PhD Candidate: Integrated Energy & Carbon Systems

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU); Trondheim; On-site; NOK 522,000 - 638,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open and inclusive workplace

Pension fund SPK

Norwegian language training

Job summary

NTNU's Department of Energy and Process Engineering invites applications for a PhD Candidate in the CEPSE group to study integrated energy and carbon management systems, including DAC, district heating, and waste heat utilization. The project aims to design, optimize, and operate these systems for economic and environmental gains.

The appointment combines doctoral studies with active research, publications, and international collaboration under the supervision of the Head of Department in a

Qualifications

• You must meet admission requirements for the PhD programme as described by NTNU regulations.
• You must hold a Master’s degree in process systems engineering, chemical engineering, energy engineering or equivalent.
• The Master’s degree must be completed before start or by December 1, 2026.
• A strong academic record on the Master’s degree (B grade or better per NTNU scale) is required.
• Excellent written and spoken English and ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Complete the doctoral education until the PhD is awarded.
• Carry out high-quality research within the project scope.
• Publish in academic journals and present at conferences.
• Participate in international activities and research stays at foreign institutions.

Skills

English proficiency

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's in process systems engineering or related

5-year Norwegian study plan with 120 credits at master's level

Tools

Python

C++

Pyomo

GAMS

Aspen Plus

Aspen HYSYS

Job description

NTNU's Department of Energy and Process Engineering invites applications for a PhD Candidate in the CEPSE group to study integrated energy and carbon management systems, including DAC, district heating, and waste heat utilization. The project aims to design, optimize, and operate these systems for economic and environmental gains.

The appointment combines doctoral studies with active research, publications, and international collaboration under the supervision of the Head of Department in a