Energy Engineer for Modelling Renewable Energy Technologies, Trento, Italy

FBK is a private research institution based in Trento (Italy) and operating in different scientific fields and disciplines. As such, it has the role of keeping the Autonomous Province of Trento within the mainstream of international research. FBK is made up of seven research centres, whose activities and production are available at http://www.fbk.eu/research-centers.

Workplace

The scientific activities of “ARES” unit are focused on developing new energy systems and technologies based on renewable sources, for multi energy generation, particularly for distributed energy applications and flexible energy systems. The main fields of research are: concentrated solar power, hydrogen storage and fuel cells and redox flow batteries.

FBK is one of the most well-known research stakeholders at the European level in small-scale concentrated solar power. It is full member of the European Energy Research Alliance. At the same level in the topic of hydrogen storage technologies, where at EU level is leading member of research grouping HYDROGEN EUROPE within the FCH JU.

Job Description

The position offered concerns the study and validation of renewable energy systems supported by design and modelling tools and test trials. The candidate will provide support to ARES in both European and local projects mainly related to renewable energy technologies, storages and other flexible energy solution for the decarbonization target.

The activities of the successful candidate will focus on:

• Designing, modelling and engineering of energy components and systems in the sector of electrolysers, fuel cells and redox flow batteries;
• Engineering and development of test benches for the characterization of the specific technologies in a laboratory environment to execute test trials;
• Experimental testing of materials and cells used in electrochemical devices, in particular fuel cells, electrolysers (AEM, SOE) and redox flow batteries;
• Specific support to projects MOSCA, SWITCH, COMESTO e CH2P.

The ideal candidates should have:

• MSc in Mechanical, Energy, Chemical or other Engineering with focus on Energy competences;
• Know-how on energy systems and renewable energy technologies;
• Experience with technologies in one or more of the following sectors: solar thermal, electrochemical devices (batteries, fuel cells and electrolysers);
• Experience in performing dynamic simulations of energy systems using self-developed, opensource or commercial tools (e.g., Dymola, OpenModelica, Matlab);
• Experience with computational tools for heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and multiphysics analyses (e.g., COMSOL Multiphysics, Ansys Multiphysics, Ansys Fluent/CFX, OpenFOAM);
• Skills in programming (C++, python, Matlab) and some experience in the development of applications or libraries for modelling physical systems;
• Ability to support the experimental validation of components and/or prototypes in laboratories or pilot-sites;
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment, with a strong commitment to achieve assigned objectives;
• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks/projects at one time;
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English;
• Skills in problem solving;
• Good communication and relational skills;
• Self-motivation and result orientation;
• Ability to write technical reports and scientific papers.

Employment

Type of contract: Fixed Term Contract

Gross annual salary: about 34.300 €

Working hours: full time

Start date: preferably by 1st April 2020

End date: 31st March 2021

Workplace: Povo - Trento

Benefits: flexi-time, company subsidized cafeteria or meal vouchers, internal car park, welcome office support for visa formalities, accommodation, social security, etc., reductions on bank account opening fees, public transportation, sport, language course fees.

More info at https://www.welfarefbk.info/

Application

Candidates must submit their application trough the online form at https://hr.fbk.eu/en/jobs. Please make sure to enclose the following documents with your application (pdf format):

• Detailed CV
• Cover Letter (explaining your motivation for this specific position)
• At least 2 professional references (e-mails and/or phone numbers)

For further information, please contact the Human Resources Services at [email protected]

Application deadline is 25th March 2020.

Please read our Regulations on the recruitment and selection of fixed-term personnel (effective from October 15, 2018) before completing your application.

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