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Postdoctoral Researcher in Reactor Design for Energy-Efficient CO₂ Capture by Electric Swing Adsorption Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie in Germany

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

This is a paid, fixed-term 24-month postdoctoral position. The salary is based on the German public-sector collective agreement TVöD-Bund. Benefits include 30 days of paid leave, flexible and hybrid working options, health management, a company pension scheme, a Deutschlandticket/Jobticket subsidy, and professional development opportunities.

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

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Germany

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Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie

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Keywords

Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Polymer Chemistry
Material Characterization
Gas Separation
Polymer Synthesis
Sustainable Materials
Co2 Capture
Composite Material

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About this position

HIPOLE Jena, the Helmholtz Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications, is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for the E-CO-Swing project on energy-efficient CO₂ capture by electric swing adsorption (ESA).

The project addresses unavoidable CO₂ emissions from sources such as cement production and waste-to-energy plants. Its research strategy combines the development of non-corrosive, thermally stable, carbon-based adsorbent materials with the design of controllable and energy-efficient ESA reactors. Particular emphasis is placed on biogenic carbon precursors and active polymers to support a more sustainable, closed-loop raw-materials cycle.

The postdoctoral researcher will synthesize carbon materials and carbon–polymer composites from sustainable feedstocks and characterize their structure, adsorption behavior, selectivity, and electrical conductivity. The work will examine CO₂ and N₂ adsorption under varying humidity conditions and assess how material properties influence ESA performance.

A major component of the role is the independent development and optimization of an experimental ESA setup, including a cell and different adsorber geometries. Laboratory-scale experiments will be used to establish material properties, process parameters, and design criteria for a laboratory reactor, followed by scale-up of synthesis to the kilogram range.

The researcher will work in close collaboration with the Schwarza Waste-to-Energy Plant and specialized industrial partners, while presenting results at seminars, project meetings, and conferences and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. The position offers an interdisciplinary and international research environment involving HIPOLE Jena, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, and the Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry Jena.

Funding details

This is a paid, fixed-term 24-month postdoctoral position. The salary is based on the German public-sector collective agreement TVöD-Bund. Benefits include 30 days of paid leave, flexible and hybrid working options, health management, a company pension scheme, a Deutschlandticket/Jobticket subsidy, and professional development opportunities.

What's required

Applicants must hold a completed PhD in chemistry, materials science, or a related discipline, preferably focused on porous carbon materials and gas separation. Relevant experience in polymer synthesis and characterization is an asset. Applicants should have expertise in carbon-material characterization methods such as XPS, Raman spectroscopy, and SEM, as well as adsorption techniques. Strong technical aptitude and hands-on experience designing and constructing laboratory-scale reactors, knowledge of gas-handling systems and control electronics, CAD proficiency, and effective communication with scientific and technical workshops are required. Excellent written and spoken English and basic German knowledge are expected, together with commitment, initiative, problem-solving ability, teamwork, reliability, independence, and communication skills.

How to apply

Submit your application through the HZB application management system using the direct application portal by 30 November 2026. Applications sent by email or mail will not be considered.

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