POSTDOC (M/F) - Modeling and Analysis of Prospective Scenarios for Hydrogen in France and Germa[...]

POSTDOC (M/F) - Modeling and Analysis of Prospective Scenarios for Hydrogen in France and Germany H/FThe use of hydrogen produced by electrolysis, along with its derivatives (such as synthetic methanol and synthetic kerosene), is one of the solutions envisioned to decarbonise certain sectors such as the steel industry and sea and air transport.The development of a European hydrogen transport network is envisaged to support production, access to storage facilities, exchanges between regions with high renewable potential and industrial hubs, and to limit certain electricity grid reinforcement costs.The Franco-German research project CrossHy focuses on analyzing possible deployment pathways for hydrogen transport infrastructure in France and Germany. It relies on two complementary modeling tools (REMix, ANTARES).The project involves regular exchanges between French and German research teams. As part of the postdoctoral fellowship, a three-month research stay is planned in Stuttgart within the DLR team involved in the project.Contract duration: 24 monthsJob Description:The use of hydrogen produced by electrolysis, along with its derivatives (such as synthetic methanol and synthetic kerosene), is one of the solutions envisioned to decarbonise certain sectors such as the steel industry and long-distance sea and air transport.CEA I-Tésé is one of the partners in the French-German CrossHy research project. This 3-year project also involves an energy system modelling team from the German research center DLR and French gas TSO NaTran as an associated partner.The project aims to analyse the possible deployment pathways for hydrogen transport infrastructure in France and Germany.It includes a significant modelling part and relies on two complementary modelling tools:The open-source tool called REMix, developed by the DLR team, which can optimise energy system investment trajectories.The open-source tool developed by RTE called ANTARES which is used by the CEA-Itésé and NaTran teams to model the European power system.The project includes the development of a European-scale model, based on a combination of REMix and ANTARES tools, and a regional-scale model, based on REMix.One of the key challenges of the project is to consolidate a set of input data consistent across Europe, with several variants on certain key parameters such as the level of hydrogen demand at different time horizons.The post-doc is going to contribute in particular to:Enhance model inputs and hydrogen demand flexibility representationConsolidate input datasets for the various modelsInvestigate methods to better represent hydrogen demand flexibility in both models; implement the required changes in ANTARESAnalyse and interpret model resultsProcess and analyse the outcomes of the models developed in REMixDefine and conduct relevant sensitivity analyses, in direct collaboration with DLRImplement and evaluate model couplingImplement the coupling between REMix and ANTARESAnalyse the results and assess the added value of coupling the two modelsCommunicate project findingsSummarize and present the project results to various stakeholders, including public authorities.Methods / Means: Development of prospective scenarios, Use of ANTARES, Scripting in Python/RApplicant Profile:PhD/Post-Doc in the field of economic modelling/simulation of energy systems.Interest in the energy transition and in technological and economic aspects, in particular around hydrogen.Analytical and synthesis skills.Experience with an energy system modelling tool such as ANTARES would be appreciated.Experience in scripting with Python and/or R would be an asset.Position location: SaclayCandidate criteria: English (Fluent) #J-18808-Ljbffr