At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, AAU Energy, a position as Postdoc in AI-augmented process control, is open for appointment from 01 July 2026 or soon hereafter. The duration of the position is two years.
Your work tasks
The main task of this postdoc position will dedicate on research and development of advanced process control augmented by some AI techniques, e.g., using reinforcement learning, for offshore industrial produced water treatment processes. The developed methods/solutions should be tested and demonstrated on a globally leading pilot-plant sited at Aalborg University. There are also potentials to be tested at relevant industrial partners’ installations at the late stage of the project. This position is fully supported by a new EUDP project named ARROiW – Advanced Recording for Reduction of Oil-in-Water, which aims to develop advanced online oil-in-water sensing and control technologies applicable for offshore industrial processes. The ARROiW project involves academic partners as Aalborg University, Technical University of Denmark and Copenhagen University, as well as relevant industrial partners.
The position is offered in relation to the research group "Fluid & Process" and the Postdoc will be
positioned to the Esbjerg Section. Research areas will be within Advanced Process Monitoring and Control.
Your competencies
The candidate should have a PhD degree in control or automation or relevant. Some experiences in AI-enhanced/augmented/integrated process control development gives high priority. The project also involves some activities in pilot-plant testing and potentially on-site industrial testing, thereby the candidate should be aware that some experimental validation work is also needed, but a pre-knowledge of the concerned offshore industrial processes is not requested.
The applicant must have a relevant professional and/or educational background within control
engineering/process control/automation or relevant.
Qualification requirements
Appointment as postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level. '
Who we are
AAU Energy is a dynamic and internationally oriented research department at Aalborg University, dedicated to developing clean and sustainable energy systems. Our research spans electrical, thermal, and mechatronic energy technologies, and we work closely with industry and academic partners to address real-world energy challenges.
The department is located in both Aalborg and Esbjerg, and this position is based at the Esbjerg campus. AAU Energy employs approximately 300 staff members from diverse national backgrounds, including 39 technical and administrative staff, and regularly hosts 20-30 guest researchers from around the world.
We offer advanced laboratory and workshop facilities, and a collaborative environment that supports innovation, knowledge sharing, and professional development.
Learn more about AAU Energy at www.energy.aau.dk.
How to apply
Your application must include the following:
- Application, stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Diplomas (master's degree diploma and PhD diploma)
- List of publications, with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. You may attach a maximum of five publications.
- Documentation of teaching qualifications if relevant.
- Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations etc.
- Additional qualifications in relation to the position
- References/recommendations
You can read more about the requirements for your application here.
The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University's website.
Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position.
Do you have any questions?
If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.
Further information
Read more about our recruitment process here
The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.
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
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) and protocol on certain terms of employment of 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) (only in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (only in Danish).
There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position.
Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.