Student* with Thesis (optional) Identification and Modeling of Electrolyzer Components
Who we are ... This team needs your support ...
Our primary focuses at Fraunhofer IWES are on wind energy and hydrogen technologies. Our institute is home to more than 300 scientists and employees as well as over 100 students from over 30 countries pursuing careers in applied research and development at nine sites. We secure investments in technological developments through validation, shorten innovation cycles, accelerate certification procedures, and increase planning accuracy by means of innovative measurement methods.
You will be part of the »Application Center for Integration of Local Energy Systems« at our site in Hamburg, but it would also be possible to work in Bremerhaven and be supported online by the team. At present, our team consists of eight research associates and several students. We focus on the modelling and control of decentralized, local energy systems for network integration. One of our main research interests is cross-sector applications with hydrogen systems. On the control side, our current research emphasis is on grid-forming control for the integration of hybrid power plants including large-scale electrolyzes. Become an active member of the team; we are keen to hear your ideas! As an international oriented IWES-team, we highly appreciate an open exchange, whether this be in German or English. Respectful cooperation is also very important to us. You are wondering what you can bring to the team?
What you will do
These duties await you ...
You will analyze the available data from the Hydrogen Lab Bremerhaven (HLB) and implement a connection routine between the data handling system and the modeling program. Thereby you will improve and validate existing models and develop new ones using the data from the HLB, for example through grey-box modeling or parameter identification. You will also identify data and model gaps for model-based control design. From this, you will build a model library using the data from the HLB, which will enable optimized system operation and control. Sounds like a lot? Do not worry, you will be supported by your colleagues in the team.
What you bring to the table
What is your background?
You are studying Process Engineering, Renewable Energies, Chemical Engineering or something similar in a Bachelor's or Master's program? You have a basic understanding of electrochemical processes and hydrogen production? You already have some experience with data and grey box modeling, preferably in MATLAB? You understand and speak English? Great, we are looking forward to your application!
What you can expect
What we can offer you ... Eager to learn more?
We offer various opportunities to join us as a student. Whether it is an internship, where you gain a comprehensive insight into the areas of work, or the role of a student assistant, which is easy to combine with your studies. Are you looking for an exciting topic for your thesis and do you want to delve deeply into a topic scientifically? Together, we will find the right path for you! We know that studying can also be very demanding and requires a certain level of flexibility. That is no problem here, as – in agreement with your colleagues – you can decide flexibly what days and hours to work. Temporarily, you can even work remotely, depending on the job.
If you would like to find out more information about the IWES, our research aspects, and your future colleagues, please visit our career website: https://s.fhg.de/5ei
We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.
The standard contract duration is 1 year, individual agreements are possible. The working time consists of up to 80 hours per month. Remuneration according to the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.
With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.
Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!
If you have any further questions, please contact: E-mail: personal@iwes.fraunhofer.de Only online applications via the portal can be considered.
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Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems
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