Postdoc in Thermal Engineering (2024-224-05941)

Postdoc in Thermal Engineering (2024-224-05941)

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, AAU Energy, a position as Postdoc in thermal engineering is open for appointment from 1 October 2024 or soon hereafter. The position is for a period of 2 years, with a possible extension to 30 April 2027.

Jobbeskrivelse
Aalborg University contributes to the knowledge building of the global society as well as the development of prosperity, welfare and culture of Danish society. This is accomplished through research, research-based education, public sector services and knowledge collaboration. Aalborg University educates students for the future and activities are based on a dynamic and transformative collaboration with the surrounding
community.

AAU Energy is a dynamic engineering research department in continuous growth and inspiring surroundings.
AAU Energy has a very international environment and covers all areas of clean and sustainable energy systems of the future within electrical, thermal and mechatronic energy technology. AAU Energy has campuses in both Aalborg and Esbjerg, this position is located in Aalborg.

The mission is to be world leading in both research and research-based education of the energy engineers of the future. AAU Energy has approx. 300 employees of many nationalities, of which 25 are administrative staff. In addition, AAU Energy constantly has approx. 50-70 guest researchers from around the world.

Research and teaching are in the absolute world elite in the field of energy, and we have extensive and leading workshop and laboratory facilities, where research and innovation are carried out in direct collaboration with industry to a great extent. The position is offered in relation to the research program"Bioenergy and Bioproducts" and the Postdoc will be positioned in the Thermal Engineering section.

Research areas will be within comprehensive CFD modelling of oxy-fuel combustion of biomass(or biomass/ coal co-firing) in a 30MW circulating fluidized bed(CFB) boiler, CFD validation with existing experimental data in the boiler, and then CFD-based virtual testing of this boiler for advancing oxy-fuel CFB technology(e.g., new gas-staging, oxygen-staging, oxy-steam combustion). It will be exciting to closely collaborate with highly competent partners across the EU on different oxy-combustion CCS technologies such as oxy-CFB, CLC, and oxy-MILD.

The successful applicant should have a PhD degree in thermal, mechanical, or the relevant field, and should have evidenced experience in advanced CFD modelling of turbulent, dense multiphase, reacting flows. Previous experience in CFB simulations and in use of Ansys Fluent is an advantage.

Salary and Career:
When pursuing a PD at Aalborg University, you'll receive a salary which includes both salary and pension benefits. The base salary starts at a minimum of DKK 34,236 per month before taxes, with an additional 17%
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 optionshere.

You may obtain further professional information from Associate Professor Chungen Yin, phone+4599409279, [email protected].

Qualification requirements:
Appointment as Postdoc presupposes scientific qualifications at PhD–level or similar scientific qualifications. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment. Appointment as a Postdoc cannot exceed a period of four years in total at Aalborg University.

The application must contain the following:

• A motivated text wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Copies of relevant diplomas(Master of Science and PhD). On request you could be asked for an official English translation.
• Scientific qualifications. A complete list of publications must be attached with an indication of the works the applicant wishes to be considered. You may attach up to 5 publications.
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations and the like.
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position. References/recommendations.
• Personal data.

The applications are only to be submitted online by using the"Apply online" button below.

Shortlisting will be applied. After the review of any objections regarding the assessment committee, the head of department, with assistance from the chair of the assessment committee, selects the candidates to be assessed. All applicants will be informed as to whether they will advance to assessment or not.

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

Read more about AAU atwww.aau.dk.
Read more about the AAU Energy atwww.energy.aau.dk.

For further information concerning the application procedure, please contact Hanne Skovrider, HR-Servicecentre EST by [email protected]

Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force and procedures can be seenhere.

Løn og ansættelsesvilkår
Employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities(the Appointment Order) and the Ministry of Finance's current Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement for state-employed academics.

Ansøgningsfrist
2024-07-28

Ref. nummer
2024-224-05941

Afdeling
AAU Energy