DLR-DAAD Postdoctoral Fellowship No. 615: Transient Simulation, Control System Design and Process Model for Up and Down-Stream Integration Concept of Alkaline Electrolyze

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!

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DLR-DAAD Postdoctoral Fellowship No. 615: Transient Simulation, Control System Design and Process Model for Up and Down-Stream Integration Concept of Alkaline Electrolyzer

What to expect:

The urgency of reducing carbon dioxide emissions to combat climate change has never been more pressing. To address this global challenge, the key lies in harnessing renewable energy sources, particularly through the innovative integration of renewables in energy, mobility systems, and industry, with a focus on Power-to-X solutions using green hydrogen. Germany, driven by its ambitious energy transition goals, is at the forefront of this mission to establish itself as a global leader in hydrogen technologies. We are seeking a highly qualified Postdoctoral Fellow to contribute to our mission of advancing the performance and integration of
alkaline water electrolyzers as a pivotal element in the production of green hydrogen. The incumbent will play a crucial role in optimizing processing conditions under various operational modes, conducting process and transient simulations, and designing control strategies for alkaline electrolyzers. The ultimate goal is to develop a robust and efficient process for hydrogen production, with a focus on downstream applications in chemical plants.Process Model Development: Develop a comprehensive understanding of how the alkaline electrolyzer integrates into existing chemical plant processes. Create detailed process models to evaluate the performance of the integrated system.

Simulation and Optimization: Utilize process models to simulate and optimize key parameters such as temperature, pressure, and flow rates, aiming to maximize efficiency and productivity in the integrated system.

Transient Simulations: Develop transient simulations to predict the behavior of the alkaline electrolyzer under various operating conditions and disturbances, contributing to the production of green hydrogen for chemical plants. Control System Design: Design advanced control algorithms and strategies for regulating critical variables like current, voltage, and temperature. Ensure stable operation and rapid response to system changes.

Collaboration: Collaborate closely with experimentalists to validate models and optimize both the process and control system. This may involve conducting experiments in laboratory-scale systems or pilot plants and analyzing data for model validation.

Join us in shaping the future of green hydrogen production and make a significant impact on global efforts to combat climate change. Your expertise and dedication will play a pivotal role in our journey to establish Germany as a leader in hydrogen technologies. Interested candidates are invited to submit their application, including a cover letter, CV, letter of references and other documents as per DLR-DAAD guideline.

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
Duration of contract: initially for 12 months with a possible extension of one further year
Type of employment: Full-time

Contact:
Fatemeh Razmjooei (Fatemeh.Razmjooei@dlr.de)