Chemical Engineer (PhD Candidate) | Chemieingenieurwesen (m/w/d)

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)

Karlsruhe, Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Aug 7, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) as a Chemical Engineer, focusing on innovative process modeling for biopharmaceutical development. The successful candidate will contribute to advanced methodologies aimed at optimizing process design and enhancing efficiency in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Working within the Institute of Process Engineering in Life Sciences (BLT), Section IV: Molecular Processing of Bioproducts (MAB), the role involves close collaboration with the Downstream Process Development team at Boehringer Ingelheim. The position provides the unique chance to pursue a PhD within KIT's Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, engaging in interdisciplinary research and producing high-quality scientific publications. It's ideal for someone passionate about transforming biopharmaceutical processes through cutting-edge research.

Required Skills

Education

Excellent Master's degree in (bio)chemical engineering, or related fields (e.g., mathematics, (bio)physics, (bio)process engineering). Eligibility for PhD program.

Experience

  • Strong interest in interdisciplinary research and industrial collaboration
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international research environment
  • Commitment to producing high-quality scientific publications

Languages

German (Basic)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must not have been awarded a PhD prior to the contract start date. Preference for female applicants to balance employee numbers. Severely disabled persons will be preferred if equally qualified.