Master thesis for collaboration in research projects

The research projects aims to derive recommendations for actions regarding the roll out of hydrogen infrastructures in Germany. A focus will be on hydrogen supply and infrastructures for refineries. Within your master thesis you will build a code-based model to simulate refinery specific feedstock demands, product outputs and infrastructure needs for a climate neutral transformation until 2045.  

What you will do

• Research and extraction of suitable data sets on German refinery sites
• Development of a suitable methodology to derive refinery specific infrastructure needs in the transformation until 2045
• Implementation of the methodology (preferably in Python) 
• Identification of refinery capacities, locations and types as well as other data points
• Evaluation and analysis of the results and data
• Discussion of identified gaps

What you bring to the table

• Field of study: physics/engineering/computer science or comparable
• Knowledge of programming in Python
• Interest in technical and economic issues
• Experience in GIS analysis is an advantage
• Knowledge on refining technology in the petrochemical sector is a plus
• Fluent in German or English (at least C1 level)
• Independent, structured and goal-oriented way of working

What you can expect

• Practice-oriented work environment 
• Supervisors who will strengthen and support you to become successful.
• Targeted and individual guidance and mentoring.
• Well-equipped technical infrastructure and flexible working hours at IEG in Cottbus.
• After consultation, there is the possibility of a Master's thesis

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

Remuneration according to the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future. 

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

Inhaltliche Fragen zu dieser Position beantwortet Dir gerne:

Natalia Pieton

Phone: +49 355 35540 151

Fragen zum Bewerbungsverfahren beantwortet Dir gerne:

Philipp Steinborn

Phone +49 355 355 40 172

Fraunhofer Research Institution for Energy Infrastructures and Geothermal Systems IEG

Requisition Number: 74743                Application Deadline: 08/15/2024