The aim of your work is to identify and compare available data sources on cross-sectoral material flows and critical raw material demand, evaluate their suitability for energy system modeling, and demonstrate their application in exemplary analyses. The focus lies on methodological consistency, coverage of relevant sectors (e.g., industry, energy, mobility), and usability for model-based analyses in the context of the energy transition. For this purpose, you will develop a combined data basis from the most suitable sources (e.g., Exiobase, MFA studies, etc.) and carry out exemplary calculations of cross-sectoral raw material demand. Your analysis will be conducted using the institute’s in-house energy system framework FINE: https://github.com/FZJ-IEK3-VSA/FINE . Specifically, you will work on the following tasks:
- Research, comparison, and evaluation of several cross-sectoral material flow data sources (e.g., Exiobase, material flow analyses, input-output tables) with regard to data quality, methodological foundations, and model compatibility
- Identification of consistent and combinable datasets for capturing critical raw materials such as lithium, nickel, and rare earths in relevant sectors
- Development and evaluation of strategies for efficient resource use and modeling of alternative pathways to address material constraints in support of a robust and sustainable energy transition
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Benefits
- MEANINGFUL TASKS: Your thesis deals with a future-oriented, socially relevant topic with direct practical relevance in an international environment
- PRACTICAL RELEVANCE: With us, you will gain valuable practical experience alongside your studies and actively participate in interdisciplinary projects
- SCIENTIFIC ENVIRONMENT: You can expect excellent scientific equipment, modern technologies, and qualified support from experienced colleagues
- PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY: You organize your tasks independently—from preparation to implementation
- ONBOARDING & TEAMWORK: You can look forward to working in a dedicated, international, and collegial team. It is important to us that you quickly settle into the team and are given structured training for your tasks. We also support you from the very beginning and make your start easier with our Welcome Days and Welcome Guide: https://go.fzj.de/welcome
- WORK-LIFE BALANCE: We offer flexible working hours to help you balance your professional and personal life. You also have the option of flexible working (in terms of location), which is generally possible after consultation and in line with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments
- FLEXIBILITY: Flexible working hours make it easier for you to balance work and study
- FAIR REMUNERATION: We will pay you a reasonable remuneration for your thesis
- FIXED-TERM: The position is initially for a fixed term of 6 months
Requirements
- Very good academic records in your master studies in the field of energy technologies, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, physics, or a comparable field
- Basic knowledge in the fields of energy system analysis, renewable energy systems or thermodynamics or comparable
- First experience in optimization or statistics is advantageous
- Knowledge of an object-oriented programming language (e.g., Python, Matlab) and MS Office
- Analytical and structural thinking
- Interest in energy system analysis and future technologies
- Fluent language skills in written and spoken English or German
Application Deadline
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