Phd Student - Villigen, Schweiz - Paul Scherrer Institut

Paul Scherrer Institut

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Villigen, Schweiz

vor 1 Woche

Geschrieben von:

Lena Schneider

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting‐edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post‐docs, post‐graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2200 people.

For our research on advanced analysis of integration of variable renewable energy technology in Switzerland we are looking for a
PhD Student*:

European Energy Infrastructure and Systems Modelling

Your tasks:

Performing cutting‐edge research related to the integration of variable renewable energy technology and new energy infrastructure in the European energy system
Scientific supervision of internships and Master thesis students
Coordinate model development tasks with project partners
Dissemination and communication of research results to diverse audiences, including in both academic and non‐academic literature and communities

Your profile:

Master degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, energy/environmental science, economics or computer engineering
Experience in integrated energy economic modelling, optimisation tools, preferably with high spatial resolution. Experience in solving these models/tools in High Performance Computing Clusters is an additional benefit
Experience in the use of languages for scientific programming (GAMS, Python, MATLAB etc.) for developing mathematical models and handling of their data and results
Solid knowledge about techno‐economic characteristics of existing and novel energy technologies and systems
Excellent writing, organisation and communication skills
Good publication track record
Excellent English language skills are essential. Knowledge of German language is an additional benefit

We offer:

Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration.

You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture.

If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on‐site infrastructure.

The employment contract will initially be limited to 1 year.

The PhD position will be connected to ETH Zürich as doctorate awarding organisation.

For further information, please contact Dr. Tom Kober, phone
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25 June 2023 (including addresses of referees) for the position as a PhD Student (index no. 4502‐03).

Paul Scherrer Institut, Human Resources Management, Serdal Varol, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland