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PhD in Modelling and Experiments on PEM Electrolysis Aalborg University in Denmark
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
PhD stipend for 3 years; salary and terms according to the Danish collective agreement (AC collective agreement) and university salary structure for PhD fellows.
Deadline
Dec 14, 2026
Country
Denmark
University
Aalborg University
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About this position
This PhD project at Aalborg University is based in AAU Energy, within the research group Hydrogen and Electro Fuels and the section for Thermal Engineering. The project sits at the intersection of chemical and electrochemical reactor engineering and is centered on proton exchange membrane (PEM) water electrolysis.
The doctoral researcher will study PEM electrolysis cells experimentally and through detailed modelling. The work includes designing and conducting single-cell experiments, characterising electrochemical performance under different operating conditions, and developing mechanistic models that capture transport, kinetics and degradation phenomena. A key part of the project is to examine how electrolyser performance changes when conventional materials are partly replaced with recycled ionomers and iridium, comparing stability and degradation patterns and using those results to deepen understanding of the underlying electrochemical mechanisms.
Alongside the core experimental and modelling work, the project also includes techno-economic assessment and life cycle assessment of PEM electrolysis systems. This lets the PhD student evaluate how material choices, operating strategies and system design influence costs and environmental impacts across the full life cycle.
The project is embedded in the CYCLOPEM, EDSOES and CAPEX projects, giving access to advanced experimental facilities and collaboration with academic and industrial partners. The research environment at AAU Energy is international and interdisciplinary, with daily group activities, seminars, joint publications and opportunities to present results at conferences and workshops. The department also offers advanced laboratory and workshop facilities within a broader clean-energy research environment.
The PhD student will also contribute to teaching activities in courses on chemical and electrochemical reactors and take part in the wider activities of the research group.
Funding details
PhD stipend for 3 years; salary and terms according to the Danish collective agreement (AC collective agreement) and university salary structure for PhD fellows.
What's required
A relevant professional and/or educational background within thermal, chemical and electrochemical engineering is required. The candidate must hold a Master's degree and be eligible for enrolment as a PhD student at the Doctoral School of Engineering and Science. Experience or interest in modelling chemical and electrochemical reactors and life cycle assessment is relevant. The position requires completion of PhD courses corresponding to 30 ECTS, experience with teaching or knowledge dissemination, and an external research stay outside Aalborg University, preferably 3-6 months at a foreign research institution.
How to apply
Prepare an application with a motivation statement, CV, bachelor’s and master’s diplomas with grades, a 4–5 page project description with state-of-the-art, references, timeline and approach, plus any other relevant documents. Submit the application through Aalborg University’s recruitment system via the job advertisement page.
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