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Aalborg University, Department of Energy, Campus Esbjerg, invites applications for a three-year PhD Stipend from October 1st or soon hereafter in dynamic modelling, simulation and optimization of Power-to-X processes for renewable fuel production. The project is primarily rooted in process engineering while also addressing the interaction between Power-to-X plants and the electrical grid. You will contribute to interdisciplinary research spanning process engineering, power engineering and sustainable energy systems and help develop future large-scale Power-to-X solutions.
Your work tasks
In this PhD fellowship at AAU Energy, you will work with dynamic modeling, simulation and optimization of Power-to-X processes for renewable fuel production, such as green methanol and sustainable aviation fuel produced through Fischer–Tropsch and methanol-to-jet pathways. The project primarily focuses on the process-engineering aspects of renewable fuel production, with particular emphasis on the interactions among the electrical grid, electrolysers, fuel-synthesis processes, energy storage and heat integration in integrated Power-to-X systems.
You will develop and apply physics-based process models that describe the behavior of Power-to-X plants under varying operating conditions. This includes modelling electrolysers, fuel-synthesis units and supporting energy-system components and analyzing how these systems can operate efficiently and flexibly in response to fluctuations in renewable electricity generation, energy prices and wider energy-system conditions. The work will combine process simulation with operational optimization, techno-economic assessment and model validation.
The research will also examine the coordinated operation and control of Power-to-X processes, electrolysers and energy-storage systems in interaction with the electrical grid. You will contribute to research on grid-supporting operation and control strategies for integrated Power-to-X plants.
You will carry out your research in close collaboration with academic and industrialpartners in Denmark and across Europe. The position includes, among others, preparing scientific publications, presenting results at conferences and workshops, and participating in project meetings and activities. You will also make a limited contribution to teaching or supervision at Aalborg University, for example by supervising bachelor’s and master’s students working on relevant topics.
Your competencies
You have, or are about to obtain, a master’s degree in chemical engineering, process engineering, mechanical engineering, energy engineering, sustainable energy engineering or a closely related field. You bring a solid foundation in areas such as process modelling, thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, process dynamics and control, optimization or energy-system analysis, and you are interested in applying these disciplines to Power-to-X and renewable fuel production.
You have experience with process-modelling tools such as Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS or other related software and are motivated to develop and apply dynamic models of energy and chemical processes. You are familiar with programming languages and computational tools. Expertise in a particular software package is not required, but experience with one or more computational environments, such as MATLAB, Python or similar tools, will support your work in the project. Knowledge of Power-to-X, electrolysis, renewable fuels, process integration or energy storage will be advantageous.
Knowledge of electrical power systems, electricity markets, grid integration or the control of grid-connected energy systems would strengthen your profile but is not a requirement for the position. The core academic profile sought is within process engineering or a related discipline. You should have an interest in and motivation to learn about the interaction between Power-to-X plants and the electrical grid, including how process-level operation and control affect plant flexibility and system-level performance.
You are able to work independently while contributing actively to an interdisciplinary and international research environment. You enjoy collaborating with colleagues and external partners and are comfortable discussing technical ideas across disciplinary boundaries.
You have good analytical abilities, scientific curiosity, and the ability to document and communicate your work clearly in writing and presentations. You have strong written and spoken English skills suitable for scientific collaboration and publication. We value your motivation and potential to develop across disciplines, and you are not expected to have prior expertise in every aspect of the project from the outset.
Qualification requirements
PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master's degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School of Engineering and Science in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 1124 of September 19, 2025 on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed at regular points in time. As part of the PhD study, you are among other things required to complete PhD courses corresponding to 30 ECTS, gain experience with teaching or other forms of knowledge dissemination and complete an external research stay outside of Aalborg University, preferably 3-6 months at a foreign research institution.
