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Student (f/m/x) Master thesis: Comparison of myopic optimisation strategies
Job Description
Req ID:  2449
Place of work:  Oldenburg
Starting date:  01.11.2025
Career level:  Student research project and final thesis
Type of employment:  Part time
Duration of contract:  up to 1 year

Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector - Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)

Enter the fascinating world of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V.; DLR) and help shape the future through research and innovation! We offer an exciting and inspiring working environment driven by the expertise and curiosity of our 11,000 employees from 100 nations and our unique infrastructure. Together, we develop sustainable technologies and thus contribute to finding solutions to global challenges. Would you like to join us in addressing this major future challenge? Then this is your place!

The Institute of Networked Energy Systems pursues the overarching goal of making the energy transition in the economy and society successful through targeted research. To this end, transformation strategies and technical solutions are developed that enable efficient and system-beneficial linking of the electricity, heating, transport and industrial sectors. Together with partners from industry and research, the focus is on developing a holistic understanding of the system and effective system solutions. As a result, the institute and its approximately 190 employees - including around 150 scientists - address two key transfer levels: Technology transfer through technical solutions and knowledge transfer with the results of modelling and analysis tools developed in-house.

 

 

Would you like to work in an interactive, cooperative and international team? Are you interested in the new and further development of renewable energy technologies and energy system modelling, in particular the analysis of different approaches to design optimisation? Then the Institute of Networked Energy Systems is an attractive employer for you. Our primary research objective is the development of concepts and technologies that ensure a stable energy system based on weather-dependent and decentralised power generation from renewable energies.

 

What awaits you

The Energy System Technology department focuses on the interaction between system-relevant energy technologies within decentralised networked structures. In the distribution grid in particular, we are striving for new architectures for the energy systems of the future that ensure robust grid operation even under the influence of fluctuating feed-in sources. The Energy Management research group develops methods and strategies to optimise the operation and design of future energy systems hand in hand. The work is part of the EmFreiHafen project, which is developing transformation paths for harbours and industrial properties.

 

Your tasks within the EmFreiHafen project are

  • You will support our team in testing new methods for energy system optimisation.
  • You are significantly involved in the modelling and evaluation of energy systems and characterise the approaches.
  • You will independently analyse various criteria and methods, thereby contributing to the design of sustainable energy systems.
  • You will be part of a dedicated team where collaboration, knowledge sharing and creative solutions are key.

 

What you bring with you

  • You are currently studying for a Master's degree or on a technical or scientific degree programme.
  • You have already gained initial experience with energy systems and their modelling.
  • You already have a good knowledge of Python and do not hesitate to use it.
  • You are interested in modelling energy systems and want to actively contribute to the decarbonisation of the future.
  • Your profile is rounded off by a good command of German and English.     

We offer

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally. To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified.

 

 

 

We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 2449) please contact:

Mr Peter Klement
Tel.: 0441 99906 226