PostDoc position in Sustainable Cooling and Heating Technologies

The Faculty of Engineering of the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for a 2-year postdoc position in the area of sustainable cooling and heating technologies. The candidate will be offered the exciting opportunity to help with the implementation of the laboratory hosting a novel transcritical CO2 vapour-compression cooling and heating system as well as to perform experimental and numerical work on the same system. All the activities will be carried out in close collaboration with relevant local industrial partners.

Unique opportunity

The research group working on Sustainable Cooling and Heating Technologies is a newly established investigation unit in the recently founded Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (DME). DME is building up a Mechanical Engineering Degree and laboratories to support the educational activities as well as its research and commercial activities. Therefore, the candidate will have the unique opportunity to influence the further development of both the new research group and DME.

Workplace description

The Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering covers innovation, research and education spanning from fundamentals to applications of engineering science. All our courses are taught in English reflecting the fact that more than half our students and staff are internationals. The “Cool & Hot” research group is located at SDU's beautiful campus in Sønderborg, in the inspiring building of Alsion, which is a centre for science, culture and learning in the heart of Sønderborg and perched on the strait of water separating the island of Als from the mainland. The university has very close relations to the industry in Sønderborg, Southern Denmark and Northern Germany. A significant fraction of the projects in the centre are conducted in close cooperation with the industry, which count world leading companies in growing fields, such as e-mobility, climate solutions and energy efficiency.

Job description

The successful candidate will:

• be the key person helping with the implementation of the laboratory hosting a novel transcritical CO2 vapour-compression cooling and heating system as well as performing experimental and numerical activities on the same system;
• be able to be involved in the daily supervision of Master and Bachelor students working on similar scientific topics;
• have to publish her/his work in scientific journals with high impact;
• be able to might assist in teaching activities;
• be able to be engaged in funding applications.

Profile and requirements

The successful candidate should have:

• a Ph.D. degree in Energy (or Mechanical) Engineering (or similar);
• strong background in Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Energy Conversion Systems;
• experience in experimental activities;
• experience in implementing advanced simulation models of energy systems (preferably of vapour-compression cooling and/or heating systems);
• great capacities to work both in team and independently;
• strong communication skills in English, both spoken and written.

Contact information

For further information, please visit www.sdu.dk/dme and contact Associate Professor Lars Duggen, (Head of Centre for Industrial Mechanics, tel. +45 6550 1640, e-mail: [email protected] ) or Associate Professor Paride Gullo (tel. +45 6550 7314, email: [email protected] ).

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 position is limited in time for 2 years. Starting date is on 9 January 2023 (or according to mutual agreement). The employment will cease without further notice at the end of the period. However, given appropriate finances, the possibility for contract extension is available depending on the candidate’s performance.

Applications must be submitted online by 30.10.2022 using the link below. The faculty expects applicants to read How to apply before applying. The application must be in English and must include the following documents:

• Motivation letter stating applicant’s specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the position in question (max. 2 pages);
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae, including personal contact information, describing research, along with any other relevant information, e.g. teaching experience, computational skills, etc.;
• Verified copies of official Certificates/Diplomas (MSc and PhD);
• List of publications with most relevant publications highlighted.

Attached files must be submitted in Adobe PDF or Word format. Each box can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb.

Applicants will be informed of the assessment. Qualified applicants may be called for interview.

Formalities

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background. Therefore, all interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.

Further information about the Faculty of Engineering.