CFD Postdoc: Thermal Modelling for Power-to-X

The Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Energy, Section for Thermal Engineering; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

AAU Energy at Aalborg University invites applications for a 24-month Postdoc in thermal processes in power to X technologies. Based in Aalborg, the role focuses on CFD modelling within Hydrogen and Electrofuels, contributing to high-fidelity simulations of coupled thermal, chemical and electrochemical phenomena under dynamic operating conditions.

You will collaborate across Europe, publish in international journals, and may supervise students and support grant applications.

Qualifications

• PhD in Thermal Engineering or equivalent.
• Research profile connected to thermal modelling and CFD experience.
• Strong modelling and simulation skills with data processing.
• Experience with industrial collaborations and EU projects is a plus.
• Publications in international journals and presentations at conferences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CFD-based research on thermal processes and PtX projects.
• Design, run, and interpret simulations; analyze data.
• Publish results in international journals and present at conferences.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners; supervise students as needed.
• Contribute to grant applications and new research directions.

Skills

CFD modelling

Modelling & simulation

Data processing & analysis

Education

PhD in Thermal Engineering

Tools

CFD software

Job description

AAU Energy at Aalborg University invites applications for a 24-month Postdoc in thermal processes in power to X technologies. Based in Aalborg, the role focuses on CFD modelling within Hydrogen and Electrofuels, contributing to high-fidelity simulations of coupled thermal, chemical and electrochemical phenomena under dynamic operating conditions.

You will collaborate across Europe, publish in international journals, and may supervise students and support grant applications.