Master's Thesis Student - Optimization of Heat Integration in Hydrogen Systems | Masterarbeit - Untersuchung und Weiterentwicklung eines Optimieru...

Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH P-VA Personalabrechnung

Jülich, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published May 6, 2026
Part-time
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Job Summary

This Master's thesis position at the Institute for a Sustainable Hydrogen Economy (IHE) offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in hydrogen technologies. You will focus on refining an existing optimization module for heat integration within hydrogen storage and supply systems. Your day-to-day work will involve conducting literature reviews, analyzing the discrepancies between theoretical optimization models and technical reality, and enhancing the model's predictive accuracy. You will work within the IHE-4 department, collaborating with internal and external partners, with the potential to contribute to scientific publications. The role is ideal for students in engineering or related fields who are passionate about energy transition and sustainability. You will benefit from a professional scientific environment, expert supervision, and the potential for future doctoral studies, all while working on high-impact, real-world research.

Required Skills

Education

Currently enrolled Master's student in Process Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field.

Experience

  • Enrollment in a Master's degree program in Process Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
  • Academic or practical experience in programming (e.g., Python, Julia, Matlab).
  • Academic or practical experience in mathematical optimization (e.g., Pyomo, JuMP).
  • Academic or practical experience in process simulation.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and collaborative skills.

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must be a currently enrolled student. Location: Brainergy Park Jülich. Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.