The Institute of Future Fuels contributes to making renewable resources available and thus replacing fossil resources. We develop solutions for how hydrogen and fuels can be produced cost-effectively on an industrial scale from the raw materials water, CO₂, and nitrogen using renewable energies.
What to expect
Thermochemical cycles offer a promising opportunity to produce cost-effective, climate-neutral fuels from solar energy. Concentrated solar radiation is used to heat a metal oxide to high temperatures, causing it to release oxygen. In a second process step, the material can then be used to split water or carbon dioxide, producing hydrogen or synthesis gas.
At the high temperatures typical for this process, the optical properties of the material are particularly relevant for heat transport. Porous structures with a complex macrostructure pose a particular challenge here.
Your tasks
- literature research on the state-of-the-art
- digital representation of porous structures
- optical and thermal simulation of porous structures
- model-based interpretation of thermographic Images
Your profile
- current master's programme in computational engineering, physics, materials science, engineering or similar
- initial experience with optical and thermal simulations (e.g. ray tracing)
- initial experience in creating data-driven models
- programming skills, e.g. in Python for data analysis
- creative problem-solving skills
- independent and structured way of working
- good communication and presentation skills in English and German
Depending on qualifications and the tasks assigned, remuneration will be up to pay group 5 TVöD.
We look forward to getting to know you!
If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 4327) please contact:
Hanna Lina Pleteit
Tel.: +49 2203 601 5074
