Postdoc: MD & Process Simulation for High-Temp Storage

Qabird; Delft; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Qabird is seeking a PhD-level researcher to investigate molten salts for high-temperature thermal energy storage, using a combination of molecular dynamics and process-scale simulations. You will connect molecular insights to engineering performance to advance sustainable chemical production.

Situated in the Heat Transformation Technology Section of the Process & Energy department, you will collaborate with TU Delft and industry partners across the Netherlands, contributing to both fundamental

Qualifications

• PhD in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, physics, or related field.
• Experience with molecular simulation and/or process modelling and simulation.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics and heat and mass transfer.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Investigate molten salts for high-temperature thermal energy storage using molecular dynamics and process-scale simulations.
• Link molecular-level understanding to engineering-scale performance.
• Collaborate with TU Delft faculty and industrial partners across the Netherlands.

Skills

Molecular simulation

Process modelling

English communication

Education

PhD in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, physics, or related field

Job description

Qabird is seeking a PhD-level researcher to investigate molten salts for high-temperature thermal energy storage, using a combination of molecular dynamics and process-scale simulations. You will connect molecular insights to engineering performance to advance sustainable chemical production.

Situated in the Heat Transformation Technology Section of the Process & Energy department, you will collaborate with TU Delft and industry partners across the Netherlands, contributing to both fundamental