Who we are
You will join the Fluid & Process research group at AAU Energy, Campus Esbjerg, where you will become part of an international and interdisciplinary research environment combining process, chemical, energy, and electrical engineering. The group works with modeling, simulation, control, optimization, and experimental validation of fluid and energy systems, with applications including Power-to-X, carbon capture and utilization, green fuels, and sector coupling. The working culture is collaborative and informal, with close interaction among academic staff, postdoctoral researchers, PhD fellows, and students. We share an ambition to contribute to the green transition through research with practical relevance.
At Campus Esbjerg, you will work alongside academic staff, postdoctoral researchers, and PhD fellows across a range of energy-related disciplines. The campus setting supports close day-to-day collaboration across disciplines and research projects.
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.
You can read more about AAU Energy at www.energy.aau.dk.
How to apply
Your application must include the following:
- 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.
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 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.
Read more about The Doctoral School of Engineering and Science
Salary and terms of employment
When pursuing a PhD at Aalborg University, you'll receive a stipend which includes both salary
and pension benefits. The base salary starts at a minimum of 31.242,75 DKK before taxes, with an
additional 18,07% added for pension contributions. However, the final salary can be negotiated
based on your qualifications and experience, with seniority playing a key role in determining the
main salary.
Read more about pension options here.
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.
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.
The Danish Institute for Advanced Study (DIAS) and the Software Engineering units of the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) seek an outstanding candidate to fill a tenure track Fellow (Assistant Professor level) position in the field of Software Engineering. The candidate is expected to start on January 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.
The application deadline is September 15, 2026, at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST)
We are looking for a researcher with clear potential for research excellence who thrives in and is inspired by interdisciplinary collaboration. The ideal candidate will be expected to contribute to high-quality research in their field while embracing DIAS’s mission of curiosity-driven inquiry and interdisciplinary dialogue. The successful candidate should have a strong and promising research profile, with potential for attracting external research funding, and a demonstrated ability to work across disciplines. The candidate will be attached to both the Department and DIAS and should be prepared to engage in multiple and diverse research environments at SDU.
Who are we looking for
We seek a researcher with expertise in the field of Software Engineering, who is eager to develop their research career within the DIAS framework. The candidate should aim to bridge Software Engineering with the research areas of Quantum Computing and/or Artificial Intelligence. The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
A commitment to engaging in boundary-crossing interdisciplinary research and dialogue.
A strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, contributing to research that bridges multiple fields.
Strong interest in driving internationally competitive research activities at the highest level of ambition.
Engagement in various forms of research dissemination, including interdisciplinary research and dialogue.
Qualifications
Successful applicants must:
Hold a PhD or similar qualifications within relevant fields of software engineering or computer science.
Exhibit curiosity-driven research excellence, thinking beyond traditional boundaries.
Be fluent in English.
Show potential for attracting external research funding. Experience in applying for external funding and a strong international network, are considered comparative advantages.
Have research publications that demonstrate their excellence and broad thinking.
The Danish Institute for Advanced Study (DIAS)
DIAS at SDU is a hub for interdisciplinary excellence at and beyond the frontier of knowledge, bringing together outstanding researchers from various disciplines to foster groundbreaking interdisciplinary research and bold innovation. DIAS nurtures a collaborative and curiosity-driven environment, encouraging scholars to think outside the box and challenge conventional boundaries. The institute values open-minded exploration and an ambitious yet collegial atmosphere with a strong sense of community. Researchers affiliated with DIAS are expected to contribute actively to DIAS activities, and engage in interdisciplinary collaborations across faculties and departments, both nationally and internationally.
The Software Engineering units at the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute
The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute is an internationally recognized institute, which has maintained a leading position in robotics for more than three decades. The department is the 2nd largest department at SDU, with more than 230 staff members and 1500 students. The institute has over the last decades expanded its activities in software engineering including building several strong research centres at the SDU campuses in Odense, Vejle and Sønderborg. Thereby, the institute today covers a wide range of areas in robotics, software, AI, and applied informatics.
Additional information
For further information about being a professor at DIAS, please contact DIAS director Sten Rynning at +45 6550 2193 or via email at director-dias@sdu.dk.
