Applications are open for the Postdoc position on Integrated Design of the Next Generation of Electrolyzer Plants at Delf University of Technology.
Hydrogen is expected to play a key role in reaching climate neutrality for hard-to-abate sectors. Today, producing hydrogen via water electrolysis is prohibitively expensive due to high investment costs, low efficiencies, and a high operational cost related to the electricity input. At the same time, the regulatory framework requires future electrolyzer projects to operate in tandem with nearby renewable electricity production, requiring dynamic operation of the electrolyzer plant.
In this research project, they aim to bring down the cost of green hydrogen produced via water electrolysis by developing improved operational and design decision support methods geared towards (prospective) electrolyzer plant owners. Their focus is on the electrolyzer plant as a whole, i.e., the electrolyzer stacks and their relative configuration, the compressor, local hydrogen and heat storage, etc.
Tasks
The candidate will develop state-of-the-art optimization models to capture
- The technical limitations and costs of the electrolyzer plant, the stacks, and the downstream process, as well as the associated costs,
- The interaction with electricity and ancillary services markets and
- The impact of the prevailing regulatory requirements, such as the Delegated Act on RFNBOs.
Job Requirements
The ideal candidate for the Postdoc on Integrated Design of the Next Generation of Electrolyzer Plants should have:
- PhD degree in science, engineering, or economics (must have been awarded by the agreed-upon starting date).
- Prior research experience in energy system/market modelling and/or electrolysis-based plant modelling, techno-economic assessment, and heat management.
- Very good written and spoken communication skills in English.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
- A result-orientated attitude.
- Programming experience in Julia, Python, or a similar language
- Process modeling in Aspen Plus, gPROMS, or similar
Application Process
Documents that must be included in the application:
- Motivation statement, including a paragraph outlining the main research interests within the areas outlined in the job advertisement (maximum one A4 page).
- CV, including a brief description of the three most impactful achievements to date (these achievements can be anything relevant to the applicant’s academic or professional life).
- Contact details for two references (contact details only)
To apply for a Postdoc on Integrated Design of the Next Generation of Electrolyzer Plants, click here.
Deadline: January 15, 2025.
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