Dortmund: Master Thesis Opportunity: Model-Based Optimization of Dynamic Operating Strategies for Alkaline Water Electrolysis (AWE) (all genders welcome)
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Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany — thyssenkrupp nucera AG Co KGaA
Job details
Type of contract:Part-time, LimitedExperience level:Student jobRemote work:PossibleJob field:Project ManagementYour responsibilities
As part of this project, you will contribute to advancing the field of dynamic operating strategies for Alkaline Water Electrolysis (AWE) by focusing on the following:
- Conduct comprehensive literature research on AWE modeling and relevant phenomena.
- Implement and compare different modeling approaches, while enhancing existing methods.
- Develop scripts for model initialization and improve numerical stability to ensure robust simulations.
- Propose optimized start-up processes and evaluate/develop new operating concepts based on the developed model.
- Design safe and efficient operating strategies for various scenarios.
- Validate and refine models for high current densities and pressures to address critical system limitations.
Your profile
We are seeking a motivated master’s student with the following qualifications:
- A background in chemical engineering, process engineering, or a related field.
- Strong interest in modeling, simulation, and optimization.
- Passion for contributing to future technologies and supporting the energy transition
- Proficiency in numerical methods and programming (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or similar tools).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver reliable and structured results.
- The ability to work independently and bring innovative ideas to the project.
- Excellent communication skills; the thesis can be written in German or English.
Contact
Svea Brühl
nca-de-recruiting@thyssenkrupp-nucera.com
Important to us
Health & Safety
Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.
Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.
Pension
We have various financial models to give you individual support.
We have various financial models to give you individual support.
Collaboration
Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.
Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.
Development
Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.
Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.
Compensation & benefits
Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.
Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.
Diversity
We promote an open and tolerant work culture.
We promote an open and tolerant work culture.
Work-Life Balance
Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.
Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.
Creative leeway
We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.
We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.
Vacation and paid time off
Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.
Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.
Sustainability
We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.
We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.
Onboarding
Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.
Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.
We value diversity
We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity.
Company
thyssenkrupp nucera offers world-leading technologies for high-efficiency electrolysis plants. The company has extensive in-depth knowledge in the engineering, procurement, and construction of electrochemical plants and a strong track record of more than 600 projects with a total rating of over 10 gigawatts already successfully installed. With its water electrolysis technology to produce green hydrogen, the company offers an innovative solution on an industrial scale for green value chains and an industry fueled by clean energy a major step towards a climate-neutrality.
www.thyssenkrupp-nucera.com
From receiving your documents to acceptance: the application process
Notes on application
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