Postdoc to model and optimise energy systems with emphasis on hydrogen-based solutions. Key tasks: develop optimisation models, forecast scenarios, and publish results. Requires a PhD in operations research or related field with strong modelling skills.
Omschrijving
Postdoctoral Researcher focusing on energy systems modelling and optimization, with emphasis on hydrogen-based systems and energy systems logistics. The role involves developing and solving optimisation models, forecasting scenarios, and communicating results to stakeholders and the research community. The position contributes to European Commission and national projects.
Functie eisen
- PhD in operations research, industrial engineering, or a related field, with a strong background in mathematical modelling and optimisation (completed or near completion).
- Experience with energy-related projects or strong motivation to learn and apply energy systems modelling and optimisation.
- Ambition to publish in leading scientific journals in the energy field.
- Excellent communication and writing skills in English.
- Independent and creative thinker.
Taken
- Analyze past energy consumption patterns and forecast future regional energy scenarios for hydrogen.
- Develop and solve energy optimisation models fed by scenario analyses.
- Identify factors influencing the energy transition and assess potential risks.
- Create comprehensive roadmaps for an affordable shift to low-carbon, hydrogen-based energy solutions.
- Examine the hydrogen ecosystem to pinpoint business opportunities, risks, and investment needs.
- Present research findings at meetings and workshops and prepare quarterly progress reports.
- Publish papers in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences.
- Work on projects funded by the European Commission and national research councils focused on energy systems logistics.
Werkomstandigheden
- 232 vacation hours per year (based on a 38-hour workweek).
- Mogelijkheid om meer of minder uren te werken in ruil voor meer of minder vrije uren.
- Eindejaarsuitkering en vakantietoeslag (respectievelijk 8,3% en 8%).
- Uitgebreide mogelijkheden voor persoonlijke en professionele ontwikkeling.
- Tijdelijke fulltime (1.0 FTE) aanstelling voor twee jaar; de initiële aanstelling is voor één jaar en wordt bij een positieve beoordeling verlengd.
Beschrijving van de organisatie
The University of Groningen is an open academic community where interdisciplinary research and collaboration with businesses, government, and society are prioritised. The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) is an informal, personal, and international academic environment with about 7,000 students and 700 staff, holding EQUIS and AACSB accreditations. The role is based in the Department of Operations, affiliated with the Energy Transition and Climate Change research theme, and the team participates in various projects addressing the energy transition.