Offer Description
The Institute for Combustion Technology (ITV) at RWTH Aachen University , led by Prof. Heinz Pitsch, is a leading research institute in combustion and reacting flows. Our research addresses fundamental and application-oriented questions in combustion, turbulence, chemical kinetics, sustainable fuels, and advanced energy technologies, including gas turbines and combustion engines. We combine advanced computational fluid dynamics, theory, machine learning, high-performance computing, and…
experimental methods to investigate and model complex reacting-flow phenomena.
The Research Project
Your research will be embedded in the European research project ENH3ANCE, which aims to establish a scientifically sound and experimentally validated basis for the clean, efficient, and fuel-flexible use of ammonia-based fuels in gas turbines.
The research approach combines high-fidelity numerical simulations and turbulent combustion modeling. A closely related example of this approach is the InsigH₂t project, which investigates hydrogen combustion in gas turbines. At ITV, you will:
- Perform and analyze high-resolution simulations of turbulent jet and swirl flames using DNS and LES
- Investigate flame propagation, thermodiffusive instabilities, turbulence-chemistry interaction, and pollutant formation in ammonia-based flames
- Develop, implement, and validate physics-based turbulence-chemistry models for LES using DNS and experimental data
- Collaborate closely with international academic and industrial partners
- Publish your research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present your results at national and international conferences
- Supervise Bachelor’s and Master’s theses and contribute to the institute’s teaching activities
Where to apply
E-mail: jobs@itv.rwth-aachen.de
Requirements
Research Field: Engineering » Mechanical engineering
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
To strengthen our team, we are looking for a motivated researcher with a strong interest in computational turbulent reactive flows. Ideally, you bring the following qualifications and experience:
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computational Engineering Science, Simulation Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- Good knowledge of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and numerical methods
- Experience with scientific programming in Python, C++, MATLAB, or comparable languages is preferable
- Experience with turbulent reacting flows, direct numerical simulation (DNS), Large-Eddy Simulation (LES), or combustion modeling is an advantage
- Self-motivated, organized, responsible, and able to work independently on scientific problems
- Motivation to publish research in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present results at international conferences
- Fluent written and spoken English; knowledge of German is advantageous but not required
Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
What You Will Gain
This position offers the opportunity to grow as a researcher, pursue your ideas, and benefit from strong scientific and technical support. Specifically, you will:
- Join an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment, with the opportunity to work with leading national and international institutions
- Grow as an independent scientist with the opportunity to earn a Ph.D.
- Access to the fastest European supercomputers (e.g., Germany’s first exascale machine)
- Grow as an independent scientist
- Develop strong expertise in fields central to the energy transition
- Shape your own research questions, lead publications, and mentor junior researchers
What We Offer
You will benefit from a supportive and inclusive research environment at RWTH Aachen University, one of Germany’s leading technical universities. Specifically, you will:
- Have access to a wide range of training opportunities, including self-development, leadership and communication, and scientific writing courses
- Have the opportunity to participate in German and other language courses
- Present your research at national and international conferences
- Have access to services supporting work-life balance and well-being, including university sports, health promotion, and counseling
- Find a family-friendly and inclusive working environment for researchers from Germany and abroad
- Have access to additional benefits such as the RWTH Jobticket for public transport
Additional comments
How to Apply?
We invite you to apply by submitting the following documents to jobs@itv.rwth-aachen.de (please include the reference ITV-20260911 in the subject of your email):
- Cover Letter detailing your research interests and experience
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic Transcripts
The application deadline is October 04, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting immediately and until the position is filled. Applications received by the stated deadline will receive full consideration.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: RWTH Aachen University / Institute for Combustion Technology
Country: Germany
City: Aachen
Postal Code: 52056
Street: Templergraben 64 RWTH Aachen RWTH Aachen
Contact
City: Aachen
Website: https://www.itv.rwth-aachen.de
Street: Templergraben 64, Sammelbau Templergraben 64
Postal Code: 52062
E-Mail: m.gauding@itv.rwth-aachen.de
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