Scientist - DEM-Based Mechanochemistry

Scientist - DEM-Based Mechanochemistry

RCPE - Research Center Pharmaceutical Engineering

Graz, Austria

€ 47.600 per year gross

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop DEM simulation models for mechanochemical processes in ball mills and twin-screw extruders and analyse relevant process descriptors such as particle motion, mixing, contact forces, energy dissipation and residence time;
• Support the development of modelling approaches linking mechanical energy input to reaction progress and process performance;
• Compare simulation results with experimental or literature data and contribute to model validation and documentation;
• Prepare scientific publications, technical reports and presentations in collaboration with academic and industrial partners.

Requirements

• MSc degree in chemical, process, mechanical or pharmaceutical engineering, materials science, physics, computational engineering or a related field;
• Background in numerical simulation, particle technology, granular materials, powder processing or related fields, with a strong interest in mechanochemistry;
• Basic familiarity with DEM, CFD, fluid mechanics, or particle/process simulation is advantageous; training will be provided for the in-house DEM code;
• Experience with programming, preferably Python, C++, MATLAB or similar; knowledge of DEM software is an advantage;
• Professional conduct and communication skills in dealing with international clients, partners and colleagues;
• Interest and experience in performing top-level and target-oriented research at the interface of basic science and industrial application.