Adriano Sciacovelli

A fully funded PhD position in thermal energy storage is available at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specifically within the DTU Construct department. The research will focus on advancing the field of energy storage, with an emphasis on thermal and thermo-fluid engineering. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and supportive research environment, working at the cutting edge of energy engineering. Applicants should have a background in energy engineering or thermo-fluid engineering and be motivated to contribute to innovative research in energy storage. The position offers full funding, though specific details about the stipend and tuition coverage are not provided. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply within the next week via the official DTU job portal. For further information or questions, applicants may reach out and share their CV. This opportunity is ideal for those seeking to advance their expertise in mechanical engineering and energy systems at a leading European technical university.

A fully funded PhD position is available at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specifically within DTU Construct, supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. The research will focus on advancing thermal energy storage technologies and integrating artificial intelligence methods to optimize energy systems. The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative and supportive research environment, working under the supervision of Full Professor Adriano Sciacovelli. Applicants should have a relevant master's degree in engineering, materials science, computer science, or a related discipline, and demonstrate interest or experience in energy storage and AI. The position offers full financial support, though specific stipend and tuition details are not listed. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via the provided link and may contact the supervisor for further information or to share their CV. The application deadline is not specified in the announcement.

Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is advertising a PhD position focused on thermal energy storage systems . The post is shared by Adriano Sciacovelli , Full Professor at DTU, who appears to be the recruiting academic contact. This opportunity is relevant for candidates interested in mechanical engineering , physics , materials science , and broader environmental science themes related to sustainable energy and heat storage. The research topic suggests work on thermal systems, energy conversion, and storage technologies, likely with a strong experimental and/or modeling component. The post says there are only a few days left to apply, but no exact deadline is stated in the text provided. The application should be submitted through the DTU Career Site job posting linked in the post. A separate LinkedIn link is also included showing examples of prior work. No funding details, tuition information, or waiver information are mentioned in the post excerpt. No specific eligibility requirements are listed beyond the PhD research topic itself.

DTU Construct at the Technical University of Denmark is offering a fully funded PhD scholarship in the development of high-temperature heat pumps with thermal energy storage. The project sits in the Thermal Energy Section of the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering and is part of HeatMinds, a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network funded by Horizon Europe. The research focuses on technologies that can decarbonize industrial heat supply while improving flexibility and affordability. The PhD project will explore Carnot Battery concepts that combine high-temperature heat-pump cycles with high-temperature thermal energy storage, including molten salts and dual-media packed beds. The aim is to develop new hybrid configurations that deliver clean process heat and can respond to electricity market signals. You will work on the design of new architectures using natural working fluids, carry out multi-objective optimisation and dynamic system analysis, and validate results through experiments and data comparison during industrial secondments. The position also involves publication in international journals, conference presentations, and participation in the HeatMinds network training, summer schools, and outreach activities. Supervision is provided by Prof. Adriano Sciacovelli and Prof. Anders Christiansen Erlandsson, with industrial secondments as part of the project. The network brings together universities, research institutes, and industrial partners across Europe, offering a strong collaborative and international research environment. Applicants should have a two-year master's degree or equivalent and a solid background in engineering thermodynamics, heat transfer, and energy technologies. Experience with modelling and numerical simulations is expected, as well as programming skills in Python, Matlab, Modelica, or similar tools. Excellent English and motivation to work in an international, goal-oriented environment are essential. MSCA rules apply: you must not already hold a doctoral degree and must not have spent more than 12 months in Denmark during the 36 months prior to recruitment. The scholarship is fully funded under the MSCA compensation scheme. The appointment is for 3 years, full time, with an anticipated start date of 1 April 2027. The application deadline is 24 November 2026 at 23:59 Danish time. To apply, candidates must submit all materials as one PDF through the online DTU application portal. Required application documents include a cover letter, CV, transcripts, BSc/MSc diploma with grading scale, thesis or publications if available, and a short critical literature review on high-temperature heat pumps combined with thermal energy storage. The review should discuss up to five publications, compare methods and findings, identify open research questions, and explain how the applicant’s background can contribute to the research. This is an opportunity for a strong early-stage researcher interested in thermal energy, industrial decarbonization, heat pump systems, and energy storage technologies in a leading technical university environment in Denmark.