ppThe Centre for Sustainable Energy (SE) supports the development of efficient devices and methods for generating, storage, and distribution energy solutions with low environmental impact. This is achieved by taking an energy sustainability approach that respects the environment and quality of life, while minimising health and environmental pollution. The ground for the Centre on "Sustainable Energy" is based on the Decarbonization targets, which will require more flexibility in the energy system through new gas and power grids, using energy vectors and storage solutions to enable the broad penetration of renewable energy sources. /p pThe HYdrogen Technologies and Resilient Energy Systems unit (HyRES) is a dedicated research and development unit at the forefront of advancing hydrogen technology and resilient energy systems. With a primary focus on hydrogen, the unit works diligently to innovate the future energy grid, making it more intelligent and capable of integrating renewable sources. A central goal is to ensure energy resilience and security, particularly in collaboration with industrial partners. The unit's research encompasses various aspects, including hydrogen production, storage and end uses, all with the overarching aim of reducing the carbon footprint of energy systems and positively impacting the energy market, making it more sustainable and secure for the future. /p pThe HYRES unit is involved in several European, national and industry-funded projects concerning hydrogen technologies, including the characterisation of low- and high-temperature fuel cells and electrolysers, energy system modelling, techno-economic assessment and sustainability analysis. /p h3Job Description /h3 pThe HyRES Unit is seeking a researcher to join its modelling and engineering activities, with a focus on the sustainability and techno-economic assessment of hydrogen technologies and hydrogen-based energy systems. /p pThe successful candidate will contribute to the following tasks:



/p ul liConduct techno-economic analyses and feasibility studies of hydrogen technologies, integrated energy systems and industrial applications; /li liDevelop and apply economic models considering investment costs, operating costs, technology performance, energy prices, financing assumptions and relevant market conditions; /li liPerform cost, scenario, sensitivity and uncertainty analyses to assess the economic viability of different technological configurations and operating strategies; /li liConduct Life Cycle Assessment, Life Cycle Cost and Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment of hydrogen technologies and systems; /li liSupport the development of a database for techno-economic and LCSA parameters of hydrogen technologies; /li liContribute to activities concerning hydrogen certification and definition of Guarantees of Origin; /li liSupport the application of ecodesign methodologies to hydrogen technologies, identifying opportunities for reducing the environmental impact; /li liProduce technical reports, project deliverables and scientific publications, and contribute to the preparation of research proposals. /li /ul h3Job requirements /h3 pThe ideal candidate should have: /p ul liMSc in Energy, Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering or similar; /li liProven experience in techno-economic assessment and feasibility analysis of energy technologies, preferably in the hydrogen sector; /li liExperience in developing cost and economic models, including scenario, sensitivity and uncertainty analyses; /li liKnow-how in code development for techno-economic analysis (depreciation, etc..),



applied to hydrogen systems and components; /li liKnowledge and experience in Life Cycle Assessment, Life Cycle Costing and Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment methodologies; /li liExperience in collecting, managing and validating technical, economic and environmental data; /li liGood modeling practices, attention to detail and commitment to model verification and validation; /li liGood knowledge of written and spoken English. /li liGood analytical, problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills; /li liSelf-motivation and result orientation. /li /ul pFurthermore, the following elements will be positively evaluated: /p ul liPhD in the field related to the call; /li liFamiliarity with Python or other programming languages for data analysis and modelling; /li liExperience with hydrogen technologies, energy-system modelling or optimisation; /li liKnow-how in code development for LCA/LCSA applied to H2 systems and components; /li liExperience in European or national research projects and scientific publishing. /li /ul h3Employment /h3 pType of contract: fixed-term contract /p pWorking hours: Tempo pieno (38 h per week) /p pStart date: October 2026 /p pDuration: 24 months with the possibility of extending the contract depending on funding /p pWorkplace: Povo (Trento) and Rovereto /p pGross annual salary: From €41.245,00 to €47.182,01 depending on background and expertise in the field, plus objectives achievements bonus /p h3Benefits /h3 ul liflexi-time /li licompany subsidized cafeteria or meal vouchers /li liinternal car park /li liwelcome office support for visa formalities and for research in accommodation /li liaccommodation etc., supplementary pension and health fund /li lisocial security (SANIFONDS) /li lifamily-work balance /li lifree training courses /li lisupport on bank account opening /li lidiscount on public transport /li lisport /li lilanguage course fees /li licounseling and psychological support service /li /ul pMore info at /p h3Application deadline /h3 p31/08/2026 /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 A Researcher in Life Cycle Sustainability and Techno-Economic Assessment of Hydrogen Technologies (Trento)
🏢 Fondazione Bruno Kessler - Fbk
📍 Trento