PhD Candidate: Industrial High-Temp Heat Pumps

Ntnu; Trondheim; Hybrid; NOK 480,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

NTNU in Trondheim invites applications for a PhD Candidate position within the Refrigeration research group of the Department of Energy and Process Engineering. The project focuses on Industrial High-Temperature Heat Pumps (IndHTHP) and collaboration with SINTEF Energi AS.

The candidate will pursue a doctoral degree during the KSP project period starting early 2027. The role includes developing dynamic models, evaluating cycle concepts, and conducting experiments with access to NTNU and SINTEF

Qualifications

• Master's degree in refrigeration engineering, with a major independent project (minimum 30 ECTS).
• Master's degree must be completed before September 2026.
• Strong and relevant academic background with grade equal to B or better on NTNU's scale.
• Experience in dynamic modelling of energy systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate.
• Carry out high-quality research within the project framework.
• Develop and validate dynamic simulation models using Modelica and libraries.
• Analyse and optimise novel heat pump cycle architectures and working fluids.
• Evaluate techno-economic performance and industrial applicability.
• Design, conduct and analyse laboratory experiments and field demonstrations.
• Publish academic papers and participate in P&P group activities.
• Engage in international activities and supervise 1–2 master projects yearly.

Skills

Dynamic modelling

Modelica

Control strategies

Energy systems

Education

Master's degree in refrigeration engineering

Tools

Modelica

Laboratory equipment

Job description

NTNU in Trondheim invites applications for a PhD Candidate position within the Refrigeration research group of the Department of Energy and Process Engineering. The project focuses on Industrial High-Temperature Heat Pumps (IndHTHP) and collaboration with SINTEF Energi AS.

The candidate will pursue a doctoral degree during the KSP project period starting early 2027. The role includes developing dynamic models, evaluating cycle concepts, and conducting experiments with access to NTNU and SINTEF