Predoctoral Researcher position to work on planning for the deployment of hydrogen systems


IMDEA Energy Institute is a María de Maeztu Center of Excellence whose objective is to develop R&D activities in the fields of renewable energies and clean energy technologies by establishing strong links with leading companies in the energy sector. (www.energy.imdea.org).

Description

IMDEA Energy is opening a Predoctoral Position for the Systems Analysis Unit to work on planning for the deployment of hydrogen systems in Spain.

  • Tasks Description:

The new researcher will join the research team of the project DESHEO aimed at establishing the deployment plan of hydrogen technologies in Spain. The new researcher will be I charge of:

-     Review of current and future techno-economic data on hydrogen energy systems and subsequent development of a specific techno-economic database, with a focus on hydrogen production technologies.

- Regional modelling, planning and roadmapping of the deployment of hydrogen production technologies, with a focus on Spain and renewable hydrogen.

- Collaboration in the development of enlarged planning strategies for hydrogen deployment by addressing current and future hydrogen demand and infrastructure.

- Dissemination and publication of research results in international scientific journals and conferences.

Requirements

Compulsory Requirements: 

  • BSc in Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalen
  • MSc in Economy, Energy Economics, Energy Policy, Energy Planning or related areas. 

Merits to be value:

  • Knowledge of energy planning tools and geographical information systems.
  • Knowledge of fuel cells and hydrogen systems.
  • Participation in similar projects
  • Publications related to this research topic
  • Oral and written english skills.
Selection Criteria
  • Adequacy of the candidate´s training to the requested profile
  • Work experience related to the profile of the job position.
  • Knowledge of English

 

 

 

Conditions

Remuneration: Between 19.000€ – 22.000€ per year, depending upon qualification and expertise.

Duration: One year with annual renewals depending on performance.

Workplace

IMDEA Energía, Móstoles, Madrid

Documents

Final decisions will be personally communicated by e-mail to all candidates.

 

Equal opportunities are guaranteed in the selection process, without any forms of discrimination. Female  applicants are encouraged to apply to favor parity in employment.
IMDEA Energy commitment is to guarantee equality in measures to balance personal, family and working life and to promote gender equality.