Bruno Kessler Foundation
FBK is a research institution devoted to excellence in research in numerous disciplines and it is designated to the role of keeping the Autonomous Province of Trento in the mainstream of European and international research.
Full Time
Italy, Trento
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TheCentre on Sustainable Energy (SE)supports the development of devices and methods for generation, storage, and distribution of energy solutions at low environmental impact. This will be done in the perspective of energy sustainability, of systems and solutions that respect the environment and the quality of life, of solutions with a lower impact on health and on environmental pollution levels. The ground for the Centre on “Sustainable Energy” is based on the Decarbonization targets, which will demand for more flexibility of the energy system, through new gas and power grids and using energy vectors and storage solutions, as enablers for the wide penetration of renewables.
The HYdrogen Technologies and Resilient Energy Systems (HyRES) Unit is dedicated to research and development, and it is at the forefront of promoting hydrogen technology and resilient energy systems. With a primary focus on hydrogen, the unit works diligently to innovate the future energy grid, making it more intelligent and capable of integrating renewable sources. Ensuring energy resilience and security is a central goal, particularly in collaboration with industrial partners. The research encompasses numerous aspects, including hydrogen production, storage and final uses, all with the overarching aim of reducing the carbon footprint of energy systems and positively impacting the energy market, making it more sustainable and secure for the future.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECTS

This position will be included in the framework of IPCEI Hy2Tech in FBK. FBK is involved in all the specific technical fields (TF) of IPCEI Hy2Tech, with the final scope to support the European H2 value chain and industry from TRL 3 to TRL7-8.

The main activities involve:

• Co-design and co-engineering of technologies;
• (joint) Laboratory facilities, enabling validation and testing of technologies components, blocks, materials and strategies for multiscale power and several conditions;
• Safety and controls: introducing proper design for safe technologies in the hydrogen sector, with digital tools at the support of new products and/or new processes;
• Control development based on dynamic simulation;
• Verified with SiL (Software In the Loop) and Hil (Hardware In the Loop) approach, and Territorial implementation for technologies and different end uses in industry, mobility, and territorial ecosystem.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The HyRES unit is looking for a researcher in novel hydrogen system layout and integration by modelling.

The working figure will be responsible for:

• Developing code and models capable of sizing, evaluating and optimizing H2 technologies and solutions in on-design and off-design conditions;
• Developing dynamic models of systems and components to evaluate their transient responses;
• Validating sub-component/system model in collaboration with the testing team;
• Collaborating with testing teams for the design of experiments;
• Simulating novel integration solutions and new layout concepts of H2 technologies and systems;
• Participating in preliminary design of systems for H2 technologies based on steady state analysis;
• Producing reports, deliverables and technical reviews;
• Participating in the preparation of the project’s proposal.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The Ideal Candidate should have:

• Master’s degree in energy engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or similar;
• Strong knowledge of hydrogen system modelling and sizing;
• Basic understanding of optimization techniques applied to designing hydrogen systems;
• Proficient on modelica code and on the use of commercial software (DYMOLA, MODELON IMPACT, etc.;
• Knowledge of Python programming language or similar;
• Familiarity with Hydrogen technologies (electrolyzer, fuel cell, handling, etc.);
• A record of publications in relevant fields;
• Language assessment according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): level of knowledge required. Knowledge of English will be verified during the interview on a technical or scientific topic and must be equal to or exceed level B2. Definitions of levels can be found at the following link https:/www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/level-descriptors;
• Teamwork approach, good communication and relational skills.

Furthermore, the following elements will be positively evaluated:

• PhD degree or 3 years of equivalent experience in fields related to this call;
• Expertise in using process simulation software (e.g., Aspen, DWSIM, COCO, Modelica) for engineering and process analysis tasks (open-source software will be positively evaluated).

How to apply?

• Developing code and models capable of sizing, evaluating and optimizing H2 technologies and solutions in on-design and off-design conditions;
• Developing dynamic models of systems and components to evaluate their transient responses;
• Validating sub-component/system model in collaboration with the testing team;
• Collaborating with testing teams for the design of experiments;
• Simulating novel integration solutions and new layout concepts of H2 technologies and systems;
• Participating in preliminary design of systems for H2 technologies based on steady state analysis;
• Producing reports, deliverables and technical reviews;
• Participating in the preparation of the project’s proposal