The Fraunhofer Research Institution for Energy Infrastructures and Geothermal Energy (IEG, https://www.ieg.fraunhofer.de/en.html), Cottbus, Germany, invites applications for a Senior Research Associate position on Energy Management and Control of Sector-Coupled Energy Systems.
Apply via: https://recruiting.fraunhofer.de/Vacancies/63952/Description/1?Redirect=true
Closing date for applications: 05.01.2022
Fraunhofer is the largest organization for application-oriented research in Europe. Our research fields are geared toward meeting the needs of people and society in relation to: Health, Safety, Communication, Mobility, Energy and the Environment. We are creative, we shape technology, we design products, we improve processes, we open up new paths.
In the next phase of the energy transition, sector coupling between the electricity, heat and gas sectors will play a key role. As part of your work on practical and forward-looking research projects, you can actively contribute to the application and further development of these technologies for use in businesses, industry and municipalities. Your research will focus on energy management, control and automation of sector-coupled plants and grids.
Scope of the position
- Development and evaluation of control and automation technologies for the transformation of today's energy systems from a vertical to a cross-sectoral architecture
- Market-driven development of operation and control strategies to optimize the flexibility and use of heat pumps, geothermal plants and electrolysers
- Conceptual design and implementation of plants, demonstrators and hardware/controller-in-the-loop test beds in the fields of gas, heat and integrated energy systems with distributed sensors and actuators
- Acquisition of private and publicly funded research and development projects in the areas of energy management and control of energy technology plants and systems
- Technical support of networks on the topic of integrated energy infrastructures and systems on a national and international level
Requirements
- You have a university degree in science or engineering, preferably with a focus on control engineering, automation technology, energy and process engineering, optimization methods with applications, mechanical engineering or physics, as well as a completed doctorate - alternatively, you have attained a comparable qualification.
- You have several years of academic or practical experience in the field of power engineering, in particular in the field of energy management as well as control and automation of power engineering plants and systems.
- You have experience in the acquisition and processing of projects in the context of energy system transformation.
- You are able to present your work results in English and German and to share these in ways that invite wider engagement.
- You build and expand networks and cooperation with skills.
- You bring initiative, a sense of responsibility and a willingness to perform.
What you can expect
- Exciting and varied tasks in highly innovative research projects on climate-neutral energy systems of the future.
- Participation in international conferences with corresponding publications.
- We take a family-friendly approach: sometimes family comes first - we know that!
- You will receive tailored soft-skill training and professional development to contribute toward building your potential with us.
- Our managers will support and guide you to ensure you are successful in your role.
- Flexible working hours are a priority with us to accommodate individual preferences and schedules.
- You have the opportunity to shape your own workspace and contribute your ideas.
- Diversity is an important strategic goal at our research institution: we actively promote equal opportunities.
- You will also benefit from corporate benefits with attractive corporate partners and a discounted job ticket.
Employment, remuneration and social benefits are based on the collective agreement for the public service (TVöD). The position is initially limited to 3 years. An extension is intended to enable you to develop an attractive career at Fraunhofer IEG. Depending on your previous employment, the position may also be directly permanent.
For questions related to the position, please feel free to contact me via johannes.schiffer@ieg.fraunhofer.de
