PhD position

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Jülich, Deutschland Forschungszentrum Jülich Vollzeit

Your Job:This PhD project focuses on modelling and simulating future gas grids, exploring transformation pathways, and developing cross-sectoral simulation frameworks to support informed decision-making. Your tasks in detail: Investigate the impacts of future transformation pathways on the operational security and resilience of gas and hydrogen infrastructures, considering hydrogen blending, pipeline repurposing, and Power-to-Gas technologies Evaluate and compare system operational behaviours under diverse policy and market scenarios (, hydrogen import strategies, regional demand developments) through scenario-based modelling Assess the interactions between gas, electricity, and heat sectors, focusing on operational flexibility, cross-sectoral dependencies, and potential bottlenecks Enhance and extend our simulation tools and models (GasNetSim) to meet evolving research requirements and support comprehensive system analyses Extend our simulation tool (GasNetSim) and grid models to fulfil research needs Disseminate your findings through scientific publications, conferences, and collaborations Supervise Bachelor’s and Master’s students and represent the institute in national and international research contextsYour Profile: Excellent Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, energy systems, computational engineering, or a related field Strong background in numerical methods and applied mathematics Proficient in programming (Python and C++) Fluent in written and spoken English; knowledge of German is an asset Strong analytical and independent working style Excellent teamwork and communication skills Our Offer:Join a diverse and supportive research group at one of Europe’s leading research centers, where you will work on cutting-edge energy system models developing solutions for Europe energy system decarbonization. You will have access world-class infrastructure (including the Jülich Supercomputing Centre), and develop skills to advance your future career in academia or industry. We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree: Pursue a PhD at RWTH Aachen University under the supervision of Prof. Benigni Access cutting-edge infrastructure, including the Jülich Supercomputing Centre Participate in projects, meetings, and international conferences 30 days of annual leave and flexible working arrangements, including partial remote work Strong support and mentoring for building a career in academia or industry Professional development through JuDocS, including training courses, networking, and structured continuing education ( ) Targeted services for international employees, through our International Advisory Service The position is for a fixed term of 3,5 years, where the first 6 months serve as orientation and probation period. Pay is in line with 13 (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“). The monthly salaries in euro can be found on the BMI website:



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