Research Associate for the Mathematical Modelling and Simulation of Fuel Cells 100 %

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Mathematical models are used for the design and analysis of efficient, durable, and low-emission energy converters. At the ICP, we develop numerical models of electrochemical energy devices such as fuel cells for transport applications or redox flow batteries for the stationary storage of renewable electricity.School: School of EngineeringStarting date: October 2023Your roleDutiesThe scope of duties of the position includes the cooperation in a research project, in particular a European project with an international consortium composed of academic and industrial partners

• Mathematical modelling of fuel cells for the decarbonisation of heavy-duty vehicles
• Model order reduction, implementation and numerical simulation of vehicle driving cycles
• Prediction of fuel cell component degradation on microcontrollers or vehicle integrated computers
• Development of user interfaces for the use of the models by customers

Your profileYou have a degree in physics, mathematics or engineering. A good understanding of physics is required to model materials properties and transport of mass, momentum, charge, and heat. Experience in the numerical solution of differential equations is needed. Programming skills in a common programming language for time-dependent system simulation are advantageous. In addition, you are highly self-motivated, proactive, flexible and enjoy a result-oriented way of working. Professional fluency in English is required, knowledge of German is not indispensable, but may prove useful.Apply online now­This Is What We Stand ForZurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW is one of Switzerland’s largest multidisciplinary universities of applied sciences, with over 14’000 students and 3’400 faculty and staff.As one of the leading technical universities in Switzerland, the School of Engineering (SoE) focuses on future-oriented topics. 14 institutes and centres guarantee high-quality education as well as research and development with a focus on energy, mobility and health.At the Institute of Computational Physics (ICP) , physicists, mathematicians and engineers work on applying methods and results from basic research to industrial problems. For more than 20 years, the ICP has been developing multiphysics computer models for industrial applications (e.g. in the field of hydrogen technology, photovoltaics or coupled-physics modelling). Together with its partners from science and industry, the ICP develops solutions in applied research and development.What You Can ExpectWe offer working conditions and terms of employment commensurate with higher education institutions and actively promote personal development for staff in leadership and non-leadership positions. A detailed description of advantages and benefits can be found at Working at the ZHAW . The main points are listed below:

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ContactProf. Dr. Jürgen SchumacherLecturer and team leaderjuergen.schumacher @ zhaw . chTanja BucherRecruiting Managertanja.bucher @ zhaw . ch2023-07-27Permanent employmentZHAW Zurich University of Applied SciencesWinterthur Region of Winterthur/Schaffhausen 8401