PhD Researcher in Sustainable PtX Value Chains

Aalto University; Espoo; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Aalto University in Espoo invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher in the Sustainable Systems group, Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering. The project focuses on the sustainability of Power-to-X value chains and on developing cutting-edge computational frameworks.

You will push energy-transition modeling with Techno-Economic and Life Cycle analyses, MILP/MINLP methods, and cross‑sector optimization, under Prof. Rofice Dickson alongside a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, or closely related field.
• Solid experience applying mathematical programming (e.g., MILP, MINLP) to energy or process systems.
• Demonstrated skills in optimization or modeling environments (GAMS, Python, Julia, MATLAB).

Responsibilities

• Push the flexibility limits of energy transition pathways by modeling operational dynamics, storage, and variable feedstocks.
• Formulate Techno-Economic and Life Cycle‑driven MILP models to optimise cross‑sector PtX energy pathways.

Skills

Optimization background

Programming proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, or closely related field

Tools

GAMS

Python

Julia

MATLAB

Job description

Aalto University in Espoo invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher in the Sustainable Systems group, Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering. The project focuses on the sustainability of Power-to-X value chains and on developing cutting-edge computational frameworks.

You will push energy-transition modeling with Techno-Economic and Life Cycle analyses, MILP/MINLP methods, and cross‑sector optimization, under Prof. Rofice Dickson alongside a multidisciplinary team.