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Would you like to be involved in creating innovative solutions supporting the transition to low-carbon, reliable and cost-efficient energy systems? Are you fascinated by applied research, science and technology?
Then EIFER is the right place for you! We are looking for curious minds to join us, who are always eager to learn and create something new together. Connecting research and industry for innovation, the German-French research institute EIFER offers you an inspiring and interdisciplinary work environment.
At EIFER, you can be sure to find a supportive atmosphere and a healthy work-life balance in a thriving international community whether you wish to work as a member of our scientific staff or in the technical-administrative field.
Open Positions
Jobs
Are you interested in Territorial Energy Modelling? – Become a member of the EIFER-team!
The European Institute for Energy Research EDF-KIT EWIV (EIFER) is looking for a
Research engineer in the field of Territorial Energy Modelling
who will integrate the research group Climate Neutral Communities. The work is embedded in large, international research projects of the EDF group as well as public funded projects. The position is based in Karlsruhe with a duration of initially 2 years starting as soon as possible. The salary is based on qualifications and experience according to TV-L (100%).
The European Institute for Energy Research was founded by EDF and the KIT in 2002 aiming at enhancing collaboration through projects applied to industrial issues and utilities’ needs. With its applied research orientation EIFER has been bridging the gap between science and industry for more than 20 years. In the context of the European energy transition, EIFER provides research-based innovative energy solutions for a sustainable future.
What you can expect
- Joining the team working on energy modelling in Climate Neutral Communities group
- Co-developing scientific knowledge on energy decarbonization on territories
- Contributing to the ongoing research program by realizing studies but also shaping future research activities by engaging with clients to understand their key Challenges and needs, and contributing to calls for public funded projects
- External presentation of activities and conference contributions
- Autonomy in organizing your own work while being part of a team and having collaborative work
What we expect
Qualification
- Master’s degree or PhD in multi energy system modelling
- Generalist engineering degree
Desired profile
- Knowledge in modelling of multi energy system: Anylogic will be appreciated
- Comfortable with programming languages: Python, KNIME etc.
- Knowledge in the field of electric mobility: technology and policy
- Understanding of how local energetic systems work
- Curiosity and interest in sharing knowledge
- Professional experience as modeler is appreciated
Competences and skills
- Ability to work fluently in French and English (written and spoken), German is an asset
- Ability to communicate with pedagogy and rigor, both orally and in written
- Ability to work in a multicultural team, enthusiasm, reliability and independent working style
- Ability to understand the needs of the clients and provide reactive studies
What we offer
- An international environment as well as a pleasant and open working atmosphere
- Access to research infrastructure of KIT and EDF
- Flexible working hours and part-time mobile work
Key facts
- Duration: the position is initially limited to 2 years
- Starting date: January 2024
- Regular work location: EIFER, Emmy-Noether-Str. 11, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
- The salary is based on qualification and experience according to the public tariff system TV-L.
Contact
If you want to join our institute, please forward your electronic application (cover letter + curriculum vitae + certificates) with one single PDF of max. 5MB to jobs@eifer.org by November 15, 2023. Please refer to the offer number 23J020.
To learn more about EIFER, please visit our website at: http://www.eifer.org.
For additional information concerning the work, please contact Grégory Savidand (gregory.savidand@eifer.org).
Are you eager to develop and apply methods for assessing the effects that energy projects and infrastructure have on local environment and society?
Become a member of the EIFER team!
The European Institute for Energy Research EDF-KIT EWIV (EIFER) is looking for a
Research fellow (m/f/d) in the field of Hydrogen Engineering & Innovation
who will integrate the Research Group “Low Carbon Hydrogen Systems”. The work is embedded in large, international research projects of the EDF group as well as public funded projects. The position is based in Karlsruhe with a duration of initially 2 years starting as soon as possible. The salary is based on qualifications and experience according to TV-L (100%).
