Master Thesis - Hydrogen applications for a sustainable agriculture

Your Job:

In the farming sector, electricity is already being generated on a large scale through photovoltaic, biogas, or wind power systems. However, the energy obtained in this way cannot fully meet the specific energy demands, particularly those of agricultural machinery. To successfully achieve the energy transition, it is crucial to reduce the use of fossil fuels. There are numerous options available to meet the energy requirements, including battery electric drives, fuel cells, biogas, or various synthetic fuels. The unique boundary conditions require tailor-made solutions. Thus, the objective of this work is to identify and compare the most promising options for energy supply to agricultural machinery, along with the corresponding generation and transportation pathways. The comparison will be conducted not only from a technological standpoint bus, notably, through a life cycle analysis (LCA).

Your tasks will include:

• Detailed literature review
  
• Creating and comparing process routes for energy supply on agricultural machinery
  
• Techno-economics evaluation of various processes
  
• Life cycle analysis of different processes
  
• Close collaboration with internal and external partners
  
• Detailed evaluation and presentation of simulation results

Your Profile:

• Currently enrolled in a master`s program in process engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field
  
• Knowledge in hydrogen and energy research is advantageous
  
• Excellent organizational skills
  
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
  
• Strong collaborative and communication skills, along with the ability to work as part of a team
  
• Proficent in both 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:

• An interesting and socially relevant topic for your thesis with future-oriented themes
  
• Ideal conditions for gaining practical experience alongside your studies
  
• An interdisciplinary collaboration on projects in an international, committed and collegial team
  
• Excellent technical equipment and the newest technology
  
• Qualified support through your scientific colleagues
  
• The chance to independently prepare and work on your tasks
  
• Flexible working hours as well as a reasonable remuneration
  
• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
  
• Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work
  
• You will be offered the opportunity to do a PhD at the INW following your Master`s thesis if you have sufficient skills and funding is available
  

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: https://go.fzj.de/benefits

Place of employment: Brainergy Park Jülich

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.