Viktor Hacker
Univ.-Prof. Viktor Hacker
  • Green Hydrogen Technologies
  • Scalable Production of Fuel Cells
  • Iron-based Energy Carrier
Susanne Lux
Assoc.Prof. Susanne Lux
  • Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis for process intensification.
  • Reactive separations for carboxylic acid recovery and wastewater treatment.
  • Taylor-Couette Disc Contactor for multiphase flow processes.
Thomas Wallek
Assoc.Prof. Thomas Wallek
  • Digitalizing holistic models of energy systems.
  • Discrete modeling for thermodynamics
    with molecular clusters.
  • Monte-Carlo simulations
    for phase equilibria and catalysis.
Marlene Kienberger
Assoc.Prof. Marlene Kienberger
  • Development of processes for biobased material isolation.
  • Lignin isolation from pulping processes.
  • Isolation of carboxylic acids.
Merit Bodner
Ass.Prof. Merit Bodner
  • Fuel cell and electrolysers performance and durability.
  • Innovative materials for fuel cells and electrolysers.
  • Alternative electrochemical processes.
  • Accelerated stress tests for fuel cells and electrolysers.
Thomas Gamse
Ao.Univ.-Prof. Thomas Gamse
  • High-pressure CO2 extraction.
  • Production of micro- and nanoscale powders.
  • Development of combined extraction processes.
  • Membrane technology for reverse osmosis and ultrafiltration.

Open PhD Positions

University Project Assistant (PhD Position) – Carbon Capture with Innovative Solvents

We are looking for a PhD candidate (40h/week) to join our team in the field of Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU). This position focuses on evaluating and characterizing alternative solvents for CO₂ capture, aiming to improve the energy efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmental impact of industrial-scale carbon capture systems.

Your responsibilities:

  • Research on CO₂ chemisorption using innovative solvents
  • Experimental study of mass transfer and absorption kinetics
  • Model development for material and energy balances
  • Transfer of findings to a technical-scale plant
  • Collaboration with industrial partners

Your profile:

  • Master’s degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
  • Knowledge of chemical reaction engineering and separation processes
  • Interest in reactive separation and process intensification
  • Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
  • Proficient in data analysis tools and MS Office
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