PhD position – Digital Integration and AI for Sustainable Hydrogen Technologies

Your Job:

We are seeking a PhD candidate to join an ambitious European initiative aimed at revolutionizing the design and integration of energy materials for clean hydrogen energy technologies. This initiative is a collaborative effort to harness artificial intelligence and cloud-based technologies to accelerate the discovery, design, and deployment of high-performance materials, thereby enabling a sustainable and green future.

You will contribute to pioneering work on AI methodologies that facilitate advanced materials development, aiming for a significant reduction in the time to market for essential hydrogen energy sector.

Your Job:

• Conduct cutting-edge research to develop and validate advanced AI methodologies for the characterization, modeling, and simulation of energy materials.
  
• Develop code and utilize frameworks like Django to support the automation of synthesis, fabrication, and characterization processes.
  
• Engage in the development of modular AI-driven platforms for data management, ensuring the standardization and harmonization of data across platforms.
  
• Work with large language models (LLM) and deep learning algorithms to drive the inverse design of materials and uncover new physical and chemical phenomena.
  
• Ensure the integration and effectiveness of AI and ML algorithms in high-throughput and automated systems, addressing challenges related to data quality and operando characterization.
  
• Contribute to the FAIR-ification of data, establishing systematic data collection and metadata extraction protocols to enhance machine learning-based software applications for materials science.

Your Profile:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field, with a strong research interest in sustainable energy technologies and automated systems.
  
• Demonstrated experience in programming, particularly in Python, Django, or similar frameworks, with a robust understanding of data extraction and machine learning models.
  
• An analytical thinker with proven problem-solving abilities and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of interdisciplinary collaboration.
  
• Fluent in English, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, collaborative research environment.
  
• Familiar with multi-objective optimization algorithms, Bayesian optimization, active learning, and handling large datasets.

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 offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• A unique opportunity to contribute to a major European effort aimed at advancing the green hydrogen economy.
  
• Collaboration with a network of leading researchers and access to top-tier research facilities.
  
• A supportive and vibrant research community with numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.
  
• Support from highly qualified scientists at IEK-13
  
• Network with globally leading academic and industrial partners
  
• Excellent prospects and career opportunities in a highly dynamic technology sector
  
• Diverse opportunities to develop professional skills (e.g., within the HITEC Graduate School)
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  
• Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/judocs
  

The employment of doctoral researchers at Jülich is governed by a doctoral contract, which usually has a term of three years. Attractive pay in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: https://www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs

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

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application including a detailed CV, a motivation letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position, and relevant academic certificates.

Be part of a transformative initiative aimed at making a tangible impact on Europe`s energy future through innovation in materials science and digital technologies.

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.