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Technische Universität Berlin
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PhD Research Associate in Laser Absorption Spectroscopy for Rotating Detonation Combustors Technische Universität Berlin in Germany
Degree Level
PhD, Postdoc
Field of study
Signal Processing
Funding
Full-time employment, with part-time employment potentially possible, for 12 months. Salary is according to salary grade 13 TV-L Berliner Hochschulen.
Deadline
Dec 6, 2026
Country
Germany
University
Technische Universität Berlin
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About this position
Technische Universität Berlin is seeking a research associate for PhD-level research in the Chair of Numerical Fluid Dynamics within the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Transport Systems, Institute of Fluid Mechanics and Technical Acoustics.
The project focuses on developing and implementing laser absorption spectroscopy diagnostics for rotating detonation combustors. The researcher will investigate optical access concepts and integrate laser-optical systems into rotating detonation combustion facilities, enabling quantitative measurements of H2O concentration and gas temperature in highly transient reacting flows.
The work combines experimental fluid mechanics, combustion diagnostics, optical measurement techniques, and scientific data analysis. Responsibilities include designing, executing, and evaluating experimental campaigns across operating conditions; developing data acquisition, signal-processing, and post-processing tools; assessing measurement uncertainties and diagnostic performance; and generating reference datasets that characterize combustor operating conditions and combustion processes.
The researcher will collaborate closely with international project partners at KAUST on advanced multi-parameter diagnostic techniques for rotating detonation combustor applications. The role also supports future experimental campaigns through baseline measurements, diagnostic infrastructure, and characterization of operating conditions.
Funding details
Full-time employment, with part-time employment potentially possible, for 12 months. Salary is according to salary grade 13 TV-L Berliner Hochschulen.
What's required
Applicants must have successfully completed a Master's degree, Diplom, or equivalent and a PhD in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, combustion science, or a related field. A strong background in experimental fluid mechanics, combustion diagnostics, optical measurement techniques, or related areas is required. Experience with laser absorption spectroscopy, tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy, or related laser-based diagnostics is highly desirable, as is experience designing, conducting, and analyzing laboratory experiments. Applicants should be proficient in scientific programming and data analysis using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools and have knowledge of combustion processes and reacting flows. Independent research leadership, strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills, and experience in interdisciplinary and international research environments are desirable. Good German and/or English knowledge is required, with willingness to acquire missing language skills.
How to apply
Email the application using reference number V-262/26 to Prof. Dr. Paschereit at [email protected]. Compile the usual application documents into a single PDF file of no more than 5 MB.
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Research Interests
Aerospace Engineering
Physics
Laser Spectroscopy
Signal Processing
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