Ph.D. Student for the Optidrill Project in Bochum

Jobbeschreibung

FRAUNHOFER INSTITUTION FOR ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURES AND GEOTHERMAL ENERGY IEG THE FRAUNHOFER-INSTITUTION FOR ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURES AND GEOTHERMAL ENERGY IEG WAS FOUNDED FOR THE ENERGY TURNAROUND AND IS NOW LOOKING FOR CREATIVE MINDS WITH A START-UP MENTALITY WHO WANT TO GET INVOLVED IN BUILDING UP THE INSTITUTE AND MAKE USE OF THEIR PERSONAL CREATIVE LEEWAY. STUDENT FOR THE OPTIDRILL PROJECT Fraunhofer is the largest organization for application-oriented research in Europe. Our research fields are geared to people’s needs: Health, Security, Communication, Mobility, Energy, and Environment. We are creative, we shape technology, we design products, we improve processes, we open up new paths. The Fraunhofer-Institution for Energy Infrastructure and Geothermal Energy IEG conducts applied research, develops innovative technologies for public and industrial clients, and transforms these into marketable products and processes. We offer you challenging tasks with responsibility and creative freedom as well as a wide range of qualification opportunities within the framework of our personnel development and promote the compatibility of career and family. Project description The OPTIDRILL concept was born to address and solve problems in drilling for geothermal resources that increase uncertainty and well construction costs. Digitalization, automation, deep learning, and big data are of considerable interest to the energy industry and are expected to revolutionize the drilling and energy industry. OPTIDRILL´s innovative drilling advisory system is based on a combination of enhanced monitoring systems, multiple data-driven ML modules, each being responsible for either analysis, prediction, or optimization of one aspect of the drilling or completion process. An enhanced monitoring system will be developed based on real-time MWD systems as well as acoustic and vibration sensors. The automated machine learning analysis method will predict drilling parameters, using a real-time monitoring and optimization tool, as a unified system combining existing data and the newly developed methods, and finally, a coupled drilling optimization models to reduce overall geothermal drilling and production cost. Your tasks Pre-process and analyze large volumes of drilling data Develop digital, intelligent data interpretation and analysis methods for enhancing drilling performance Develop machine learning approaches for classification, prediction, and data analysis Provide digital and control solutions for various drilling applications to improve the process Conduct laboratory and field experiments Dissemination and publication of results What we expect from you You have a Master's degree or University Diploma in the field of Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering or Electrical and Power Engineering. You have programming experience (MATLAB, Python). You have knowledge in machine learning and data mining as well as in data-driven methods. Good knowledge in the application of drilling and well models and in signal processing methods are among your strengths. Very good written and spoken English skills are an advantage. You bring ambition for research and thirst for knowledge and enjoy working in a team. What you can expect from us We focus on innovative ideas and design novel solutions. You can be part of it and actively shape the future. Thanks to our flat hierarchies, you will be directly involved in shaping the content and setting the thematic priorities. Our managers make you strong so that you are successful. A well-equipped technical infrastructure We live a family-friendly culture through flexible working hours: Sometimes family comes first – we know that You will receive tailor-made soft skills and professional development training Close networking within the Fraunhofer society and beyond Within 3 years, we offer you the opportunity for a successful promotion. Employment, remuneration and social benefits are based on the collective agreement for the public service (TVöD). The position is initially limited to 3 years. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the case of equal suitability. We would like to point out that the chosen job title also includes the third gender. The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft attaches great importance to professional equality irrespective of gender. Please apply online until February 28th, 2021 : We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the content of this position: Dr. Shahin Jamali Phone: Prof. Dr. Rolf Bracke Phone: Further information regarding the institute can be found here: .

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Inaktiv

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Andere

Standort

Bochum

Arbeitsstunden pro Woche

4 - 40

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Administration / Verwaltung

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