Research Assistant - Development of Digital Tools for the Energy Transition in Urban Areas (m/f/d)

Supplier: Chair of Building and Air Conditioning Technology At the RWTH Aachen University of Applied Sciences, we are engaged in sustainable solutions for the energy transition. The energy transition in urban space is one of the biggest challenges of our time, as the different energy sectors (heat, cold, electricity and mobility) have to be connected with increasing penetration of renewable energy sources into a robust and efficient overall system. In order to efficiently shape this transformation process, the development and use of digital tools is necessary, which we develop. This also includes innovative methods with which heat networks and buildings can be operated hydraulically optimized. Thus, temperature levels can be reduced, flexibility exploited and, as a result, facilitate the integration of renewable energies. In addition to the technical aspects, we offer an open communicative and innovative working atmosphere in highly motivated teams with modernly equipped jobs. The exchange with over 60 academic staff at the chair offers an excellent starting point for excellent research. Use our website for information: http://www.ebc.eonerc.rwth-aachen.de The RWTH is certified as a family-friendly university. RWTH offers a variety of health, counselling and prevention services (e.g. university sports) as part of a university health management. There is a wide range of training and the possibility of obtaining a job ticket for employees and civil servants.

Your duties As part of the job, you will work in the Urban Energy Systems research team to develop methods and tools for the efficient design and operation of complex energy systems in districts, industry and data centers. Our work ranges from the design of complex systems to the optimization of the operation, to the validation of test stands or in real laboratories. One of your main tasks will be cooperation in the publicly funded project OptiFlow, in which process for hydraulic optimization of district heating networks and buildings is developed and tested. The aim is to reduce reflux temperatures, increase temperature spreads and thus increase energy efficiency and the share of renewable energy in heat networks. Methods from the fields of thermo-hydraulic simulation, mathematical optimization, artificial intelligence and cloud-based data infrastructure are used and combined into digital tools to support the planning and operation of complex energy systems. The project is handled in close cooperation with industrial partners. You are dealing with: Development of robust simulation models for the analysis of urban energy systems Evaluation, validation and interpretation of simulation results Scientific support for real implementation projects and support in the commissioning of energy systems Development of software-based tools to accelerate the energy transition You contribute to the continuous development of software tools, simulation methods and model libraries present at the chair and in industrial research and development. You work with content related project applications and present your research results at national and international conferences and in journals. The support of courses and student work completes your field of activity.

We look forward to receiving applications that meet the following profile: You have a successfully completed university degree (master or comparable) in the fields of energy technology, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, building technology, civil engineering or similar. You bring enthusiasm and commitment to the interface between sustainable energy technology and digital tools. Their interests lie in the area of analysis and the design of complex energy systems. You possess enthusiasm, good understanding and understanding of methods in the fields of modeling, simulation, optimization and artificial intelligence. Ideally, you already bring previous knowledge in the modeling of energy systems and programming in a higher programming language, especially python and Modelica. Very good knowledge of English and German in word and writing are required. You take responsibility for your self-organization and your work results. In addition to expertise in these areas, we are particularly important for your enthusiasm for sustainable energy systems, your willingness to learn and your interest in the development of intelligent, sustainable solutions.

The employment is in the employment relationship. The place shall be occupied at the next possible time and shall be limited to 1 year. An extension of at least 2 years is envisaged. The temporary employment is carried out within the framework of the time-limits of the science-time contract law. It is a full-time job. There is a doctoral opportunity. The grouping depends on the TV-L. The place is rated with EG 13 TV-L. The job description is aimed at all sexes. We want to promote the careers of women at RWTH Aachen University and are therefore looking forward to applicants. Women are preferably taken into account in the case of equal suitability, competence and professional performance, provided You are underrepresented in the organisational unit and, if not in the person of a competitor, outweigh the reasons. Applications for suitable people with difficulty are expressly desired. For the purposes of equal treatment, we ask you to waive an application photo. At https://www.rwth-aachen.de/bewerb/dsgvo-information you will find information on the collection of personal data pursuant to Articles 13 and 14 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). .