Master Thesis - Development of a spatial infrastructure model for demand-responsive charging of battery electric trucks

Your Job:

• Developing a spatially resolved charging infrastructure model in Python as the main task in this work
  
• Literature research on the electrification of road freight transport, in particular on the charging infrastructure in Germany
  
• Development of a suitable methodology for mapping a nationwide charging infrastructure in Germany by 2045, taking into account the requirements for the German medium and low-voltage grid, the spatial suitability of the charging points and different high-voltage systems
  
• Extension of an existing hydrogen infrastructure model to include the charging infrastructure for heavy-duty vehicles
  
• Evaluation and suitable preparation of the results that have been acquired within the context of the master`s thesis

Your Profile:

• Engineering Master studies (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science) or similar with good grades
  
• Software and programming knowledge in Python
  
• Interest in automotive engineering, electrical engineering and/or energy systems desirable
  
• Ability to work independently and analytically in a project team
  
• Fluent language skills in written and spoken English

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• Highly motivated and international working groups in one of the largest research institutions in Europe
  
• Intensive thesis supervision at a flexible workplace (home office)
  
• Excellent scientific and technical infrastructure
  
• Flexible working hours, modern work equipment and appropriate salary
  

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.