Master Thesis – Reinforcement Learning Control of a Liquid–Liq...

Validated surrogate models and experimental data from a pilot-scale settler are available. The project offers close supervision from doctoral researchers in machine learning and process control.

## Your Profile

• Current master's student in Process Systems Engineering, Computational Engineering Science, Chemical Engineering or a comparable program
• Programming experience in Python; experience with PyTorch is a plus
• Experience in modeling, simulation and machine learning
• Basic knowledge of control engineering
• Experience in reinforcement learning is not required but highly beneficial
• Very good command of written and spoken English with extensive vocabulary is required (at least B2 level according to the ), ideally supported by a certificate confirming the language level
• High degree of independence, motivation and reliability / independent and analytical working style
• Excellent ability to cooperate and work in a team

## Our Benefits for You

• **Meaningful Tasks:** Your thesis deals with a future-oriented, socially relevant topic with direct practical relevance in an international environment
• **Practical relevance:** With us, you will gain valuable practical experience alongside your studies and actively participate in interdisciplinary projects
• **Scientific environment:** You can expect excellent scientific equipment, modern technologies, and qualified support from experienced colleagues
• **Work-life balance:** We offer flexible working hours to help you balance your professional and personal life. You also have the option of flexible working (in terms of location), which is generally possible after consultation and in line with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments
• **Flexibility:** Flexible working hours make it easier for you to balance work and study
• **Health & well-being:** Your health is important to us. You can look forward to a comprehensive company health management programme with a wide range of options, including a beach volleyball court, running groups, yoga classes and much more. In addition, our company medical service and an experienced social counselling team are available to assist you on site
• **Campus experience:** Our research campus in the countryside creates ideal conditions for collegial exchange and sporting activities right on site. Our cafeteria offers a wide range of options—you can enjoy a relaxing lunch break with a lake view
• **Fair remuneration:** We will pay you a reasonable remuneration for your thesis

In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more:

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.

The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities: and on specific support options for women: . International applicants can find more information here:

• *Place of Employment:** Jülich
• *Start Date:** To the next possible date
• *Salary:** We will pay you a appropriate remunerationfor your thesis
• *Application Deadline:** 2
• *Index number:** 2026M-0795

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Posted Oct 28, 2026

Posted Oct 27, 2026