Your Job:
Membrane separations play a pivotal role in the downstream processing of biopharmaceutical products, enabling the efficient separation and purification of target compounds from complex mixtures. This master thesis aims to explore and develop advanced models for membrane separations, taking into account various operating modes, the impact of different physicochemical effects, and the implementation of a comprehensive modelling toolbox.
Your tasks will include:
- Implementation of different membrane models in Python, tailored to the specific requirements of downstream processing in biopharmaceutical applications.
- Integration of the developed models into the CADET software, expanding its capabilities to encompass membrane separations.
- Verification and validation of the integrated models using experimental data and comparison with existing models.
We are currently expanding the capabilities of the CADET software to include other unit operations, allowing for integrated process modeling that considers the interactions and optimization of multiple separation techniques. Our team brings extensive expertise in modeling and state-of-the-art numerical methods, as well as parameter estimation and process optimization techniques.
Further information: https://cadet.github.io
Your Profile:
- You are currently pursuing a master`s degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics
- Expertise in downstream processing
- Programming skills, preferably in Python and/or C++
- Knowledge in parameter estimation and optimization
- A self-motivated and independent style of working
Our Offer:
We work on highly relevant innovative topics and offer you the possibility to actively shape the change.
You will learn:
- In-depth understanding of membrane separations and their operating modes and effects.
- Integration of membrane separation models into process simulation software.
- Parameter estimation and optimization techniques for model calibration.
- Independent research skills and problem-solving in the context of membrane separations.
- Best practices of research software engineering, including version control, documentation, testing, code review, and software sustainability.
We support you with:
- An interesting and socially relevant topic for your thesis with future-oriented themes
- Ideal conditions for gaining practical experience alongside your studies
- An interdisciplinary collaboration on projects in an international, committed and collegial team
- Excellent technical equipment and the newest technology
- Qualified support through your scientific colleagues
- The chance to independently prepare and work on your tasks
- Flexible working hours as well as a reasonable remuneration
- A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: https://go.fzj.de/benefits
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.