Postdoctoral Researcher in Electrolyzer Plant Design

7 uur geleden

Delft, Zuid-Holland, Nederland TU Delft Voltijd
Job Description

Hydrogen is poised to play a crucial role in achieving climate neutrality for hard-to-abate sectors. Currently, producing hydrogen through water electrolysis is hindered by high investment costs, low efficiencies, and a high operational cost related to electricity input. In contrast, the regulatory framework demands that future electrolyzer projects operate in tandem with nearby renewable electricity production, necessitating dynamic operation of the electrolyzer plant.

In this research project, we aim to reduce the cost of green hydrogen produced via water electrolysis by developing improved operational and design decision support methods tailored for prospective electrolyzer plant owners. These innovative approaches enable better operational decisions (e.g., market positioning, asset ramp-up/down strategies, and thermal management) as well as design choices (e.g., electrolyzer stack configuration and connection).

To address this challenge, you will develop cutting-edge optimization models to capture (i) the technical limitations of the electrolyzer plant, stacks, and downstream process, along with associated costs, (ii) the interaction with electricity and ancillary services markets, and (iii) the impact of prevailing regulatory requirements, such as the Delegated Act on RFNBO's.

This postdoctoral position is one of two positions funded by the WinHy project at TU Delft (financed by NWO). While this position focuses on electrolyzer plant design, the other position concentrates on the interaction of electrolyzer assets with the overall energy system and markets.

Within the WinHy consortium, partners Repsol (a technology integrator and developer of electrolyzer plants), Sunfire (a leading OEM and electrolyzer manufacturer), and research institutions DLR and TU Delft collaborate to address shortcomings of current alkaline water electrolysis technology by developing advanced stack designs and plant integration concepts. This unique consortium spans technology development and lab-scale experiments to energy system and economic integration.

Your daily supervisors will be Kenneth Bruninx and Mar Perez-Fortes. You will join a vibrant community of internationally renowned interdisciplinary energy researchers in the Department of Engineering Systems and Services at TU Delft. Our faculty hosts a diverse group of individuals from various countries and disciplines, and we welcome candidates who contribute to and appreciate this diversity.

Requirements
  • PhD degree in science, engineering, or economics (must have been awarded by the agreed-upon starting date).
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
  • A result-oriented attitude.
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English (Dutch is not required).
  • Prior research experience in energy system/market modeling or other energy-related research.
  • Prior research experience in electrolysis-based plants modeling, techno-economic assessment, and heat management.

Bonus points if you have:

  • Programming experience in Julia, Python, or a similar language.
  • Process modeling in Aspen Plus, gPROMS, or similar.
Conditions of Employment

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. TU Delft offers a customizable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.

From 1 September next, a salary increase of 3.7% applies due to a Collective Agreement amendment, followed by an additional 1% increase on 1 January 2025. In addition, most employees employed on 1 September 2024 will receive a one-off payment of €300 gross based on full-time employment.

For international applicants, TU Delft has the Coming to Delft Service, which provides information for new international employees to help you prepare the relocation and to settle in the Netherlands. The Coming to Delft Service offers a relocation package for partners and organizes events to expand your (social) network.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering, and design. It delivers world-class results in education, research, and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health, and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

At TU Delft, we embrace diversity as one of our core values and actively strive to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant, and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent, and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.

Challenge. Change. Impact

Faculty Technology, Policy and Management

The Faculty of TPM provides an important contribution to solving complex technical-social issues, such as energy transition, mobility, digitalization, water management, and (cyber) security. TPM does this with its excellent education and research at the intersection of technology, society, and policy. We combine insights from both engineering and social sciences as well as the humanities. TPM develops robust models and designs, is internationally oriented, and has an extensive network of knowledge institutions, companies, social organizations, and governments.

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