Research Associate (m/f/d) -
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiterin

Institute for **Remuneration:**EG 13 ID: 11826WV3 Start of employment: as soon as possible Application deadline: 22.05.2026 Scope: full time and fixed term for 15 months

Porcelain tile manufacturing is an energy-intensive process with high CO₂ emissions and significant raw material consumption. As environmental regulations tighten, there is a growing need for more sustainable and efficient production methods. By employing a combination of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), flowsheet simulation and multiscale simulation approaches, the project seeks to identify critical process parameters, optimize thermal energy consumption, and improve the overall production workflow.

Through a collaborative effort with a research team in Brazil, this DFG project will develop quantitative cause-and-effect relationships between raw material composition, processing conditions, and final product properties. The ultimate goal is to provide the ceramic industry with robust predictive models and optimization strategies that enable more sustainable manufacturing practices while maintaining or enhancing product quality.

YOUR TASKS

• Develop and implement simulation models for the porcelain tile manufacturing process
• Investigate the interactions between process parameters, raw material composition, and final product properties
• Optimize sintering processes to improve energy efficiency and reduce CO₂ emissions
• Integrate various simulation approaches, including CFD and flowsheet simulation
• International collaboration with research team in Brazil

YOUR PROFILE

Requirements

• Completed scientific university studies (masters degree or equivalent), in particular in the subject Process engineering, mechanical engineering, material science

Desired knowledge and personal skills

• Experience in process simulation, CFD modeling, or flowsheet simulation
• Knowledge of ceramic materials and manufacturing processes is an advantage
• Programming skills are desirable
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in an international research environment
• Very good knowledge of the German and English language

OUR OFFER

• A job in an interesting, friendly and appreciative working environment
• Collaboration in an interdisciplinary, young, highly motivated and committed team
• Research in an innovative, progressive and industrially very relevant field
• articipation in national and international conferences

At the heart of TU Hamburg’s research, teaching and transfer of technology is the guiding principle of developing technology for people. The TU Hamburg sees itself in this context as a family-friendly and sustainable university with high performance and quality standards that strives for excellence in all its research fields. Interdisciplinarity, innovation, regionality and internationality are binding principles in our actions. With currently around 8.000 students, 110 professors and 1.650 employees, the TU Hamburg is characterised by short decision-making processes and close cooperation between the board, the institutes, the deans of studies, the research areas and the administration. We identify ourselves with a modern leadership culture and cultivate appreciative interaction.

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