Postdocs in Power-to-X and Energy Storage - DTU Wind

If you dream about helping secure the green energy transition by developing technologies for power and energy system resilience, such as large-scale energy conversion and storage, here is your chance to join our work on power-to-X (PtX) and energy storage.

We invite applications for two postdoc positions in the field of PtX, electrolysis, electro-thermal energy storage such as phase change material storage (PCM), and large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS). The vacancies are offered in the Power and Energy Systems division for a period of 3 years with a focus on experimental research-based technology integration, modeling, control, and data-driven analysis and toolset development. Here is the chance to work in a pleasant team atmosphere, dive into research and at the same time develop your academic and personal skills.

The Power and Energy Systems division (PES) is part of the renowned Department of Wind and Energy Systems, DTU. PES resides at two campuses (Risø and Lyngby) and promotes cutting-edge research in sustainable, reliable, and cost-efficient energy systems for the benefit of society. At the Department of Wind and Energy Systems, you will benefit from the advantages of a creative and inspiring work environment shared with about 400 highly skilled and motivated colleagues.

Responsibilities 
As a postdoc you will conduct research and assist with teaching in the field of power and energy grid resilience, fuel shift through PtX-plants, storage, and energy systems integration. You will work closely with colleagues in a fast-developing team.

Your professional focus will cover several of the items:

• Pioneer research in modelling and control within PtX and storage applications
• Analysis and modelling based on data-driven, physical and hybrid approaches
• Drive and operate experimental facilities (electrolysis, PCM, BESS, etc.) and develop tools related to PtX testing, modelling, control, and energy system integration
• Co-supervise BSc, MSc, and PhD students and contribute to other educational activities
• Attract research funding with support from the department
• Disseminate your work at conferences and peer-reviewed journals
• Network with international research bodies, academic institutions, and industry 
• Qualifications
• The successful candidate would ideally fulfill more of the following points
• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with a focus on energy systems
• Strong skills in data-driven analysis and modelling, simulation, control, and validation
• Familiar with modeling of PtX and storage technologies, model predictive control, machine learning, or reinforcement learning
• Proficiency in Python and contemporary software ecosystem for optimization, dada management, and API development
• Experience with teaching and supervision
• Experience with IoT, edge computing, and cloud integration
• Experience with driving research funding proposals
• Experience in international collaboration across academic institutions/research groups
• Capable of presenting research in reports and scientific publications. 

Desired Personal Characteristic

• Honest and transparent
• Self-motivated and eager to learn
• Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a project team

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

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.  

• 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 period of employment is 3 years. Your workplace will either be at DTU Risø Campus or DTU Lyngby campus, Denmark. Starting date 1 November 2025 or according to mutual agreement. The position is full-time.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

• Further information
• Further information may be obtained from the Head of Section, Associate Professor Chresten Træholt (ctra@dtu.dk), Senior Researcher Shi You (shyo@dtu.dk) or Senior Researcher Yi Zong (yizo@dtu.dk).

You can read more about DTU Wind and Energy Systems at https://wind.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 16 September 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)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications 
• A 2-page research statement (max 1000 words), highlighting achievements, methodology, research objectives and their relevance to the field PtX and storage

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.

The Department of Wind and Energy Systems is one of the world’s largest centers of wind energy and energy systems research and knowledge, with a staff of more than 400 people from 37 countries working in research, innovation, research-based consulting, and education. DTU Wind and Energy Systems has approximately 90 PhD students. The department’s cross-disciplinary research is organized through strategic research programmes that collaborate with Danish and international universities, research institutions, and organizations, as well as the wind industry.

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