Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

The Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg gives priority to applications from severely disabled candidates with equivalent qualifications. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

The hosting research team offers excellent conditions for carrying out computational work and modelling within a strong international network of partners from industry and academia. Candidates can expect an interdisciplinary, collegial and open-minded working atmosphere.

Homepage: https://applied.geo.uni-halle.de

Starting date: earliest possible, limited to 2 years, full-time employment, salary will be up to E 13 TV-L if the personal requirements are fulfilled. The workplace will be located in the city of Halle, Germany.

We are a young international team of geoscientists and engineers with a special interest in interdisciplinary research. The focus of the position is on simulation and in particular the real-time control of (renewable, geothermal, etc.) energy systems and heat storage. The core task is to develop a practical and efficient solution that is implemented in model-predictive control units in practice. The overarching goal is to enable more cost-effective and environmentally efficient use and storage of heat

Tasks:

• Development and application of computer-based methods for mathematical control and automatization of shallow geothermal systems
• Modelling/simulation of subsurface heat transport
• Cooperation with international partners for joint implementation and practical application
• Co-supervision of students
• Publication of high-quality scientific results

Requirements:

• Master or equivalent degree in a project-related field (e.g. environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, energy engineering, control theory, applied mathematics, physics)
• Excellent knowledge of control theory and application
• Very good skills in quantitative and computer-based simulation
• Knowledge and interest in theoretical aspects of flow and heat transport processes
• Fluent in English communication in writing and speaking. Knowledge of German is an advantage
• A clear drive to do interdisciplinary theoretical and applied science

All applications should include:

• Cover letter in English (or German) describing shortly your motivation for the project, research interests and relevant experience
• Complete curriculum vitae including contact details of at least two referees
• Digital copy of Master’s/Bachelor’s/Diploma degree certificates
  All documents should be submitted as one single pdf file.

Applicants with a degree that was not obtained at a German university must submit a certificate assessment for foreign university qualifications (Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications) from the Central Office for Foreign Education (https: //www.kmk.org/zab/central-office-for-foreign-education). This can be submitted later when invited for the interview.

Kindly send your application, quoting the reference number 5-13771/22-D to Prof. Peter Bayer (peter.bayer@geo.uni-halle.de). The submission deadline is 31 October 2024. Selected candidates may be invited to an interview already before this deadline. The position is offered with reservation of possible budgetary restrictions. Application portfolios will not be returned, application costs cannot be reimbursed.

Queries concerning the application process and project-related questions should be directed to the head of the research unit, Prof. Peter Bayer – https://applied.geo.uni-halle.de.