Postdoc: Heat Pumps for Industry & District Heating

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet; Ørsted; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU is inviting applications for a Postdoc to contribute to the development, optimization, and integration of large-scale heat pumps for industrial processes and district heating. You will build advanced numerical models, conduct experiments, and perform techno-economic analyses to support decarbonization efforts in Denmark and beyond.

The role involves collaboration with international partners, participation in IEA activities, and supervision of students.

Qualifications

• PhD degree required or equivalent.
• Experience with heat pump systems or related energy systems preferred.
• Strong modelling and experimental skills in engineering research.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced numerical models of heat pumps operating with zeotropic mixtures and components.
• Plan and conduct experimental campaigns with external partners.
• Validate and refine models using lab-scale experiments and demonstration data.
• Develop and assess optimized control strategies and system designs for large-scale heat pumps.
• Perform thermo-economic and integration studies for industrial energy systems and district heating networks.
• Publish findings in journals and conferences; contribute to proposals and teaching activities.

Skills

Numerical modelling

Experiment planning

Model validation

Thermo-economics

Education

PhD degree

Job description

DTU is inviting applications for a Postdoc to contribute to the development, optimization, and integration of large-scale heat pumps for industrial processes and district heating. You will build advanced numerical models, conduct experiments, and perform techno-economic analyses to support decarbonization efforts in Denmark and beyond.

The role involves collaboration with international partners, participation in IEA activities, and supervision of students.