DTU Tenure Track Researcher in Thermal Energy Storage and Solar Resource - DTU Construct

DTU Civil and Mechanical Engineering is seeking a researcher in the Section for Energy and Services. Research is focused on the fields of large-scale thermal energy storage and solar energy systems.
DTU Civil and Mechanical Engineering is seeking a researcher in the Section for Energy and Services with a focus on thermal energy storage and solar energy systems.

As a researcher in the section, you will be conducting research related to the energy efficiency of buildings, building services, solar energy systems, solar resource assessment, and thermal energy storage. The section is committed to advancing research that supports the design of energy-efficient, durable buildings with optimal indoor climates and supporting the transition to absolute sustainability.

Responsibilities and qualifications
You will be engaged in cutting-edge research in the fields of thermal energy storage and solar energy systems. The research focuses on theoretical and experimental investigations of large-scale thermal energy storage, as well as the assessment and modeling of solar energy systems.

The research consists of parallel theoretical and experimental activities, for instance, developing and applying numerical modeling tools, conducting laboratory and field investigations, contributing to scientific software, and creating and validating scientific datasets.

We are looking for candidates who have experience in several of the areas below:

• Operation analysis and performance assessment of thermal energy systems
• Integration of large-scale thermal energy systems in the district heating grid
• Monitoring of thermal energy systems in the laboratory and full-scale real-world demonstrations
• Data analysis and programming
• Mathematical modelling and simulations of thermal energy systems (TRNSYS, Modelica, etc.)
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Conduct field campaigns of solar radiation measurements
• Assess modelled solar resource products using ground irradiance data
• Development and management of scientific research projects
• Ability to work independently, to plan and carry out complicated tasks

You must contribute to the teaching of courses. DTU employs two working languages: Danish and English. You are expected to be fluent in at least one of these languages, and in time are expected to master both.

As formal qualification you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).

You will be assessed against the responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria:

• Research experience
• Experience and quality of teaching
• Research vision and potential
• International impact and experience
• Societal impact
• Innovativeness, including commercialization and collaboration with industry
• Leadership, collaboration, and interdisciplinary skills
• Communication skills

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The position is part of DTU’s Tenure Track program. Read more about the program and the recruitment process here.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Head of Section Toke Rammer Nielsen, DTU Construct, torni@dtu.dk.

You can read more about Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at www.construct.dtu.dk.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 7 April 2025 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• Vision for teaching and research for the tenure track period
• CV including employment history, list of publications, H-index and ORCID (see http://orcid.org/)
• Teaching portfolio including documentation of teaching experience
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

DTU Civil and Mechanical Engineering develops and utilizes science and technical knowledge for the benefit of society and sustainable development. We undertake research, education, innovation, and scientific advice of the highest quality within building design and processes, building construction and safety, building energy and installation, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, materials technology, manufacturing engineering, engineering design and thermal energy systems.

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