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Aalborg University

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Postdoc in Dynamic Modelling, Simulation and Optimization of Power-to-X Processes Aalborg University in Denmark

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Funding

24-month postdoctoral position with salary and employment terms according to the Danish AC collective agreement and university job structure; 3-month mutual probationary period.

Deadline

Dec 1, 2026

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Denmark

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Aalborg University

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Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Energy Storage
Grid Integration
Energy Engineering
Techno-economic Analysis
Optimisation

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About this position

At AAU Energy within the Faculty of Engineering and Science at Aalborg University, this 24-month postdoctoral project focuses on the dynamic modelling, simulation, and optimisation of Power-to-X processes. The position is based in the Fluid & Process research group at the Campus Esbjerg environment, where researchers work across process, chemical, energy, and electrical engineering.

The project is centred on integrated Power-to-X plants and their behaviour under changing operating conditions. You will develop and apply dynamic process models grounded in mass and energy balances, thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, and equipment behaviour, and use them to study flexible operation of renewable fuel production systems. The research addresses green methanol and sustainable aviation fuels, including methanol-based and Fischer–Tropsch pathways.

Your work will cover electrolysers, fuel-synthesis processes, energy storage, heat integration, and interactions with the electrical grid. A key part of the project is combining process simulation with operational optimisation, process control, techno-economic assessment, and model validation to understand how Power-to-X systems respond to variable renewable electricity supply and electricity prices.

The role sits in an interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment with close interaction among academic staff, postdoctoral researchers, PhD fellows, and students. You will collaborate with academic and industrial partners, contribute to project activities, publish results, and present the work at conferences and workshops. The position may also include limited teaching and supervision of bachelor’s and master’s students.

The group describes its research profile as covering modelling, simulation, control, optimisation, and experimental validation of fluid and energy systems, with applications in Power-to-X, carbon capture and utilisation, green fuels, and sector coupling. Laboratory and workshop facilities are available to support the work.

Funding details

24-month postdoctoral position with salary and employment terms according to the Danish AC collective agreement and university job structure; 3-month mutual probationary period.

What's required

A PhD in chemical engineering, process engineering, or a closely related field must be completed by the application deadline. Applicants should have documented research experience in process modelling and simulation, preferably including dynamic modelling of chemical or energy processes. Strong skills in MATLAB, Python, or a similar computational environment are expected. Experience with Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Dynamics, gPROMS, Modelica, Power-to-X, renewable fuels, optimization, process control, model validation, techno-economic assessment, or grid-integrated energy systems will strengthen the profile. The candidate should be proactive, structured, collaborative, able to communicate across disciplines, and motivated to publish high-quality research. For international staff, Danish language learning is supported during employment.

How to apply

Submit the application through Aalborg University’s recruitment system via the job advertisement page. Include the application letter, CV, diplomas, publication list with up to five selected publications, co-author statement, teaching documentation if relevant, dissemination qualifications, additional relevant qualifications, and references/recommendations.

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