Master Thesis - Techno-economic analysis of European offshore potential for green hydrogen produc...

Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research center in Germany is offering a Diploma & Master Thesis opportunity focused on green hydrogen production. The role involves optimizing offshore hydrogen production through data analysis and modeling, contributing to the EU's climate goals. Candidates should have a strong academic background in relevant fields and skills in Python and GIS tools. The position offers flexible hours and collaboration within an international research group.

Leistungen

Collaboration within an international research group

Excellent scientific and technical infrastructure

Continuous support from academic supervisor

Opportunities to publish in scientific journals

Practical experience during studies

State-of-the-art equipment for remote or on-site work

Flexible hours

Fair remuneration

Qualifikationen

• Excellent academic performance in relevant Master’s degree.
• Initial experience with data analysis, Python programming, and GIS tools.

Aufgaben

• Review literature and data on offshore hydrogen production.
• Develop an energy system model for optimal offshore hydrogen production design.
• Analyze and evaluate regional hydrogen cost-potential curves.

Kenntnisse

Data Analysis

Python Programming

GIS Tools

English

German

Ausbildung

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Energy Technology

Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences

Master’s Degree in Renewable Energy

Master’s Degree in Economics

Jobbeschreibung

Area of research:

Diploma & Master Thesis

Job description:

Your Job:

The European Union aims to be climate-neutral by 2050. This ambitious goal requires significant efforts in all sectors to reduce emissions and switch to sustainable energy sources. Green hydrogen produced by electrolysis plays an important role in replacing fossil fuels in areas where electrification is not possible or economically viable.

Production costs are a key driver of demand for green hydrogen. These costs are influenced by local renewable energy conditions and the capital and operating expenses of offshore wind farms, electrolysers, and infrastructure. These cost components vary depending on site-specific factors such as water depth, distance from shore, and infrastructure. An integrated assessment of these parameters is essential for evaluating offshore potential and developing strategies for sustainable energy systems. This thesis aims to quantify the European offshore potential for green hydrogen production using a techno-economic optimization approach based on the Python framework ETHOS.FINE. The goal is to derive regionalized hydrogen cost potentials to support decision-making in industry, policy, and research. Specific tasks include:

• Reviewing literature and data on offshore hydrogen production
• Familiarization with ETHOS.FINE
• Identifying relevant site parameters and segmenting offshore areas with GIS tools
• Developing an energy system model for optimal offshore hydrogen production design
• Analyzing and evaluating regional hydrogen cost-potential curves

Your Profile:

• Excellent academic performance in your Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, energy technology, environmental sciences, renewable energy, economics, or related fields
• Strong interest in the energy transition, energy technologies, and green hydrogen
• Initial experience with data analysis, Python programming, and GIS tools
• Fluent in English or German, both written and spoken
• Motivated, with a structured, analytical, and independent working style
• Good self-organization and time management skills

Our Offer:

We work on societal issues and offer you the chance to actively participate in change! Forschungszentrum Jülich offers:

• Collaboration within a motivated, international research group at one of Europe's largest research institutions
• Excellent scientific and technical infrastructure
• Continuous support from your academic supervisor
• Opportunities to publish as a co-author in scientific journals
• Practical experience during your studies
• State-of-the-art equipment for remote or on-site work in Jülich
• Flexible hours and fair remuneration

The position is initially for 6 months. We invite applications from diverse backgrounds, promoting an inclusive environment where everyone can realize their potential. More info: go.fzj.de/Benefits. Further on diversity and equal opportunities: go.fzj.de/equality.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest scientific organization, with over 42,000 employees and an annual budget exceeding €5 billion.