PhD: Process Simulation & Techno-Economic PtX Optimization

University of Southern Denmark; Odense; Presencial; DKK 379.000 - 454.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Center for Life Cycle Engineering at SDU invites applications for a 3-year PhD position focusing on process simulation, techno-economic assessment, and optimization of large-scale Power-to-X systems for renewable fuels and chemicals. The role involves linking Aspen Plus simulations with techno-economic models and collaborating with researchers in sustainable energy systems.

The ideal candidate has a master's degree in chemical engineering, strong analytical skills, and fluent English.

Formación

• Master's degree in chemical engineering or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, independent and curious mindset.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsabilidades

• Develop detailed process simulation models for large-scale PtX technologies.
• Perform thermodynamic analyses and mass/energy balances.
• Develop techno-economic models for costs and levelized production costs.
• Apply optimization to configurations, capacities, and economics.
• Collaborate with academic and industrial partners.

Conocimientos

Process simulation

Optimization

Thermodynamic analysis

Mass and energy balances

Programming (Python)

Mathematical modelling

Educación

Master's degree in chemical engineering

Herramientas

Aspen Plus

Aspen HYSYS

Python

MATLAB

Descripción del empleo

The Center for Life Cycle Engineering at SDU invites applications for a 3-year PhD position focusing on process simulation, techno-economic assessment, and optimization of large-scale Power-to-X systems for renewable fuels and chemicals. The role involves linking Aspen Plus simulations with techno-economic models and collaborating with researchers in sustainable energy systems.

The ideal candidate has a master's degree in chemical engineering, strong analytical skills, and fluent English.