PtX Pilot Facilities Engineer & Research Specialist

Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering; Tjele; On-site; DKK 520,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aarhus University, Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, seeks a Research and Technical Specialist to support operation, development, and research activities of the PtX pilot facilities at AU Viborg. The role blends hands-on facility operation with experimental R&D, student supervision, dissemination of results, and outreach.

The position concentrates on solid oxide electrolysis systems and their integration with downstream PtX processes, with collaboration across researchers,

Qualifications

• Hands-on operation and maintenance of pilot-scale PtX facilities at AU Viborg.
• Experience with solid oxide electrolysis systems and independent operation.
• Ability to design and execute experimental campaigns and analyse results.
• Experience producing technical documentation and project reports.
• Experience supervising BSc/MSc students and assisting internships.
• Strong English communication in an international research environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and further develop PtX pilot facilities at AU Viborg.
• Prepare and execute experimental campaigns for solid oxide electrolysis.
• Troubleshoot, implement modifications, and integrate with PtX processes.
• Document technical results and produce project reports.
• Disseminate research results through publications and outreach.
• Co-supervise BSc/MSc students and support internships and theses.
• Collaborate with researchers, technical staff, students, and industrial/academic partners.

Skills

Solid oxide electrolysis

Pilot-scale facility operation

R&D experiment setup

Data acquisition and analysis

Technical documentation

Student supervision

English communication

Job description

The Aarhus University, Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, seeks a Research and Technical Specialist to support operation, development, and research activities of the PtX pilot facilities at AU Viborg. The role blends hands-on facility operation with experimental R&D, student supervision, dissemination of results, and outreach.

The position concentrates on solid oxide electrolysis systems and their integration with downstream PtX processes, with collaboration across researchers,