The European Institute for Energy Research was founded by EDF and the KIT in 2002 aiming at enhancing collaboration through projects applied to industrial issues and utilities’ needs. With its applied research orientation EIFER has been bridging the gap between science and industry for more than 20 years. In the context of the European energy transition, EIFER provides research-based innovative energy solutions for a sustainable future.
What you can expect
- Contributing to experimental work in the laboratory at cell and stack level with electrochemical performance and degradation evaluation
- Analyzing the degradation mechanisms principle of cell /stack by different methods of characterization: on-line impedance spectroscopy, microscopy observations, X-ray diffraction and other more innovative techniques
- Developing and managing project proposals, both for industrial stakeholders and in the framework of public funded calls
- Presenting your activities in industrial and scientific circles
- Direct exchanges with our members, representatives and partners
What we expect
- Master or engineering’s degree
- Experience in processing research or industrial projects
- Experience with experimental work in hydrogen systems, in particular high temperature technology with solid oxide cells, and related Material science of Energy
- A very good level in English and French (both written and spoken) is mandatory and a good level in German is an asset
- Knowledge and knowhow in material characterization with classical techniques
- Skills for implementation & improvement of testing equipment (issues are here e.g. cell housings, evaporation systems, data acquisition and testing installations, implementation & optimization of impedance spectroscopy on different testing installations)
- Ability to communicate and work in a multicultural team, enthusiasm, reliability and independent working style
What we offer
- An international and multi-disciplinary environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere
- Autonomy in organizing own work and cross-team project work
- Flexible working conditions with possibility of part-time mobile office
- Diffusion of scientific results through international journals and presentation on conferences
- Direct discussion with industrial representatives of our members or partners
Key facts
- Duration: the position is initially limited to 2 years
- Starting date: as soon as possible
- Regular work location: EIFER, Emmy-Noether-Str. 11, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
- The salary is based on qualification and experience according to the public tariff system TV-L
Contact
If you want to join our institute, please forward your electronic application (cover letter + curriculum vitae + certificates) with one single PDF of max. 5MB to jobs@eifer.org by November 15th, 2023. Please refer to the offer number 23J015.
To learn more about EIFER, please visit our website at: http://www.eifer.org.
For additional information concerning the work, please contact: Mathieu MARRONY (mathieu.marrony@eifer.org)
Student Jobs / Trainees / Internships
Are you interested in working on Participatory Stakeholder Dialogue?
The European Institute for Energy Research EDF-KIT EWIV (EIFER) is looking for a
Trainee (f/m/d) in the research group “Energy Transition, Markets, Environment”
The student will work on a participatory method called Serious Game. This type of game with its educational target is being used more and more frequently inside of companies and as a tool in stakeholder dialogue, for example in the context of the revitalization of a former industrial area or the just distribution of rarefied resources, such as water. A possible application could take the form of a climate fresk.
The main focus of the work lies on identifying, selecting, adapting and applying relevant Serious Games to a business context with regional stakeholders. The proposed work includes the adaptation of an existing Serious Game to an existing territorial project followed by the organization of a Serious Game event. The internship would ideally lead to the roll out and animation of the Serious Game. The proposed internship can be part of a Master Thesis.
The European Institute for Energy Research was founded by EDF and the KIT in 2002 aiming at enhancing collaboration through joint projects applied to industrial issues and utilities’ needs. With its applied research orientation EIFER is bridging the gap between science and industry for more than 20 years. In the context of the European energy transition, EIFER provides research-based innovative energy solutions for the sustainable development of cities and communities, economic activities, and territories.
The assigned tasks involve
- Organization, animation and evaluation of a serious game event
- Identification of relevant case studies and applications
- Meetings and discussions to adapt the serious game to a use case
- Presentation of intermediate results
- Preparation of documentation (report, presentation etc.)
Required qualifications / skills / interests
The position is aiming to Master-students in Social Sciences.
The applicant must be enrolled at a university during the whole time of the training.
- Professional presentation skills
- Working proficiency in French and English (the institute’s official working language).
