Research assistant for on ammonia cracking research Full-time NEW

Research Assistant For On Ammonia Cracking Research

Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering – Ener.Conv.Tech., Åbogade 40 Åbogade 40A 8200 Aarhus N

Fixed term full-time position 1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2027 ID: 20721

Are you interested in ammonia cracking and can you contribute to the development of the project In-situ pilot fuel generation from ammonia for ammonia ships? Then the Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering invites you to apply for a 1-year Research Assistant position.

Expected Start Date And Duration Of Employment

This is a 1–year position starting form June 1st 2026, or as soon as possible.

Job Description

You will help with the following tasks:

• Ammonia cracking experiments
• Analysis of the gas streams
• Data Visualization
• Business Development and finding the place on the market for this new technology

Your Profile

We seek applicants that have an engineering mindset, are quick learners and can work in a team. Applicants should hold a master's degree in chemical engineering or similar. You should ideally have experience in:

• Business development
• Working with flammable and toxic gases
• Understanding of the thermodynamics and kinetics of the ammonia cracking
• Analysis of gases

Who We Are

We call ourselves P2CHEM group, a team of 5 – 10 people who are a part of the Section for Energy Conversion Technology. Your group leader is Associate Professor Emil Drazevic. Our current focus is ammonia synthesis, ammonia cracking and ammonia capture, covering the TRL ladder up to 6. We are funded by Independent Research Fund Denmark, EUDP and EIC Pathfinder. The Section for Energy Conversion Technology has 3 other research groups focusing on material synthesis, and their application in catalysis (here photocatalysis, electrocatalysis), strong team in water electrolysis and batteries as well as membrane separation technology, and neighbor a bigger unit focused on advanced materials. Knowledge and infrastructure are openly shared among research groups, and we have social activities together. The section/group offers:

• a well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories and access to shared 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 work environment with close working relationships, networking and social activities
• a workplace characterised by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance.

Place Of Work And Area Of Employment

The place of work is Aabogade 40, 8200 Aarhus N, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.

Contact Information

For further information, please contact: Head of Section for Energy Conversion Technology, Associate Professor, Emil Drazevic, +45 93 50 83 45, edrazevic@bce.au.dk.

Application Procedure

Short-listing is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the assessment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. The selection is made on the basis of an assessment of who of the candidates are most relevant considering the requirements of the advertisement. All applicants will be notified within 6 weeks 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 will receive his/her assessment.

Formalities And Salary Range

Natural Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.