PhD student – Effects of climate change on electricity generation from renewable energies and future energy systems (f/m/d)

Research for a society in change: This is our drive at the Jülich Research Centre. As a member of the Helmholtz Association, we are presenting great social challenges of our time and exploring options for the digi­tali­sated society, a climate-saving energy system and related services. Work together with around 7,500 colleagues: in one of the largest research centres in Europe and shape the change with us! At the Institute for Energy and Climate Research – Jülich System Analysis (ICE-2) we investigate the possible design of sustainable energy systems. The work of the Global Energy Paths team in the Integrated Infrastructure department focuses on global potentials and energy system aspects. We are looking for fair, cross-border solutions and working closely with project partners around the world. View our latest project here: africa.h2atlas.de/. Strengthen this range as soon as possible PhD student:in – Impact of climate change on renewable energy generation and future energy systems (w/m/d)

Climate change is already changing our world today and will do so in the coming decades. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is essential to limit future climate change, with renewable energy systems playing a central role in the transition from fossil fuels. Wind power plants, photovoltaics and hydropower form the backbone of low-emission (green) electricity generation. However, these technologies are naturally dependent on weather conditions which are likely to be affected by climate change. The PhD student body is therefore concerned with the investigation of the effects of future climate change on the production of renewable energies. This work is based on RESKit, an open source simulation software for renewable energies developed at our institute (available on GitHub: github.com/FZJ-IEK3-VSA/RESKit). This software currently uses historical weather data to model energy production and is further developed to allow the simulation of renewable energy generation under future climate scenarios. Their research will help to understand the impact of climate change on renewable energy generation and its impact on the design of energy systems at global level. Main tasks include: Assessment and selection of existing meteorological data sets containing climate forecasts Integration of current workflows in the field of hydropower into the RESKit framework Integration of predicted weather parameters into the RESKit framework and subsequent calibration and validation of results Global simulation of power generation under different climate scenarios Analysis of global trends and technology-specific effects on power generation Integrating predicted volatile electricity generation into existing energy system models and evaluating the impact of climate change on system design and costs

Complete master's degree in natural sciences, engineering or a related subject Great interest in the energy transition and climate change Knowledge of renewable energy systems and/or a background in atmospheric sciences Experience in atmospheric/climate modeling, simulation of renewable electricity generation and/or energy system modeling of advantage, but not absolutely necessary First programming knowledge, ideal in Python Self-employed and analytical methods Reliable and conscientious operation flowing English knowledge in word and writing; German knowledge of advantage, but not required Please apply if you do not bring all necessary skills and knowledge. We can provide you with a lack of knowledge during your incorporation.

We work on the most up-to-date topics that our society is moving and offer you the opportunity to actively shape change! We support you in your work with: A highly motivated team and an international and interdisciplinary working environment in one of the largest research institutions in Europe Participation in an exciting consortial project with first-class partner institutions An excellent training, interdisciplinary cooperation and practical insights into issues related to negative emission technologies within the “Helmholtz Research School for Negative Emission Technologies” the possibility to write a doctoral thesis under professional care and with internal support within three years; Time for the submission of the final thesis of the last 16 doctoral students: 2.7 to 3.4 years An excellent scientific and technical infrastructure An opportunity to participate in (international) conferences and project meetings A continuous professional support by your:n scientific:n supervisor:in Best conditions for successful work at Homeoffice 30 days holiday and an attractive scheme for free bridge days (e.g. between Christmas and New Year) The further development of your personal strengths, e.g. through an extensive range of training courses, a structured further education program and networking opportunities especially for doctoral students via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Students: women and doctoral students: fz-juelich.de/en/judocs Targeted offers for international employees: both through our International Advisory Service In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial team, we offer you a lot more: go.fzj.de/Benefits. The position is limited to three years. Compensation is carried out in a similar manner to the remuneration group 13 (75 %) of the public service collective agreement (TVöD-Bund) plus 60 % of a monthly salary as a special payment (“Christmas money”). Please see page 66 of the PDF-Downloads: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed. Information about the doctorate in the Forschungszentrum Jülich including the locations can be found here: fz-juelich.de/gp/Karriere_Docs. JOBV1_EN