Master thesis (f/m/x) - Prospective LCA of fuel cell system designs

ZipRecruiter; Stuttgart; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Institute of Technical Thermodynamics at DLR is seeking a Master's student to address the life cycle assessment of fuel cell technology aimed at reducing aviation's carbon footprint. The role involves analyzing environmental impacts and providing insights on sustainability, making a significant contribution to both scientific development and potential industry application.

Leistungen

Training and development opportunities

Promotion of equal opportunities in science

Qualifikationen

• Student in process engineering, chemical engineering, or related field.
• Very good knowledge of German and English (written and spoken).

Aufgaben

• Focus on prospective life cycle assessment of fuel cell technology.
• Analyze future scenarios for environmental performance during manufacturing and operations.
• Evaluate sustainability and scalability of technologies.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Master's student in process engineering, chemical engineering, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

The Institute of Technical Thermodynamics at DLR has more than 200 employees conducting research in the field of efficient and resource-saving energy storage and energy converters.

What to expect

Aviation is a highly energy-intensive sector, accounting for 2-2.5% of total energy-related CO2 emissions in recent years. The rebound in international travel demand following the pandemic has led to a rise in aviation emissions, bringing them close to 90% of pre-pandemic levels. Experts predict they could triple by 2050 compared to 2015 levels if no action is taken.

As the aviation industry works towards reducing its carbon footprint, fuel cell technology is emerging as a promising solution.

Your tasks

• As a Master's student in our team, your work will focus on prospective life cycle assessment (LCA) of this innovative technology, exploring the potential environmental impacts during its developmental stage.
• You will analyze various future scenarios to predict how these fuel cell systems could perform environmentally during their manufacturing and operational phases—considering not only their environmental footprint but also how these impacts could evolve as the technology matures and scales up.
• By evaluating the long-term sustainability and scalability of fuel cell technologies, you will provide critical insights to help shape the future of aviation and guide decisions on designs and strategies that could maximize environmental benefits.

Your profile

• Student in process engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Very good knowledge of German and English (written and spoken)

We look forward to getting to know you!

We offer

DLR stands for Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally. We offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we aim to increase the proportion of women in science and management.

Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if qualified. If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 1432), please contact:

Ralph-Uwe Dietrich
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