PhD in Scale-Up of CO2-Driven Energy Storage

Delft University of Technology; Delft; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Delft University of Technology invites applications for a four-year PhD position in the CO2URAGE programme, focusing on scale-up of energy storage via sorption-enhanced CO2 conversion to fuels and chemicals. The project combines experimental work with advanced in-situ measurements.

You will work within the Process & Energy department, collaborate with TU Delft, TNO and industry, and be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School with a tailored training program.

Qualifications

• MSc degree in Mechanical engineering, Chemical engineering, Applied physics, or related field.
• Experience with measurements and reactor modeling and/or CFD.
• Fluent in English; willing to learn Dutch.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and perform experimental work for scale-up of energy storage via sorption-enhanced CO2 conversion.
• Collaborate with TU Delft, TNO, and industry partners.
• Develop reactor models and CFD for process optimization.
• Assess and document results with rigorous analysis.

Skills

MSc in Mechanical engineering

MSc in Chemical engineering

MSc in Applied physics

Measurements

Reactor modeling

CFD

English communication

Education

MSc degree

Job description

Delft University of Technology invites applications for a four-year PhD position in the CO2URAGE programme, focusing on scale-up of energy storage via sorption-enhanced CO2 conversion to fuels and chemicals. The project combines experimental work with advanced in-situ measurements.

You will work within the Process & Energy department, collaborate with TU Delft, TNO and industry, and be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School with a tailored training program.