Postdoc: Reversible SOEC–Biogas Process Modelling & TEA

Aarhus University; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 380,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarhus University in Aarhus, Denmark invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Researcher position in process modelling, integration and techno-economic analysis of reversible solid oxide electrolysis and biomethanation systems. The successful candidate will collaborate across chemical and energy-process engineering to model, simulate and analyse dynamic operation and economic feasibility.

The role emphasizes development of process models, mass/energy balances, and heat integration, with

Qualifications

• PhD in a chemical/energy-process related field with research excellence.
• Strong modelling and simulation background relevant to electrolysis and biogas.
• Experience with techno-economic analysis and uncertainty assessment.
• Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines.
• Excellent written and spoken English; cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop process models for core unit operations using Aspen Plus or similar.
• Establish mass/energy balances for electrolysis, biogas, methanation, heat recovery.
• Assess interaction between hydrogen production and uptake dynamics.
• Explore heat-integration between solid oxide system and biogas facility.
• Simulate operation under varying electricity prices and heat demand.
• Perform techno-economic, sensitivity, and uncertainty analyses.
• Present modelling results in project meetings and reports.

Skills

Process modelling

Thermodynamics

Mass & energy balances

Chemical/energy-process design

Aspen Plus

Aspen HYSYS

Python

MATLAB

Process integration

Technical reporting

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

Aspen Plus

Aspen HYSYS

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Aarhus University in Aarhus, Denmark invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Researcher position in process modelling, integration and techno-economic analysis of reversible solid oxide electrolysis and biomethanation systems. The successful candidate will collaborate across chemical and energy-process engineering to model, simulate and analyse dynamic operation and economic feasibility.

The role emphasizes development of process models, mass/energy balances, and heat integration, with