Research Assistant in ammonia flow rig development - DTU Construct

Freelio; Denmark; On-site; DKK 320,000 - 440,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Construct is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to join the Thermal Energy section for developing a high-pressure ammonia flow rig. You will conduct test campaigns, ensure safe handling of ammonia, and handle data acquisition, mechanical design, and FEM analysis using industry-standard tools.

A master’s degree in engineering is required. The role offers an international research environment with collaboration and development opportunities within advanced thermal energy research.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Safe handling of ammonia and other liquified gases in test setups.
• Experience with high-pressure ammonia flow rigs and test campaigns.
• Design and wiring of electronic data acquisition and control systems using PC Schematics.
• LabVIEW programming.
• Mechanical design and FEM analysis using Solid Works.
• Data processing of large experimental sets of dynamic flow and pressure data using statistical methods in MATLAB.
• CMM measurement and preferably experience with Calypso Software.
• Data processing of large complex geometric data sets from CMM measurements for 3-dimensional analysis of tested pump components.

Responsibilities

• Develop a high-pressure ammonia flow rig.
• Conduct test campaigns with ammonia pump components from collaborating partners.
• Ensure safe handling of ammonia in test setups.
• Design and wire data acquisition and control systems.
• Perform LabVIEW programming.
• Carry out mechanical design and FEM analysis using SolidWorks.
• Process large data sets of dynamic flow and pressure data using MATLAB.
• Process granular geometric data from CMM measurements for 3D analysis.

Education

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

SolidWorks

MATLAB

Calypso Software

PC Schematics

CMM Measurement

Job description

Om stillingenWe are looking for a full-time Research Assistant to join the section for Thermal Energy at DTU Construct for the development of a high-pressure ammonia flow rig.

Responsibilities and qualifications

You will be responsible for the development of a high-pressure ammonia flow rig and to conduct test campaigns with ammonia pump components from collaborating partners.

• Safe handling of ammonia and other liquified gases in test setups.
• Design and wiring electronic data acquisition and control systems using PC Schematics.
• LabView programming.
• Mechanical design and FEM analysis using Solid Works.
• Data processing of large experimental sets of dynamic flow and pressure data using statistical methods in MatLab.
• CMM (Coordinate Measurement Machine) measurement and preferably have experience with Calypso Software.
• Data processing large complex geometric data sets from CMM measurements for 3-dimensional analysis of tested pump components.

As a formal qualification, you must have a master’s degree in engineering or equivalent.

We offer

DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 1 year. You can read more about career paths at DTU here .

Further information

Further information may be obtained from Anders Ivarsson, [email] , DTU Construct. You can read more about Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at www.construct.dtu.dk. If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU - Moving to Denmark.

Application procedure

Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 24 August 2026 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc)

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

About DTU Construct

DTU Civil and Mechanical Engineering (DTU Construct) develops and utilises science and technical knowledge for the benefit of society and the sustainable development. We undertake research, education, innovation, and scientific advice of the highest quality within building design and processes, building construction and safety, building energy and technical services, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, coastal and maritime engineering, materials technology, manufacturing engineering, engineering systems design, design for sustainability, and thermal energy.

DTU - For the benefit of society since 1829DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.