For more questions about the position please contact LEGO® Chair and Professor Mikkel Baun Kjærgaard, mbkj@mmmi.sdu.dk, +45 2197 2447.
Application, salary, and employment terms
The candidate will be attached to the Software Engineering units at the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute in Vejle and Odense (based on final negotiations) and is also expected to participate DIAS activities and interdisciplinary cooperation in Odense regularly.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state with the associated circular on the protocol for the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for tenure track assistant professor as described herein. Persons employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial assessment, be exempted from time registration, also known as a “self-organizer”.
Further information on salary and taxation.
The tenure track programme the Faculty of Engineering is aimed at the most talented scholars who have established a high level in their current research and other professional work, and those who possess exceptional potential to achieve the highest international level within their research area. Candidates enter at the assistant professor level (for up to 6 years) and, upon successful completion, will be promoted to a permanent position associate professor, subject to a positive assessment by an expert committee. Indicators of relevant scholarly merits include documented independent scholarly output, ground-breaking publications, achievement of excellence grants, and international research network.
Teaching obligations will be reduced compared to a standard professorship at SDU, allowing more time for research and leadership activities.
To qualify for the position, you must have obtained a PhD or similar degree by the application deadline.
Application requirements
The application must include the following:
Letter of motivation that clearly explains the applicant's interest, qualifications, and motivation for the position.
Detailed CV including documentation of experience, and contacts for possible references.
An elaborate research and funding plan (max 4 pages) for the next three years including a description of synergy with the department's activities and the potential to benefit from DIAS’s interdisciplinary environment.
Master’s and PhD degree certificates or equivalent (original and an official English translation).
Complete list of publications, indicating which publications are most relevant for the position.
Up to five of the most relevant research articles – if you submit a monograph, it counts as 3 articles. Please upload a pdf for each publication. For co-authored publications, briefly describe the extent of the co-authorship or your contribution to the publications (please do this for each co-authored publication). You can do so by using this form or by describing the co-authorship in such a way that the committee can assess the extent of your contribution.
Teaching Portfolio as documentation for teaching and learning experience as well as supervision qualifications. Any format is acceptable, but you can find inspiration for structuring your teaching portfolio on the Faculty's teaching portfolio page.
All application materials must be submitted in English, and only applications written in English will be considered.
We recommend that international applicants take the time to visit websites of Work in Denmark and the International Staff Office at SDU. Here you can find information and facts about moving to, working and living in Denmark.
Submission guidelines
All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration number) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked, allow binding and may not be password protected.
Motivated application must be uploaded under ‘Cover letter’ (max. 5 MB), Curriculum Vitae must be uploaded under ‘Resume’ (max 5 MB). All other documents must be uploaded under ‘Miscellaneous documents’ (max 10 files with a maximum 50 MB per file).
Assessment
Shortlisting may be used as part of the assessment process. Read about shortlisting at SDU.
Assessment of applications will be done under the existing Appointment Order for universities. Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. The committee may request additional information, and, if so, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the necessary material.
When the assessment committee has submitted its report, the applicant will receive the part of the evaluation that concerns them.
Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation and references may be obtained.
About SDU
SDU is committed to fostering a diverse staff that reflects society’s diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of personal background.
SDU was founded in 1966 and now has over 27,000 students, nearly 20% of whom are international. SDU employs more than 3,800 staff and offers 115 study programmes across disciplines such as the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, and engineering. While SDU’s main campus is in Odense, it also has campuses in other locations.
Equal opportunity employment
The University of Southern Denmark is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected status.
The University of Southern Denmark wishes our staff to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position. SDU conducts research in critical technologies, which, due to the risk of unwanted knowledge transfer, are subject to a number of security measures. Therefore, based on information from open sources, background checks may be conducted on candidates for the position.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted electronically via the "Apply online" link provided in the job posting.
If you experience technical problems, please contact our email support.
The application deadline is September 15, 2026, at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST)