PhD Position in Process Simulation and Techno-Economic Optimization of Large-Scale Power-to-X Systems

The Center for Life Cycle Engineering at the Department of Green Technology , University of Southern Denmark (SDU), invites applications for a 3-year PhD position focusing on process simulation, techno-economic assessment, and optimization of large-scale Power-to-X (PtX) systems for the production of renewable fuels and chemicals. The preferred start date is February 1, 2027. The application deadline is November 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM/23:59 (CET/CEST) Job Description The PhD position is part of SDU Life Cycle Engineering's research activities on PtX technologies, renewable fuel production, sector coupling, and the transition toward climate-neutral energy systems. PtX technologies are expected to play an important role in decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors by converting renewable electricity into synthetic fuels, and chemicals. However, their large-scale deployment requires efficient process design, effective integration with local energy system and biomass availability, and economicall…