspire us to meet and tackle the societal and technological challenges of our time. As well as providing the specialists and managers of tomorrow with the interdisciplinary knowledge they will need in their future careers, we seek to advance their problem-solving skills and their awareness of their responsibility in and to the world. With the applied sciences at the heart of all we do, we work hand in hand to create a visionary campus with a positive and enduring effect on Hamburg and the surrounding region. Shape the HAW Hamburg with us in the context of "Because you can make a difference". The Heinrich Blasius Institute for Physical Technologies (HBI) is named after a pioneer of modern fluid dynamics who worked at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences from 1912 to 1970 and contributed groundbreaking work to the understanding of flows at boundary layers. Research at the institute deals, among other things, with spectroscopic sensor technology for applications in climate research, medical diagnostics and industry. We offer the opportunity to become part of cutting-edge spectroscopic research. YOUR ROLE further development of a photoacoustic analyzer for the main isotopologues of methane und ethane coordination of collaborations with commissioned companies and industrial partners presenting research results at scientific conferences and writing articles for scientific journals supervision of students who contribute to the project as part of their final theses (Bachelor, Master and possibly PhD) YOUR PROFILE Required qualifications university degree (master or equivalent at least good grade average; PhD at least magna cum laude) in electrical engineering, physical technology, applied physics or a comparable field solid experimental experience as well as good knowledge of programming (Matlab, C) and analog and digital electronics Desirable qualifications knowledge and experience in the field of optical sensors and / or spectroscopy good English language skills (for German native speakers) German language skills (for other native speakers) basic knowledge of materials science and mechanical processing (drilling, turning, milling, etc.) WHAT WE OFFER a dynamic position in an interesting area of work at an open-minded, forward-thinking university membership in a team that welcomes your contributions and supports you du ring the onboarding and orientation process support with obtaining further qualification/s as part of your doctoral studies a centrally located workplace with good public transport access at Berliner Tor 30 days of holiday annually (based an a five-day work week) and a workplace pension flexible and family-friendly working hours WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION Please describe how you meet the position requirements and send us the following documents: a cover letter, your CV and copies of the required degree/educational certificates, an up-to-date assessment or letter of reference (no more than three years old), where applicable, proof of a disability or equivalent status, declaration of consent to review your personnel file, together with the name of the unit currently responsible for the file (for public service employees only). We encourage women to apply. Due to their lower representation they are prior-ranked in case of same suitability, qualification and expertise. You can find more information about HAW Hamburg, equal opportunities measures, data protection, and educational qualifications from outside of Germany, as weil as for people with a disability and those with equivalent status, on our job openings information page. CONTACT INFORMATION lf you have questions about the job posting, please contact Prof. Dr. Marcus Wolff, T + , lf you have questions related to human-resources matters, please contact Inga Wirth, T + , HOCHSCHULE FÜR ANGEWANDTE WISSENSCHAFTEN HAMBURG Online Application