DLR-DAAD Doctoral Fellowship Nr. 560: Ecological Evaluation for future aviation powertrains (LCA)

Enter the fascinating world of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) and help shape the future through research and innovation! We offer an exciting and inspiring working environment driven by the expertise and curiosity of our 11,000 employees from 100 nations and our unique infrastructure. Together, we develop sustainable technologies and thus contribute to finding solutions to global challenges. Would you like to join us in addressing this major future challenge? Then this is your place!

Our Institute of Engineering Thermodynamics in Stuttgart offers a

Nr. 560: Ecological Evaluation for future aviation powertrains (LCA)

What to expect:

Future aviation will require new powertrains. User acceptance will depend on performance, cost and the degree of sustainability.For different types of powertrains and sustainable fuels like hydrogen fuel cell energy systems, performance measures like energetic efficiency and environmental impacts have to be quantified and optimized. Current activities of the research group Techno Economic Assessment of the Institute of Engineering Thermodynamics in the field of different alternative powertrains and sustainable fuels, have to be extended with new ideas, methodologies and experiences. As an innovative researcher you will join the team assessing new powertrains, and different designs there of.

The main task of this postdoctoral position is to develop a practical scheme for linking powertrain design parameters to the optimal performance with minimal ecological impact. Existing in-house software for the ecological assessment of alternative fuel production pathways has to be adapted and extended for the design and operation of innovative aviation powertrains. The candidate must be in the position to identify beneficial powertrain design options, its limitations, challenges and improvement potential. New knowledge has to be included into an existing software tools for continuous performance improvements. Experimental work on future
powertrains will be conducted by project partners to validate the results. The work includes efficient reporting and communication to colleagues and project partners. In addition to the project work, you are welcome to support and contribute to the R&D activities of the group with your expertise in aviation powertrain design and
assessment by assisting students as well as Ph.D. students in their thesis work with process simulation, cost estimation, lifecycle assessment and project data interpretation.

If you are passionate about advancing electrochemical systems and meet the qualifications, we would be delighted to receive your application.

What we expect from you:

What we offer:

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally. To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified.

Further information:

Starting date: As soon as possible
Type of employment: Full-time

Contact:
Dr. Ralph-Uwe Dietrich

E-Mail: Ralph-Uwe.Dietrich@dlr.de