Postdoc: System-Level Digital Twin for Power-to-X

Aalborg Universitet; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Aalborg University invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral position in the Applied Power Electronic Systems group, Aalborg Energy. You will develop system-level digital-twin and optimization methodologies for Power-to-X systems, integrating electrolyzer models with renewable generation, energy storage, and downstream processes.

International collaboration and possible research visits are involved. The role emphasizes cross-disciplinary research, dissemination through publications, and

Qualifications

• PhD in electrical engineering or closely related field.
• Documented experience in energy-system modelling, mathematical optimization, control, digital twins, or related areas.
• Strong programming and numerical modelling skills using Python, MATLAB/Simulink, Julia, hardware-in-the-loop or similar tools.
• Experience with multi-objective optimization, model predictive control, mixed-integer optimization, stochastic optimization, energy management or production scheduling.
• Knowledge of integrated energy systems; experience with electrolyzers, hydrogen technologies, renewable-energy integration, storage, or Power-to-X systems is advantageous.
• Strong academic publication record appropriate to career stage.
• Ability to conduct independent research, collaborate across disciplines, and communicate with academic and industrial partners.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Develop an integrated, system-level digital-twin framework connecting electrolyzer models with Power-to-X components and energy systems.
• Create system-level optimization and energy-management methods coordinating electrolyzers with renewables, storage, and downstream processes.
• Evaluate methods under varying renewable generation, electricity prices, and hydrogen demand, focusing on efficiency, flexibility, and costs.
• Validate and benchmark the framework using project data, high-fidelity simulations, hardware-in-the-loop, and industrial case studies.
• Collaborate with researchers and industry partners, contribute to supervision of related research activities, and disseminate results through publications and conferences.

Skills

Digital twins

Optimization

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

Control engineering

Energy systems modelling

Academic collaboration

English communication

Education

PhD in electrical engineering or closely related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

Julia

Job description

Aalborg University invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral position in the Applied Power Electronic Systems group, Aalborg Energy. You will develop system-level digital-twin and optimization methodologies for Power-to-X systems, integrating electrolyzer models with renewable generation, energy storage, and downstream processes.

International collaboration and possible research visits are involved. The role emphasizes cross-disciplinary research, dissemination through publications, and