Postdoc: Dynamic Modeling of Reversible SOEC–Biogas

Bioprocess Engineering, Gustav Wieds Vej 10D; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sustainable fuels research

Strong research infra

Interdisciplinary environment

Open research climate

Collaborative workplace

Work-life balance

Job summary

Aarhus University in Aarhus is inviting applications for a two-year postdoctoral position in process systems engineering. The project DyneMe aims to integrate reversible solid oxide electrolysis and fuel-cell operation with biogas production, methanation, and heat recovery, including energy optimisation and grid-balancing.

The role involves modelling, simulation and techno-economic analysis within an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemical/energy/biochemical engineering or similar.
• Experience with process modelling and energy balances is essential.
• Strong background in thermodynamics and design of energy processes.
• Experience with process integration and techno-economic analysis is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop process models for core unit operations using Aspen Plus or equivalent.
• Establish mass and energy balances for electrolysis, fuel-cell operation, digestion, methanation, biogas processing, steam and heat recovery.
• Evaluate interaction between variable hydrogen production and biological uptake.
• Identify heat-integration opportunities between solid oxide systems and biogas facilities.
• Simulate operating conditions including part-load, hot standby, and SOEC/SOFC modes.
• Combine model results with time-series/dispatch models under variable electricity and heat demand.
• Perform techno-economic, sensitivity and uncertainty analyses and present results.

Skills

Process modelling

Thermodynamics

Mass and energy balances

Chemical/process design

Education

PhD in chemical engineering

PhD in process engineering

PhD in energy engineering

PhD in biochemical engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

Aspen HYSYS

Process-simulation software

Job description

Aarhus University in Aarhus is inviting applications for a two-year postdoctoral position in process systems engineering. The project DyneMe aims to integrate reversible solid oxide electrolysis and fuel-cell operation with biogas production, methanation, and heat recovery, including energy optimisation and grid-balancing.

The role involves modelling, simulation and techno-economic analysis within an interdisciplinary team.