Postdoc: Modelling & Optimisation of Pyrolysis with CCUS

Chemical Process Engineering, Burrehøjvej 43; Tjele; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarhus University’s Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering invites applications for a postdoctoral position focused on advanced modelling and optimization of pyrolysis plants integrated with CO₂ capture. The role develops a modular simulation framework linking pyrolysis, CCUS and PtX technologies, validated with real-world data.

You will collaborate with ECA Engineering and industrial partners, drive model calibration, and contribute to a web-based interface for scenario analysis and

Qualifications

• PhD in chemical engineering or closely related field.
• Strong background in thermodynamics, transport phenomena and process modelling.
• Experience with process simulation environments (Aspen Plus, HYSYS, gPROMS) and programming.
• Knowledge of CCUS, biomass pyrolysis and LCA is a plus.
• Excellent English communication and ability to collaborate cross‑disciplinarily.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed unit operation models for biomass pyrolysis.
• Integrate models into a modular flowsheet within ECA Engineering software.
• Extend framework to CCUS and PtX components for full chain simulations.
• Run systematic simulation campaigns to study feedstock variability and processes.
• Collaborate with experimental teams for data calibration and validation.
• Lead literature reviews on thermochemical conversion and CCUS/PtX systems.
• Contribute to a web-based UI to expose models to external users.
• Co-author peer‑reviewed papers and present results to stakeholders.

Skills

Process modelling

Programming (Python/C/C#)

Big Data / SQL

Software architecture

Machine learning basics

English communication

Education

PhD in chemical engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

gPROMS

Modelica

CAPE-OPEN

Python/Matlab frameworks

Job description

Aarhus University’s Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering invites applications for a postdoctoral position focused on advanced modelling and optimization of pyrolysis plants integrated with CO₂ capture. The role develops a modular simulation framework linking pyrolysis, CCUS and PtX technologies, validated with real-world data.

You will collaborate with ECA Engineering and industrial partners, drive model calibration, and contribute to a web-based interface for scenario analysis and