PhD Position – Energy Transition: A PhD position is available in the area of sustainable resource supply for the energy transition, focusing on the critical raw materials essential for technology such as batteries, wind turbines, and hydrogen systems. This research aims to explore sustainable and resilient material supply chains, particularly through the lens of a circular economy.
PhD Position – Resources of the Energy Transition
Designation
PhD Candidate
Research Area
- Resource Management
- Energy Transition
- Circular Economy
- Material Flow Modeling
- Economic Geology
Location
Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification
- Very good grades in a Master’s degree in geosciences, resource management, energy technology, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, physics, or related fields.
- Basic knowledge in economic geology, resource management, energy system analysis, or similar fields.
- Initial experience in optimization or statistics is preferred.
- Familiarity with an object-oriented programming language (e.g., Python, Matlab) and MS Office.
- Analytical and structural thinking capabilities.
- Interest in analyzing resource use, energy systems, and future technologies.
- Enjoyment of modeling.
- Fluent in written and spoken English; knowledge of German is an advantage.
Job Description
The doctoral work will investigate how to ensure sustainable and resilient material supply for the energy transition. Key tasks include:
- Familiarization with global material flow modeling and raw material supply.
- Analysis of global raw material flows, focusing on mining, processing, distribution, and recyclability of critical materials.
- Research on resources and reserves of specific critical materials, including novel extraction methods.
- Evaluation of recycling processes and their influence on material systems.
- Modeling the impact of materials supply and circular economy on the transformation of energy systems.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply through the application portal provided on the Forschungszentrum Jülich website. Please refer to the FAQs and application guidelines for detailed instructions. Be mindful that applications are not accepted via email.
Last Date for Apply
Applications will be accepted until the position is successfully filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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