PhD Candidate in Energy Systems Analysis

Job summary

This PhD position focuses on the techno-economic analysis of seasonal storage solutions in electricity grid stabilization, particularly utilizing Power-to-X technologies and biomass batteries. The role involves collaboration with academic and industrial partners to contribute to the green transition.

Qualifications

• A master's degree in materials science, ceramic engineering, chemical engineering, energy engineering, physics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills in thermodynamics and mathematical optimization.
• Experience in techno-economic analysis, process modeling, or energy systems analysis is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thermodynamic modeling and optimization of electrochemical energy conversion systems.
• Perform in-depth techno-economic analysis and optimization of oxy-fuel combustion technologies.
• Analyze performance, cost, and scalability of Power-to-X technologies.
• Engage in mixed integer linear optimization of energy storage system design and operation.
• Support the development of open-source datasets for system modeling.

Education

• Candidates must possess a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or an equivalent academic level.

Tools

• Familiarity with modeling software and optimization tools relevant to energy systems analysis.