PhD Power-to-X Esbjerg - Elektrolyse & Grøn Brændstof

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Collaboration with industry is an important part of the research environment, and many research and student projects are developed with external partners to address real-world engineering challenges. We aim to provide a supportive working environment with a healthy balance between professional commitments and life outside work.

The fellowship offers strong opportunities for professional and academic development. As part of the three-year PhD program, you will conduct independent research under supervision and complete PhD courses corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS. Courses may be taken at Aalborg University or other relevant institutions in Denmark and abroad. You will have opportunities to participate in specialized courses, summer schools, international conferences, and project workshops. The position will also provide experience in scientific publishing, research dissemination, teaching or student supervision, interdisciplinary project work, and collaboration with industrial partners. AAU Energy offers access to modern experimental and computational facilities supporting research in sustainable energy systems. At Campus Esbjerg, these include facilities for thermal and fluid processes, electrical engineering, power electronics, renewable-energy control, offshore energy systems, and Power-to-X. The research environment is being further strengthened through the C-TECH initiative, which is establishing a modular test site for carbon capture, electrolysis, and methanol synthesis at Campus Esbjerg. The facility is intended to support research, education, and industrial collaboration in Power-to-X and carbon capture, utilization, and storage. This creates an attractive setting for a PhD project connecting process modeling with industrial validation and integrated sustainable-energy systems.

Campus Esbjerg is located in one of Denmark’s major energy and offshore hubs, providing favorable conditions for collaboration with companies involved in renewable energy, Power-to-X, offshore technologies, and the wider energy transition. The relatively compact campus supports close professional relationships, close interaction with supervisors and colleagues, and collaboration across research and educational activities.

How to apply

• Application, stating reasons for applying and qualifications in relation to the position
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Diplomas (bachelor’s and master’s degree diploma, including grades)
• Project description (4-5 pages), that: describes the applicant’s initial thoughts and ideas related to the specific project applied for. This includes a brief state-of-the-art (including short list of references), a time schedule and how the applicant intends to shed light on the project objectives.
• Other relevant documents

The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University’s website.

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Further information 

The assessment of candidates for the position will be carried out by qualified experts. Shortlisting will be applied. This means that after the application deadline, the head of the department, with the assistance of the hiring committee, will select the applicants to be assessed. All applicants will be informed whether they have been shortlisted for assessment or not.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.

Salary and terms of employment

At Aalborg University’s Doctoral School, engineering PhD students enjoy unique career development opportunities. These include personalized DISC profile assessments with feedback, career-focused courses, and networking events with trade unions, employers, and other relevant parties. Learn more about these initiatives at our Career Hub.

The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish).

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (in Danish). There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position.

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