Institut für Kolbenmaschinen (IFKM)
As a member of the Collaborative Research Center TrackAct (www.trackact.kit.edu, granted by DFG) you focus on the development and in-depth testing of structured noble metal-based catalysts for emission control. Specifically, various metal and ceramic substrates loaded with catalytic materials provide different behaviour under lab and real world operating condition, both regarding oxidation activity and deterioration/aging behaviour.The Institute of Internal Combustion Engines conducts advanced research and development on internal‑combustion engines (ICEs), leveraging both publicly funded programs and extensive collaborations with a broad spectrum of industrial partners. Exhaust‑gas analysis constitutes a pivotal diagnostic technique for quantifying combustion efficiency, emission formation pathways, and in‑situ thermochemical dynamics of the engine operation.You will analyze and evaluate the interaction between catalyst and engine operation concerning both conversion efficiency and aging of the catalyst as well as engine operational constrains or advantages. For the investigation modern engine test benches and a wide range of characterization techniques are available and will be used. For example, as one important research topic is the behaviour inside the catalyst you will apply the special measurement technique SpaciPro together with colleagues from catalysis institutes.The investigations will focus particularly on potentially CO2-neutral alternative fuels such as methanol and ammonia. The goal is to understand and improve the catalyst operation under real engine condition also taking into account the overall engine efficiency. You will present your results at national and international conferences, and write publications for internationally renowned journals.
Salary
Salary category 13 TV-L, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.
Contract duration
limited to 3 years
Application up to
27 February 2026
Contact person in line-management
For further information, please contact Dr.-Ing. Uwe Wagner, phone +49 721 608-42363, E-Mail: uwe.wagner@kit.edu.
