Bachelor Thesis - The Status of Alkaline and PEM Electrolysis: A Techno-economic Review

Your Job:

Hydrogen is seen worldwide as a crucial building block for the transformation towards a sustainable and greenhouse gas-neutral energy system. Electrolysis is the best known and most relevant option for sustainable and efficient production of hydrogen. In addition to alkaline electrolysis, which has been commercially available for a long time, current research is focusing on PEM (polymer electrolyte membrane) electrolysis.
As part of your bachelor’s thesis, you will research and compare the current and projected techno-economic parameters of AEL and PEM electrolysis. Therefore, you will examine the scientific literature as well as manufacturer data and develop a harmonization approach to enable a comparison of the researched data.
Your tasks include:

• Familiarization with AEL and PEM electrolysis
  
• Identifying and researching the relevant techno-economic parameters
  
• Development of a harmonization methodology for the extracted data
  
• Comparison and visualization of the reviewed data

Your Profile:

You are studying engineering, industrial engineering, energy technology, physics or a comparable course of study.
You are also characterized by:

• An interest in the challenges of the energy transition and its economic consequences
  
• An interest in electrolyzers and a basic understanding of how they work
  
• A high degree of independence and motivation as well as the ability to analyze and implement complex issues
  
• Ideally first experiences in data analysis and visualization
  
• Very good knowledge of German or English

Our Offer:

We work on cutting-edge innovative topics and offer you the opportunity to actively shape change! With us, you will have the opportunity to build up a deep knowledge of relevant future technologies in what is perhaps the most relevant topic of our century for society as a whole: the energy transition. We support your work and your career through:

• An interesting and socially relevant topic for your thesis with a forward-looking theme
  
• Highly motivated, international working group in one of the largest research centers in Europe
  
• Intensive supervision at a flexible workplace (100% home office possible)
  
• Excellent scientific equipment and the latest technology
  
• Flexible working hours and adequate remuneration
  

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: https://go.fzj.de/benefits

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.