Master Thesis - Linear Optimization Model for the Bioeconomy in NRW

Your Job:

As part of your work, you will support the development of sustainable strategies for the establishment of a regional bioeconomy. You will work with current methods of linear optimization and apply an existing optimization framework for the bioeconomy. Your contribution includes the analysis of economic potentials, opportunities and obstacles in this context. Your tasks will include
• Independent research and preparation of scientific literature and relevant data on the regional availability of biogenic resources
• Adaptation and application of a linear optimization model to the specific framework conditions in North Rhine-Westphalia
• Analysis and evaluation of quantitative data
• Quantitative analysis and evaluation of the data obtained to assess alternative development scenarios
• Derivation of specific recommendations for legislation to promote bio-based technologies

Your Profile:

• Ongoing Master`s degree in business administration, economics or industrial engineering, or a related field; desirable with a focus on operations research
• Sound knowledge of linear optimization; experience in working with corresponding software in Python (e.g. Gurobi) an advantage
• Strong interest in topics of sustainability, resource utilization and bioeconomy
• Good written and spoken German and English skills;
• Independent, structured and analytical way of working

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 relevant topic for your thesis with a future-oriented focus
  
• Ideal conditions for practical experience alongside your studies
  
• Interdisciplinary collaboration on projects in an international, committed and collegial team
  
• Qualified supervision by academic colleagues
  
• Independent preparation and implementation of assigned tasks
  
• Flexible working hours and appropriate remuneration
  
• The opportunity to work flexibly (in terms of location),
  
• Very good technical equipment for successful home office work
  
• A large research campus in the countryside, which offers the best opportunities for networking with colleagues and for a sporting balance alongside 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

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.

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