Your Job:
- Development of dynamic simulation models in Modelica
- Verification and validation of simulation models
- Further development of methods for automated generation of simulation models based on publicly available data (e.g. OpenStreetMap)
- Integration of models into co-simulation platforms
- Extension and maintenance of database systems
- Supporting the development of model predictive control (MPC) algorithms
- Supporting the development activities of model libraries
- Supervision of student theses
- Publication of the achieved results in professional journals
Your Profile:
- Very well completed Master`s degree in mechanical engineering, energy technology, or comparable field
- Experience with the development and validation of dynamic simulation models (ideally in the field of energy systems engineering)
- Good knowledge of Modelica and Python
- Ideally experience with GIS data formats, databases, and control technology (e.g. Model Predictive Control (MPC))
- Agile way of working in a multidisciplinary team
- High initiative and willingness to learn as well as good communication skills
- Good written and spoken English, German language skills desired
- A high degree of quality awareness and ability to think abstractly
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 offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:
- A highly motivated working group as well as an international and interdisciplinary working environment in one of the largest research institutions in Europe
- Excellent scientific and technical infrastructure
- Opportunity to participate in (international) conferences and project meetings
- Continuous professional support from your scientific supervisor
- Development of methods and software solutions to support energy policy decision-makers in a scientifically sound way
- Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. through an extensive range of training courses as part of the HITEC Graduate School: https://www.hitec-graduate-school.de/
- Further education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/judocs
- The opportunity to work flexibly (in terms of location), e.g. partly home office
- Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: https://go.fzj.de/benefits
The position is for a fixed term of 3,5 years, where the first half year serves as orientation and probation period. Pay in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: https://www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs
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.
We look forward to receiving your application. The job will be advertised until the position has been successfully filled. You should therefore submit your application as soon as possible.
