Master Thesis - Model-Based Investigation of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Systems

Your Job:

In modern energy systems engineering, the detailed modeling and optimization of fuel cell technologies is a key area of innovation, particularly for applications demanding high efficiency, system integration, and reliable performance. This Masters`s thesis offers an exciting opportunity to model, validate, and compare advanced solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) concepts, with a focus on performance analysis, sensitivity studies, and the integration of efficiency enhancement strategies. Your tasks in detail:

• Selection of appropriate model type and modeling of a SOFC units
  
• Validation of the model using experimental datasets
  
• Sensitivity analysis and comparison of the SOFC units with other power generation systems
  
• Integration of efficiency enhancement strategies at the system level
  
• Comprehensive literature review and in-depth evaluation and presentation of simulation results

Your Profile:

• Ongoing Master`s studies in process engineering, energy engineering, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field
  
• Experience in modeling (e.g. using Aspen, AVEVA, Python) is an advantage but not required
  
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, process engineering, and electrochemistry is a plus
  
• Excellent organizational skills
  
• Ability to show initiative and work independently
  
• Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills
  
• Very good knowledge of German and/or English, both written and spoken

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
  

The position is for a fixed term of 6 months.

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.

Further information on diversity and equal opportunities: https://go.fzj.de/equality