Post-doc in design and development of membraneless alkaline electrolyzers Part-time

Post-doc in Design and Development of Membraneless Alkaline Electrolyzers

Applications are invited for a 28-month post-doc position in the field of modeling and experimental testing of alkaline water electrolyzers at the Departments of Mechanical & Production and Biological & Chemical Engineering, Aarhus University, Denmark.

This is a 28–month position from 1 September 2026 or as soon possible.

The project is focused on model-based design, development, and testing of a membraneless alkaline electrolyzer as part of a collaborative research project at the Departments of Mechanical & Production and Biological & Chemical Engineering, Aarhus University. The goal of the project is to develop a lab-scale prototype of a high-temperature membraneless electrolyzer cell, with superior efficiency and current density compared to state of the art. The selected candidate is responsible for conceptualization, design, and model-based optimization of the cell and will significantly contribute to the construction and testing of the prototype. The project involves close collaboration with team members – both academic and technical, and the selected candidate is expected to be the main driver of the project. The post-doc will also be involved in dissemination activities and teaching at the Department of Mechanical & Production Engineering.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or similar or expected to receive one by the time of employment. We are looking for highly motivated candidates who are able to work independently but also show competence in team work. The successful applicant is expected to have a background in CFD modeling (preferably in OpenFoam) and design of alkaline electrolyzers, a strong academic background, and good English communication skills.

Both departments of Mechanical & Production Engineering and Biological & Chemical Engineering offer a lively research environment with a collaborative and supportive culture.

Moreover, the departments offer:

• access to lab and all necessary equipment,
• an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators
• a research climate encouraging lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research
• a workplace characterised by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance.

The position includes two permanent workplace addresses in Aarhus. Attendance at each workplace address is by agreement with your immediate supervisor. At the time of employment, the distribution between the workplace addresses is expected to be 28 days with the first place of employment in Aarhus (Katrinebjergvej 89G, 8200 Aarhus N). The other place of work is Åbogade 40A, 8200 Aarhus N. The area of employment is Aarhus University, Department of Mechanical & Production Engineering and Department of Biological & Chemical Engineering.

For further information, please contact: Associate Professor Pourya Forooghi +45 9352 2303, forooghi@mpe.au.dk or Professor Anders Bentien bentien@bce.au.dk

Applications must be received no later than 24 June 2026.

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self.