The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is offering a Master thesis position focused on advancing thermochemical solar fuel production. You will develop a simulation-based optimization framework for redox receiver structures, contributing directly to more efficient renewable energy systems.
What You'll Do
- Conduct a structured analysis of the state of research, creating an overview of concepts and identifying structural limitations.
- Derive central relationships between structure, radiation, heat transfer, reaction kinetics, and thermomechanics.
- Develop a multiphysics modeling concept for structure optimization.
- Create schematic model structures and calculation examples.
- Optimize a parameterized design for redox structures.
- Elaborate detailed dependencies between different design and performance parameters.
What We're Looking For
- A Master's degree in mechanical engineering, process engineering, materials science, energy technology, physics, computational engineering or a related field.
- A strong interest in thermochemical energy systems, structural design, and additive manufacturing.
- A basic understanding of heat and mass transfer, reaction kinetics, and mechanical material behavior.
- Experience with modeling and numerical simulation tools like COMSOL, ANSYS, or Python.
- A structured, analytical way of working and a keen interest in systematic concept development.
- A high degree of independence and strong initiative.
- Good communication skills and very good written and spoken English.
Technical Stack
- COMSOL
- ANSYS
- Python
Team & Environment
You will work within an interdisciplinary team, collaborating with experts across different scientific and engineering fields.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation according to qualification and task assignment, up to pay group 5 TVöD.
The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is an equal opportunity employer.
