Full Time
Italy, Trento
Posted 5 months ago

The Centre on Sustainable Energy (SE) supports the development of devices and methods for generation, storage, and distribution of energy solutions at low environmental impact. This will be done in the perspective of energy sustainability, of systems and solutions that respect the environment and the quality of life, of solutions with a lower impact on health and on environmental pollution levels. The ground for the Centre on “Sustainable Energy” is based on the Decarbonization targets, which will demand for more flexibility of the energy system, through new gas and power grids and using energy vectors and storage solutions, as enablers for the wide penetration of renewables. The Center SE is providing support through scientific excellence to the industrial sector and to territorial institutions.

Job Description
FBK-SE is involved related to the development of hydrogen production from water to steam. Main tasks are developing functional components/systems of electrochemical technologies for H2 production, including low (PEM, Proto Exchange Membrane; ALK, Alkaline; AEM, Anionic Exchange Membrane) and high-temperature technologies (SOC, Solid Oxide Cells, MCFC, Molten Carbonate and PCC Proton Conductive Cell). The work package includes four different activities focused on: multiscale and multicomponent modeling of the electrochemical system, design and optimization of materials, layouts, and components, prototyping of novel solutions, testing and validation, as well as the definition of guidelines for upscaling and manufacturing enhancements of electrochemical Technologies towards TRL9 and MRL9. 

The job includes the support to the design and realization of novel laboratory infrastructures of the Center Sustainable Energy that will be located in Rovereto.

In this context, we are looking for a technologist who will support the above-mentioned project with the following activities:

  • Support the design and implementation of new laboratory infrastructures of the Center Sustainable energy in Rovereto, Progetto Manifattura
  • Contribute to collaborative and commercial projects of Hydrogen unit on the aspect of hydrogen safety and RCS
  • Support the head of unit on market screening and supplier contact for the supply of equipment, consumable and services for the hydrogen facility
  • Contribute to risk analysis performed in the hydrogen unit on prototype
  • Contribute to risk analysis performed within specific tasks of projects
  • Produce reports, deliverables and technical review for projects and certification activity. 
  • Support to reports and studies for the industrial sector.


Job requirements
The Ideal Candidate have:

  • MSc in Chemistry, Energy or Process Engineering, Physics, or other relevant degrees. 
  • Knowledge about safety and RCS in the hydrogen sector
  • At least 2 year work in Oil & Gas, Hydrogen or industrial sector
  • Familiar with hydrogen technologies (production, use and handling)
  • Familiar with characterization techniques on materials and systems for the hydrogen sector
  • Expertise in Regulation, Codes and Standards applied to the H2 sector.
  • Good knowledge of written and spoken English
  • Teamwork approach, good communication and relational skills. 


Furthermore, the following elements will be positively evaluated:

  • PhD on hydrogen topics (Engineering, Physics or other relevant STEM) 
  • Experience in design of system/component compliance with European directive or other RCS.


Employment
Type of contract: fixed-term contract
Working hours: full-time (38 h per week)
Start date: January 2024
Duration: 24 months
Gross annual salary: about € 36.200
Benefits: flexi-time, company subsidized cafeteria or meal vouchers, internal car park, welcome office support for visa formalities, accommodation etc., supplementary pension and health fund, training courses, public transport, sports facilities, language courses fees. More info at https://www.fbk.eu/en/work-with-us/
Workplace: Trento – Rovereto (Italy)

How to apply?

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application by completing the online form. Please make sure that your application contains the following attachments (in pdf format):

  • Detailed CV
  • Motivation Letter

Job Features

Job Category

Other companies/organisations jobs

Deadline

09-11-2023