- Rigor and respect of the requirements in terms of quality and deadlines
- Interest in stakeholder dialogue and participatory approaches
What you can expect
- A stimulating, multicultural and multidisciplinary environment
- An institute at the intersection between academic research and one of the largest energy utilities in Europe
- If the opportunity arises: participation to conferences, involvement in scientific publications
Conditions
- Duration: 6 months
- Starting date: March 2023
- Location: EIfER, Emmy-Noether-Str. 11, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
- Working hours: 39.5 hours per week
- Monthly compensation: 520 € for a compulsory internship
Contact
If you want to join a highly motivated research group, please forward your electronic application with one single pdf of max. 5MB including all relevant information (curriculum vitae and cover letter) to jobs@eifer.org. Please refer to the offer number 23J023.
For additional information concerning the work please contact: Kristin Limbach (kristin.limbach@eifer.org).
Interessieren Sie sich für Geotechnologien?
Das Europäische Institut für Energieforschung EDF-KIT EWIV (EIFER) sucht eine
Studentische Hilfskraft (f/m/d)
für die Forschungsgruppe “Local Multi-Energy Systems“
Das Europäische Institut für Energieforschung (EIFER) ist eine interdisziplinäre internationale Forschungseinrichtung des KIT und der Electricité de France. Rund 100 Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler erarbeiten im Kontext der europäischen Energiewende innovative interdisziplinäre Energielösungen zur nachhaltigen Entwicklung von Städten, Gemeinden und Industrie. Für das Geo-Team suchen wir eine studentische Hilfskraft zur Unterstützung bei der Projektbearbeitung im Bereich Geotechnologien.
Ihre Aufgaben
• Literatur- und Datenrecherche
• Zuarbeit bei der Berichtserstellung
• Unterstützung bei Laborversuchen und Geländeeinsätzen
• GIS Arbeiten
Ihr Profil/erforderliche Qualifikation
Die Ausschreibung richtet sich an Studierende der angewandten Geowissenschaften:
• Bevorzugt Masterstudent, bei Eignung auch Bachelorstudent
• MS Office, GIS wünschenswert
• Sprachen: Deutsch, Englisch
• Interesse am Forschungsfeld Geotechnologien (Geothermie, Speichertechnologien)
• Führerschein Klasse B
• Bereitschaft nach Bedarf flexibel eingesetzt zu werden, z.B. auch für körperlich fordernde Geländeeinsätze
• Teamfähigkeit und ergebnisorientiertes selbständiges Arbeiten
Wir bieten
• Ein multikulturelles und multidisziplinäres Umfeld
• Ein Institut an der Schnittstelle zwischen akademischer Forschung und einem der größten Energieversorgungsunternehmen in Europa
• Interdisziplinäres Arbeitsumfeld
• Mobiles Arbeiten und flexible Arbeitszeiten
Unser Angebot
• Dauer: 6 Monate
• Start: ab sofort
• Arbeitsort: EIfER, Emmy-Noether-Str. 11, 76131 Karlsruhe, Deutschland und KIT Institut für angewandte Geowissenschaften, Adenauerring 20 b, 76131 Karlsruhe
• Vergütung: 530 €-Basis, Stundensatz und Stundenanzahl in Abhängigkeit vom Ausbildungsniveau
Kontakt
Wenn Sie in einer hochmotivierten Forschungsgruppe mitarbeiten möchten, senden Sie bitte Ihre elektronische Bewerbung mit einer einzigen pdf-Datei von max. 5MB mit allen relevanten Informationen (Zeugnisse, Lebenslauf und Anschreiben) an jobs@eifer.org. Bitte beziehen Sie sich auf die Angebotsnummer 23J013.
Für weitere Informationen wenden Sie sich bitte an:
Olaf Ukelis
olaf.ukelis@eifer.org
EIFER (European Institute for Energy Research) was established in 2001 as collaboration between the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Electricité de France (EDF). Today EIFER has an international team of more than 100 researchers. The hydrogen team is currently looking for a student in the scope of a prospective study related to hydrogen prospective markets.
