Development and Validation of Innovative Electrolysis System for the Low-Cost e-Fuels Production - 2026_IPD_DCMC_4

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Politecnico di Milano invites applications for a research position focused on developing lab-scale and modelling systems for green hydrogen production. The role involves high-temperature SOEC development for water electrolysis and integrating with chemical synthesis systems to optimise performance.

Applicants will conduct experiments, build first-principles models, and support technology transfer and field deployment.

Qualifications

• Aptitude test in English and language versatility is evaluated.
• Strong fundamentals in programming and modelling are desirable.
• Previous research experience in hydrogen production or related fields is relevant.

Responsibilities

• Develop lab-scale and modelling systems for green hydrogen production.
• Create first-principles, multiscale models for electrolysis optimization.
• Perform experimental work for data collection, validation, and scale-up.

Skills

English language

Programming (MS Visual C++)

Tools

MS Visual C++

Dynsim

Job description

Organisation/Company Politecnico di Milano Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 3 Dec 2026 - 12:00 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The researcher will develop laboratory-scale and modelling systems for the production of green hydrogen and its conversion into sustainable fuels, based on technologies conceived and patented at Politecnico di Milano. In particular, a low-energy-demand, high-temperature SOEC system will be developed for water electrolysis and the production of hydrogen and oxygen. A first-principles, multiscale model will be developed to optimise electrolysis operation and its process integration with chemical synthesis systems. Experimental activities will provide the data required for model validation and tuning, industrial scale-up, and TEA/BEPD studies. The research deliverables will, in turn, provide the basis for technology transfer and field deployment of the developed solutions. Advanced use of programming tools (e.g., MS Visual C++) and process simulation software (e.g., Dynsim) will be considered a plus.

Oral test aimed at ascertaining candidates’ aptitude and suitability to carry out the activity covered by the contract, as well as at assessing their knowledge of English and/or other languages relevant to the activities to be performed (up to 50 points)

Relevance and pertinence of the enclosed publications to the activity covered by the contract (up to 20 points)

Relevance and pertinence of previous research activities, previous collaborations to educational and third mission activities and work experience, if any, in relation to the activity covered by the contract (up to 10 points)

Relevance and pertinence of their study programme to the activities covered by the contract (up to 20 points)

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