A Researcher on Hydrogen scenario

26 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Fondazione Bruno Kessler

Department

Unità People Innovation

Research Field

Engineering » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Italy

Application Deadline

15 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Rome)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38

Offer Starting Date

1 Apr 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Workplace

 

The centre on Sustainable Energy (SE) supports the development of devices and methods for generating, storing, and distributing energy solutions with low environmental impact. It is done from the perspective of energy sustainability, systems and solutions that respect the environment and the quality of life, and solutions with a lower impact on health and environmental pollution levels. The ground for the Centre on "Sustainable Energy" is based on the Decarbonization targets, which will demand more flexibility of the energy system through new gas and power grids and using energy vectors and storage solutions as enablers for the broad penetration of renewables.

 

The HYdrogen Technologies and Resilient Energy Systems unit (HyRES)  is a dedicated research and development unit at the forefront of advancing hydrogen technology and resilient energy systems. With a primary focus on hydrogen, the unit works diligently to innovate the future energy grid, making it more intelligent and capable of integrating renewable sources. Ensuring energy resilience and security is a central goal, particularly in collaboration with industrial partners. Its research encompasses various aspects, including hydrogen production, storage and final uses, all with the overarching aim of reducing the carbon footprint of energy systems and positively impacting the energy market, making it more sustainable and secure for the future. 

 

HYRES unit is involved in the following European projects and industrial consultancy: 

 

• NAHV

The project's high-level objective is the creation of a hydrogen-based economic, social and industrial ecosystem based on the capacity of the quadruple helix actors. This will drive economic growth, generating new job opportunities in the framework of both the green and digital transitions and by creating the conditions for wider EU replicability, it will contribute to creating a European Hydrogen Economy. To fulfil these objectives, the NAHV project involves a well-rooted partnership of 34 organizations (of which 2 in Hydrogen Europe, 3 in Hydrogen Europe Research), covering the transnational Central European area of 3 territories - Slovenia, Croatia and FVG Region, demonstrating cross-border integration of hydrogen production, distribution and consumption, and exchange of over 20% of NAHV annual hydrogen production of over 5000 tons.

 

• HYMANTOVALLEY

HYMANTOVALLEY aims to demonstrate the decarbonization of a quite air-polluted area in Europe lying in the Italian Padany Plain (Pianura Padana) by building a replicable green H2 ecosystem implemented as an integrated model of hydrogen production, storage, transportation and utilization for heat, power and mobility, including the development and use of hydrogen-fed and zero-emissions ships, trains, buses and buildings. The project plans to involve European and local communities and industries in producing clean energy while creating synergies with other regional innovation ecosystems through knowledge exchange and utilizing existing European hydrogen-based technologies. HYMANTOVALLEY is going to develop an H2 value chain model in a unique tri-modal transport and logistics system (inland water, rail and road) laying in the heart of Italy and near two corridors of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), plus building a European Centre of Applied Research and Advanced Training on hydrogen focused on the optimization and innovation of the hydrogen value chain and managed by relevant universities.

• NHYRA ( project, starting in 2024) 

The project will deliver an "H2 releases" inventory to serve as a reference for the scientific and industrial community. New or adequately adapted experimental, theoretical, and simulation methodologies will be validated to perform laboratory or in-field measurements to achieve the ambitious goal. Experimental tests will also be performed on the most critical elements of the H2 value chains by the partners of the Consortium. A complete picture of the H2 releases' scenarios in the middle (2030) and long (2050) term will be developed to enable decision-makers to identify and prioritise practical mitigation actions. Finally, the project will formulate recommendations for Standards and Technical Specifications. 

• HY SPIRE  

Within the project, novel cells will be developed towards achieving strict KPIs such as low degradation equal to or lower than 0.75% per 1,000 h, operation at high current densities of ca. 1.2 A/cm^2 and ability to operate dynamically and fast ramping. The goal will be reached by developing and applying new materials, advanced manufacturing techniques and optimized cell and stack designs. The Hy-SPIRE project will aim to develop oxygen ion- and proton-conducting cells (O-SOE and P-SOE, respectively) on both ceramic and metallic supports, analyzing various technological possibilities.

 

• Industrial consultant concerning engineering aspects or design review of H2 plant. 

 

Job Description

HyRES unit is looking for a researcher specialized in the simulation on H2 sector  who will support the projects and activities mentioned above with the following activities:

• Development of customized code for numerical simulation of H2 scenario.
• Collaborate and coordinate activities about scenatio modelling.
• Development of dataset for H2 scenario (leakage, sizing plants and components, etc)
• Include technical and economic aspect in scenario evelopemnt and assessment
• Participate and collaborate with the engineering team to validate model.
• Produce reports, deliverables, and technical reviews.
• Participate and/or lead the writing of scientific papers and patents.
• Participate in the preparation of the project's proposal.

 

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate should have:

• MSc in Energy engineering or similar.
• Know-how in code development applied to physics problems (H2 system, components and scenarios).
• Familiarity with engineering boundaries and competence on their definiitions.
• Good modelling practices, attention to detail and commitment to verification/validation.
• Proven experience in the Hydrogen sector focuses on hydrogen production technology (electrolyzer, methane cracking and SMR), hydrogen handling (transport, distribution, and storage) and hydrogen uses (burner, boiler, fuel cell, etc).
• Teamwork approach, good communication and relational skills.
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English

• Self-motivation and result orientation

 

Furthermore, the following elements will be positively evaluated:

• PhD in the topic related to the job opportunity or equivalent research experience related to the topic
• Familiarty with Python.
• PhD in topic related to job description.

 

Employment

Type of contract: Fixed Term Contract 

Working hours: full time  

Gross annual salary: range from € 36.200 to € 41.400 depending on background and expertise of the profile related to the scientific domain

Start date: May

Duration: 24 months

Workplace: Povo - Trento

Benefits: flexi-time, company subsidised cafeteria or meal vouchers, internal car park, welcome office support for visa formalities, accommodation, supplementary pension and health funds, training courses, public transport, sports facilities, language course fees. Further details at https://www.fbk.eu/en/work-with-us/

 

Application:
Interested candidates must submit their application by completing the online form   (https://jobs.fbk.eu/ ). Please make sure that your application contains the following attachments (in pdf format):

• Detailed CV
• Cover Letter (explaining your motivation for this specific position)
• At least 2 professional references (e-mails and/or phone numbers)

 

Application deadline: 15/04/2024

 

Please read our Recruitment Regulations before completing your application.

For further information, please contact the Human Resources Services at j[email protected] . 

 

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Fondazione Bruno Kessler

Country

Italy

State/Province

Trentino Alto-Adige

City

Trento

Postal Code

38123

Street

Via Sommarive 18

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://jobs.fbk.eu/Annunci/Offerte_di_lavoro_A_Researcher_on_Hydrogen_scenario…

Contact

State/Province

Trentino Alto-Adige

City

Trento

Website

http://www.fbk.eu/

Street

Via Sommarive 18

Postal Code

38123

STATUS: EXPIRED