Internship proposal: Development of a business model for hydrogen vehicles for maritime applications
The main objective of the internship is to perform a market analysis on the most promising technologies for using hydrogen and/or e-fuels for maritime application.
Once identified the most suitable application a potential business case will be identified. A local analysis to better understand the ecosystem and the hydrogen players of the area will be carried on. With the help of a tool that will be developed during the internship/master thesis, a final assessment will be done, to evaluate the economic and technical feasibility of the identified business model.
The assigned tasks involve
- Hydrogen market analysis, with focus on hydrogen applications in the maritime sector
- Identification and deeper analysis on the different technological solutions that hydrogen can offer in the maritime sector to decarbonize it
- Identification of hotspot areas where a business case could be developed
- Identification of the hydrogen players and assessment of the ecosystem in the area where it is intended to develop the business case
- Development of a tool able to calculate various key performance indicators such as hydrogen cost, CO2 emissions abatement etc.
- Development of a business model for the identified case study and assessment of the economic and technical feasibility
Required qualifications/skills/interests
The position is aimed at students in technical/economics sciences with engineering background who have
- Interest in the field of energy and environment
- Proficiency in energy market analysis, with basic knowledges on hydrogen applications
- Advanced knowledge in mechanical/maritime technologies is an added value
- Fluency in English
- Ability to work autonomously and with spirit of initiative
What you can expect
- A stimulating, multicultural and multidisciplinary environment
- An institute at the intersection between academic research and one of the largest energy utilities in Europe
- If the opportunity arises: participation in conferences, involvement in scientific publications
Conditions
- Duration: 6 months
- Starting date: as soon as possible
- Location: EIFER, Emmy-Noether-Str. 11, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
- Working hours: 39.5 hours per week
- Monthly compensation: 520 € gross (for compulsory internships)
Contact
If you want to join a highly motivated research group, please forward your electronic application with one single pdf of max. 5MB including all relevant information (curriculum vitae and cover letter) to jobs@eifer.org. Please refer to the offer number 23J011.
For additional information concerning the work please contact:
Renato Luise, luise@eifer.org
Interessieren Sie sich für Wissenschaftskommunikation?
Das Europäische Institut für Energieforschung EDF-KIT EWIV (EIFER) sucht eine
Studentische Hilfskraft (w/m/d)
für die Forschungsgruppe “Climate neutral communities”.
Das Europäische Institut für Energieforschung (EIFER) ist eine interdisziplinäre internationale Forschungseinrichtung des KIT und der Electricité de France. Rund 100 Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler erarbeiten im Kontext der europäischen Energiewende innovative interdisziplinäre Energielösungen zur nachhaltigen Entwicklung von Städten, Gemeinden und Industrie. Im Rahmen des Forschungsprojekts KoOpRegioN suchen wir eine studentische Hilfskraft zur Unterstützung bei der Aufarbeitung, Kommunikation und Pflege von Projektergebnissen.
Ihre Aufgaben
- Struktureller Aufbau und grafische Ausgestaltung einer Informationsplattform (WordPress Webhosting / Homepage-Baukasten)
- Zielgruppenorientierte Aufarbeitung und Verlinkung von Texten zu Projektergebnissen und Veranstaltungen
- Pflege und Aktualisierung themenspezifischer Inhalte sowie Social Media Links
- Mitwirkung bei der Einholung von Zielgruppen-Feedbacks (z.B. Kurzumfragen)
Ihr Profil/erforderliche Qualifikation
Die Ausschreibung richtet sich an Studierende in Kommunikationswissenschaften, Medien & Design (u.a.) mit Immatrikulation an einer staatlich anerkannten Hochschule.
