Tenure Track Researcher in Thermal Energy Storage and Solar Resource

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). 

Application procedure

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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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