PhD: Dynamic Modelling & Optimization for Power-to-X

Aalborg University; Esbjerg; On-site; DKK 400,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Aalborg University invites applications for a three-year PhD stipend starting October 1, in dynamic modelling, simulation and optimization of Power-to-X processes for renewable fuel production. The research spans process engineering and power grid interactions, with publications and international collaboration.

You will model power-to-X plants, analyze grid integration, and contribute to teaching or supervision as part of AAU Energy’s interdisciplinary environment in Denmark.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in chemical engineering, process engineering, mechanical engineering, energy engineering, sustainable energy engineering or related field.
• Solid foundation in process modelling, thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, process dynamics and control, optimization or energy-system analysis.
• Experience with process-modelling tools (Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS) and programming languages (MATLAB, Python).

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply physics-based models for Power-to-X plants under varying conditions.
• Analyze interactions between Power-to-X processes and electrical grid for flexibility.
• Publish results at conferences and prepare reports and theses.
• Collaborate with academic and industrial partners across Europe.

Skills

Process modelling

Thermodynamics

Heat & mass transfer

Process dynamics & control

Optimization

Energy-system analysis

English communication

Education

Master's degree in chemical/ process/ mechanical/ energy engineering or related field

Tools

Aspen Plus

Aspen HYSYS

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Aalborg University invites applications for a three-year PhD stipend starting October 1, in dynamic modelling, simulation and optimization of Power-to-X processes for renewable fuel production. The research spans process engineering and power grid interactions, with publications and international collaboration.

You will model power-to-X plants, analyze grid integration, and contribute to teaching or supervision as part of AAU Energy’s interdisciplinary environment in Denmark.