Your Job:
Due to the increase of renewable energy share in the electrical network, the decarbonization focus has also been extended to other energy sectors. Sector coupling refers to the concept of interconnecting different energy sectors with the power sector, which can offer flexibility to the power sector and contribute to the decarbonization progress in other sectors. Therefore, new and efficient simulation methods and tools are needed in order to illustrate interactions between different energy sectors, especially for the power and gas sector.
Your main tasks for this position are:
- Support the further development of the gas network simulation tool
- Integrate new features into the tool
- Prototyping test cases
Your Profile:
- You are currently studying Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a comparable subject (bachelor or master)
- Basic understanding of energy system modeling and simulation is preferable
- Very good knowledge of and some experience in Python and packages, e.g. NumPy, scipy, pandas, etc.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
Our Offer:
We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:
- Ideal conditions for gaining practical experience alongside your studies
- An interdisciplinary collaboration on projects in an international, committed and collegial team
- Excellent technical equipment and the newest technology
- Qualified support through your scientific colleagues
- The chance to independently prepare and work on your tasks
- A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.