The Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Chemistry and Bioscience at Aalborg University, invites applications for a Postdoctoral position in heat recovery for desalination. The appointment starts from 1st May or soon thereafter, for a duration of 1 year and 11 months.

Job description

The Department of Chemistry and Bioscience provides cutting-edge research and teaching in biotechnology, biology, environmental science, chemistry, and chemical engineering. Our research solves important challenges for the benefit of society, and through research-based teaching, we educate independent, collaborative, and solution-oriented bachelors, graduates, and PhDs.
The department consists of around 230 employees and enrolled PhD Students, including 55 assistant, associate, and full professors. The researchers at the department conduct internationally competitive research within a range of topics and are involves in the publication of around 250 peer reviewed publications annually. At the department, we have ten high-profile research areas and individual researchers who deliver world-class applied and basic research with a mission-driven approach, and who contribute to the development of new technologies, methods, and new basic insights within natural science and engineering.
The department’s day-to-day management is handled by the head of department, the vice heads of research and education, and the head of the secretariat in collaboration with section leaders. You can read more about the departmenthere.
This position is funded by the VILLUM P2X Accelerator Program(VPX) in Denmark, a program aimed at bridging the gap between academic research and commercial success. VPX provides extensive support in both scientific and entrepreneurial domains, helping transform P2X concepts from university research into thriving startups or industry applications.

We are searching for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team, a forefront spin-out specializing in ultrapure water production for offshore green hydrogen. The focus of this position is to improve the heat management within electrolyzer systems vital to our water production technology. 

The ideal candidate should meet the following qualifications:

• Possession of a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in areas such as thermal management, heat transfer, electrolyzer systems, power to X, etc., coupled with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including practical experience with pilot systems, data analysis, and modeling.
• A collaborative nature, capable of working in a multidisciplinary team, and open to acquiring new skills.
• Project management experience and a driven approach to achieving research goals.
• Methodical and systematic in work practices, with the ability to operate independently.
• An integrative and cooperative personality, possessing excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent proficiency in both written and verbal English communication.

Please be aware that due to the entrepreneurial focus of this role, it does NOT involve typical academic tasks such as writing/reviewing scientific papers or teaching. It aligns more closely with the responsibilities of an employee in a spinout company.

We offer:

A dynamic workplace with high professionalism and efficiency, a good working environment, and with a focus on work-life balance. We strive for a culture with collaboration that promotes openness and curiosity towards new initiatives and ideas and with a constructive approach to problem-solving. As an employee at the department, you will be part of an international research environment, with a focus on innovation, knowledge sharing, and excellence as well as interdisciplinary collaborations.

You may obtain further information about the scientific aspects of the project from Postdoc Xianzheng Ma,xm@bio.aau.dk and from the following link:https://vpx.dtu.dk.

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.

For further information concerning the application procedure please contact Camilla Bjerregaard Bock by mail est-ef-hr@adm.aau.dk or phone(+45) 9940 9582.

Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force and procedures can be seen here 

Wages and employment

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.  

Ref number

2024-224-05737

Deadline: 2024-03-05 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Chemistry and Bioscience

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