A Researcher in Life Cycle Sustainability and Techno-Economic Assessment of Hydrogen Technologies
Pubblicato il 17-08-2026 - Fondazione Bruno Kessler - Fbk in Trento
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
Job Description
The 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.
The successful candidate will contribute to the following tasks:
- Conduct techno-e