Research appointment (pre-doc)

09/IIND-07 - Thermal Sciences, Energy Technology, Building Physics And Nuclear Engineering

Polytechnic of Milano
Posted on: 24/07/2026 Deadline: 08/09/2026

Development of an advanced numerical model of a vanadium redox flow battery for energy simulation and optimization - 2026_IDR_DENG_22

The activity aims to develop a model of a Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) energy storage system for the simulation, analysis, and optimization of its operation within complex energy systems. The model will be used to support predictive energy resource management and the integration of renewable energy sources. The activity will be carried out within the framework of the ZEPHYRUS project (Zero Emissions PatHwaY through a holistic appRoach to climate change mitigation, Urban regeneration and Sustainable development, CUP: B49H26000290007).The model will reproduce the main electrochemical, fluid dynamic, and thermal phenomena governing the system, including the effects of mass transport, vanadium crossover, and shunt currents, which are responsible for capacity degradation and efficiency losses, respectively. It will be calibrated and validated using experimental data obtained from the MUSA project and designed to ensure computational times compatible with long-term analysis.

Selection process

In order to participate in the selection, please read the call ("bando") available at the following website: https://www.polimi.it/en/bandi-incarichidiricerca Oral test aimed at ascertaining candidates’ aptitude and suitability to carry out the research activity covered by the Fellowship, as well as at assessing their knowledge of English and/or other languages relevant to the research activities to be performed (up to 60 points) Relevance and pertinence of the publications, theses and scientific products attached to the research programme covered by the Fellowship (up to 15 points) Relevance and pertinence of previous research activities and work experience, if any, in relation to the research activity covered by the Fellowship (up to 15 points) Relevance and pertinence of their study programme to the research programme covered by the Fellowship (up to 10 points)
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