Master Thesis - Multi-Energy System Management for Decarbonizing Port Operations in the City of T...

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

Zusammenfassung

A leading research organization in Germany is offering a Diploma & Master Thesis position focusing on energy system integration and port electrification. The role involves developing a coordination strategy and conducting research at the University of Trieste. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and good knowledge of programming. Flexible working conditions are available.

Leistungen

Access to laboratory simulation infrastructure

Flexible working options

Support from supervisors

Qualifikationen

• Excellent university degree (Bachelor) and enrolled in a Masters in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional competence in programming is desirable.
• Interests in decarbonization and multi-energy systems.

Aufgaben

• Review recent research activities in energy system integration.
• Develop a coordination strategy for the Port of Trieste.
• Conduct research in collaboration with the University of Trieste.

Kenntnisse

Programming (Python, Matlab)

Strong mathematical background

Cooperative collaboration

Good knowledge of English

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Area of research

Diploma & Master Thesis

Job description

Your Job

• Review recent research activities in the field of energy system integration and port electrification
• Identify methods for the coordination of multi-energy systems
• Develop a coordination strategy specific to the use case of the Port of Trieste
• Get familiar with the co-simulation tool for multi-energy systems developed at the ICE-1
• Test the proposed strategy using the real electrical and thermal profiles, as well as the electrical and thermal schemes, of the Port of Trieste
• Conduct part of the research activity at the University of Trieste in collaboration with Prof. Daniele Bosich and his research team

Your Profile

• Excellent university degree (Bachelor) and enrolled in a Masters in Mechanical Engineering
• Strong mathematical background
• Professional competence: good knowledge and experience in programming (e.g. Python, Matlab) is desirable
• Interests in issues about decarbonization and multi-energy systems
• Excellent ability for cooperative collaboration
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English (German is not necessary)

Our Offer

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change. We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your master degree:

• An interesting and socially relevant topic for your thesis with future-oriented theme
• The opportunity to conduct part of your research at the University of Trieste, which is a leading institution in the field of naval power systems and port electrification
• Access to the laboratory simulation infrastructure as well as the software tools developed in the institute
• Qualified support from your supervisors throughout your research activities
• The chance to independently prepare and work on your tasks
• The possibility of (location-) flexible working, e.g. home office for 3 days per week
• The position is for a fixed term of 6 months

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.

Further information on diversity and equal opportunities: go.fzj.de/equality

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere in Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: go.fzj.de/benefits

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.