PhD position: Dynamic modeling and optimization of industrial energy systems

Modellierung von Energiesystemen (IEK-10) focuses on the development of tailor-made models and algorithms for simulation and optimization of decentralized, integrated energy systems. Such systems are characterized by high spatial and temporal variability of energy supply and demand as well as by a high degree of interdependence of material and energy flows. Research at IEK-10 aims to provide scalable and real-time capable methods and tools which enable the energy-optimal, cost-efficient and safe design and operation of future energy systems.

We are looking to recruit a PhD position: Dynamic modeling and optimization of industrial energy systems

Your Job:
Industrial energy systems may play a major role to help stabilizing the electricity grid in times of high renewable electricity production. In industrial energy systems, a variety of options exist to integrate surplus power. Given these manifold options, it is necessary to understand the interplay between components to ensure an optimal and safe operation of the industrial energy. For that purpose, a dynamic model library for industrial energy systems (CHP, chillers, Power-to-X,...) using the modeling language Modelica should be developed within the thesis. In a next step, this library is used to model and optimize the operation of an industrial energy system provided by a cooperation partner. In particular, you will address the challenge of optimal operation regarding cost, energy efficiency, and security of supply given fluctuating electricity.

Our Offer:
A highly motivated research group in one of the biggest research centers in Europe
An excellent scientific and technical infrastructure: both necessary conditions for a successful PhD thesis within three years
International, interdisciplinary working environment on an attractive research campus, ideally situated between the cities of Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Aachen
Participation in project meetings and conferences
Strong support and mentoring for setting up a future career in science and/or the industry
A comprehensive further training programme, including English language courses
Flexible working hours and various opportunities to reconcile work and family life
Limited for 3 years
Salary analog salary grade 13 (50%) the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVöD).

Weitere Informationen

Unternehmen

Helmholtz Gemeinschaft

Bereich/Abteilung

IEK-10

Abschlussart

Dissertation

Ansprechpartner/in

Anja Schurf
Tel.:+49 2461 61 9700

Branche

Forschung und Entwicklung

Anforderungen

Your Profile:
- Excellent university degree in computational engineering science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, industrial
engineering, or a relevant discipline
- Expertise in modeling of dynamic energy systems
- Expertise in the field of mathematical optimization
- Expertise in Python and Modelica is highly welcome
- High motivation for pursuing a PhD within 3 years
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to show initiative and work independently
- Excellent cooperation and communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent skills in spoken and written English

Zusatzinformationen

We look forward to receiving your application, preferably online via our online recruitment system on our career site until 07.09.2017, quoting the above-mentioned reference number.

http://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Stellenangebote/_common/dna/2017-192-EN-IEK-10.html

Leistungen

Finanzielle Unterstützung

› Salary analog salary grade 13 (50%) the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVöD).