Doctoral scholarship holder thermal energy system optimization
Core
Researching the integration of high-temperature heat pumps into industrial chemical batch processes, focusing on transient heating/cooling demands, system architecture design, component sizing, and control strategies.
Role type
Research-focused PhD candidate (thermal energy systems)
Builds
Research outputs (thesis, publications) and integration methodologies for industrial heat pump systems
Domain
Industrial energy systems / Thermal engineering / Chemical process engineering
Deliverable
research
Required skills
Thermal energy system analysis and modelling, Research methodology design, Academic writing and publication, Project administration, Grant writing
Preferred skills
Experience with thermal energy system analysis and modelling
Technologies
High-temperature heat pumps, Thermal energy storage, E-boilers
Responsibilities
Prepare and defend a PhD thesis, Conduct research on heat pump integration in industrial processes, Report progress and present at scientific conferences, Compete for predoctoral funding, Contribute to existing research projects
Seniority
Early career researcher (PhD candidate)