PhD Position in Flexible Integration: The Center for Life Cycle Engineering at the Department of Green Technology, University of Southern Denmark, invites applications for a 3-year PhD position in dynamic performance of electrolyzers and power-to-X technologies and their role in smart energy systems. This position is available from 1 January 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.
PhD Position in Flexible Integration of Electrolyzers and Power-to-X Technologies into Smart Energy Systems
Summary Table:
| Location | Odense, Denmark |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 years |
| Start Date | 1 January 2025 (or ASAP) |
| Application Deadline | 30 June 2024 at 11.59 PM (CET/CEST) |
Study Area: The PhD position focuses on the dynamic performance of electrolyzers and power-to-X technologies in smart energy systems.
Scholarship Description: Flexibility is key to tackling the variability of renewable energy sources and a flexible electricity demand-side process can potentially reduce fuel production cost. Besides, the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of power-to-X technologies highly depend on the type of electrolysis technology and electrolyzer operating hours on the site. As demonstrated, flexibility in the electrolysis technology is crucial to integrate the massive fluctuating renewable capacities necessary to meet climate goals cost-effectively. This project compares the dynamic performance of different types of electrolyzers in a power-to-X system under the framework of high installed wind and solar power capacities that we will have in Denmark in the near future, and assuming the other varying background conditions, i.e. the hour-by-hour electricity price variations, seasonal variation of CO2 availability, seasonal and daily variation of district heating demand, 24-hour variations in electricity grid capacity at electrolyzer location and potential seasonal variations in heat supply from waste incineration at electrolyzer locations.
Eligibility: We are seeking a candidate with a master’s degree or its equivalent in Mechanical or Energy Engineering or a related field, who possesses a curious mindset and is highly motivated to pursue a PhD in the field of power-to-X. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a good understanding of energy system modeling, role of power-to-X in decarbonized energy systems, sector-coupling and holistic optimization of smart energy systems, where various sectors are interconnected. Fluency in both spoken and written English is imperative for this position.
Required Documents:
- Motivated application.
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
- Verified copies of the official bachelor diploma and master’s diploma and transcripts of exams, both the original documents and in professional English translation.
- Completed TEK PhD application form for 5+3 applicants.
- Completed TEK PhD form for calculation grade point average.
- An official document describing the grading scheme of the awarding universities (if not Danish).
How to Apply: Before applying, candidates are expected to read the Faculty information for prospective PhD students, the SDU information on how to apply and specific faculty information for application at the Faculty of Engineering. The application must be in English and include the required documents listed above.
Last Date: The application deadline is 30 June 2024 at 11.59 PM (CET/CEST).