- Grundkenntnisse in der Wissenschaftskommunikation
- MS Office, HTML Kenntnisse vorteilhaft
- Gute schriftliche Ausdrucksfähigkeit in Deutsch
- Erfahrung mit und/oder Interesse an der Erstellung/Pflege von Webseiten
- Interesse am Forschungsfeld Raumentwicklung und nachhaltiges Flächenmanagement
- Teamfähigkeit und ergebnisorientiertes selbständiges Arbeiten
Wir bieten
- Ein multikulturelles und multidisziplinäres Umfeld
- Ein Institut an der Schnittstelle zwischen akademischer Forschung und einem der größten Energieversorgungsunternehmen in Europa
- Anwendungsfeld Wissenschaftskommunikation in einem öffentlichen Forschungsprojekt
- Forschungskontext nachhaltige Raumentwicklung- und nutzung
- Möglichkeit zur Anfertigung von Studien- und Abschlussarbeiten
- Interdisziplinäres Arbeitsumfeld
- Mobiles Arbeiten und flexible Arbeitszeiten
Unser Angebot
- Dauer: 3-6 Monate
- Start: ab sofort
- Arbeitsort: EIfER, Emmy-Noether-Str. 11, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
- Vergütung: 530 € – Basis, Stundensatz und Stundenanzahl in Abhängigkeit vom Ausbildungsniveau
Kontakt
Wenn Sie in einer hochmotivierten Forschungsgruppe mitarbeiten möchten, sen-den Sie bitte Ihre elektronische Bewerbung mit einer einzigen pdf-Datei von max. 5MB mit allen relevanten Informationen (Zeugnisse, Lebenslauf und Anschreiben) an jobs@eifer.org. Bitte beziehen Sie sich auf die Angebotsnummer 23J010.
Für weitere Informationen wenden Sie sich bitte an:
Martina Leucht
martina.leucht@eifer.org
Are you interested in working on data management of power market data?
The European Institute for Energy Research EDF-KIT EWIV (EIFER) is looking for a
Student assistant (f/m/d)
in the research group “Energy Transition, Markets, Environment”.
The team “Policy Analysis and Energy Market Studies” heavily relies on clean data to perform data analysis for its research and consulting activities. These data must be extracted from different sources, cleaned and stored in order for it to be useful for the team. To this end, a Python package is being developed. Furthermore, to further valorise this effort, we aim at providing institute-wide access through a data catalog and visualization of data on energy markets.
The European Institute for Energy Research was founded by EDF and the KIT in 2002 aiming at enhancing collaboration through joint projects applied to industrial issues and utilities’ needs. With its applied research orientation EIFER is bridging the gap between science and industry for more than 20 years. In the context of the European energy transition, EIFER provides research-based innovative energy solutions for the sustainable development of cities and communities, economic activities, and territories.
The assigned tasks involve
- Further development of a Python package managing data extraction, cleaning and storage tasks
- Working on the integration of a data catalog into internal knowledge management system
- Working on new functionalities such as the connection to visualisation tools (e.g. Dash, PowerBI)
Required qualifications / skills / interests
The position is aimed at Master-students in engineering and computer science
- Very good English language skills. German language is a plus
- Interest in the power system and power markets
- Familiar with Python and SQL concepts
- Basic knowledge on front-end development: Javascript, HTML, CSS
- Knowledge on Django and Vue frameworks is a plus
What you can expect
- A stimulating, multicultural and multidisciplinary environment
- An institute at the intersection between academic research and one of the largest energy utilities in Europe
- If the opportunity arises: participation to conferences, involvement in scientific publications
Conditions
- Duration: 6 months (possibility for extension)
- Starting date: As soon as possible
- Location: EIFER, Emmy-Noether-Str. 11, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
- Working hours: 40 hours per month
- Monthly compensation: 530 € basis, hourly rate depending on the student´s education level
Contact
If you want to join a highly motivated research group, please forward your electronic application with one single pdf of max. 5MB including all relevant information (curriculum vitae and cover letter) to jobs@eifer.org. Please refer to the offer number 23J009.
For additional information concerning the work, please contact:
Agustín Motte Cortés, agustin.motte-cortes@eifer.org