A 3-year Post-Doctoral position: Dynamic Modelling for Sustainable Energy Systems through Hydrogen Integration

13 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Twente (UT)

Research Field

Technology

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

31 Mar 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

40.0

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

The challenge

Increasing decentralized power production from wind and solar are putting a strain on the capacity electricity grid across Europe. Consequently, new projects face challenges in connecting to the grid, preventing growth of renewable energy production. Additionally, when power demand exceeds transport capacity, alternative electricity flows are needed to meet demand. Sustainable and green hydrogen production presents a viable solution to increase grid flexibility and minimize congestion.

About the project and your task
To enhance the efficiency of integrating electrolysers for hydrogen production, an innovative software-based toolbox is being developed as part of the project. This toolbox will enable companies along the green hydrogen production chain to digitally analyze, evaluate, and optimize use cases before real implementation. It will be freely configurable, allowing for easy exchange or adaptation of components to simulate and compare different situations, plant designs, or electrolysis processes (AEL, PEM, AEM).

In this 3-year project, you will develop a comprehensive dynamic model for green hydrogen production plants. This involves integrating subsystems and balance of plant components, particularly focusing on the utilization of low-temperature electrolyzers like PEM, AEL, and AEM technologies. Through detailed modeling, you will investigate the dynamic operation of these systems, ensuring seamless transitions between different operational states. You will analyze transient behaviors to identify the critical parameters affecting the dynamic performance of both the electrolyzers and the integrated systems. Additionally, you will conduct parametric analyses at multiple levels, including the stack, sub-system, and system levels, to determine necessary measures to achieve predefined targets. Throughout this process, you will consider all relevant aspects related to dynamic behavior and optimization, encompassing emerging technologies and various forms of energy flow, including heat and power, within the model.

The Consortium
The project is executed in close cooperation with FH Münster, Saxion Hogeschool and companies with different competences in the field of hydrogen-based technologies (Powerspex, HyGear, Pondera Consult, IHM engineering, BEN-Tec). The project is funded by the INTERREG.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

• You hold a PhD degree in Electrochemistry, Sustainable Energy Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or in a field that is closely related to this position.
• You have previous experience in dynamic modelling and analysis of electrolysers, fuel cells systems, integrated energy systems and heat recovery.
• You have experiences in working with simulation software packages and relevant application toolbox, preferably in Python, MATLAB/SIMULINK for the simulation of the green hydrogen production and balance of plant over time, considering technological preconditions.
• You have proven experience in working in multidisciplinary teams. You have a set of cooperative skills that are essential to be effective in an international project.
• Your writing skills are good-you have written technical reports and/or scientific papers.
• You are a creative person that shows initiative with a hands-on mentality.
• You have excellent communication skills.
• You are fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• A high degree of responsibility and independence, while collaborating with close colleagues, researchers and other university staff is strongly encouraged.
• Willing to be involved in educational tasks.

Additional Information
Benefits

• We offer you a post-doc position in a challenging multidisciplinary project.
• The university offers a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues and contacts with industry and society.
• A three-years fulltime Postdoc position.
• You will join a dedicated team, engaging in extensive collaboration with industry partners and the University of Applied Sciences on both national and international levels.
• A gross salary between € 3.877 and € 5.090 per month, depending on experience and qualifications.
• An annual holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, and an annual end of year bonus of 8.3%.
• A solid pension scheme.
• Minimum of 29 leave days in case of full-time employment.
• Professional and personal development programs.
• The University of Twente is situated on a green and lively campus with lots of facilities for sports and other extracurricular activities.

Additional comments

You are welcome to contact Dr. ir. Yashar Hajimolana ([email protected] , +31- 534898462) for any questions you might have.

Please upload your application, including your CV, motivation letter, BSc and MSc grade lists, PhD degree, documentation providing your English proficiency, and names of possible references via the ‘Apply now’ button.

The application deadline is March 31th, 2024. We will hold interviews on the week of April 8th and 15th. Since only three documents can be uploaded per application, please combine documents if needed.

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/338959/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Universiteit Twente

Country

Netherlands

City

Enschede

Postal Code

7522NB

Street

Drienerlolaan 5

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/338959/a-3-year-post-doctoral-position-dyna…

Contact

City

Enschede

Website

http://www.universiteittwente.nl/

Street

Drienerlolaan 5

Postal Code

7522 NB

STATUS: EXPIRED