Postdoc in Experiments on Water Electrolysis and Water Purification for Electrolyisis

At AAU Energy, a position as Postdoc in testing electrochemical cells is open for appointment from October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is available for a period of two years and is based at Aalborg University’s campus in Aalborg.

You will be part of the research group Hydrogen and Electrofuels, which is placed in the section for Thermal Engineering. The position is closely connected to AAU Energy's activities within PEM water electrolysis and membranes for water purification, and your work will contribute to the development of new knowledge within this field.

Your work tasks

In this position, you will conduct research within water electrolysis and membrane water treatment for electrolysis, with a particular focus on testing and modelling electrochemical cells and membranes for water purification. The work will be particularly focused on the projects CYCLOPEM and You will be involved in both independent and collaborative research activities in close interaction with colleagues in the group and external partners in Denmark and abroad.

You will work with the design and execution of test campaigns, the analysis and interpretation of data, and the dissemination of results in high-quality scientific outlets. Your daily work will typically involve a combination of independent research and collaboration in project teams, where you help develop concepts, methods and solutions that are relevant for the energy sector.

In particular, you will be involved in developing test campaigns for PEM electrolysis cells and membranes for water purification. Therefore, knowledge of testing methods and the underlying physics is important. Knowledge of experimental control systems and the design of experiments is also essential.

You will be expected to contribute to scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals and to present your work at conferences, workshops, and meetings with partners. You will collaborate with researchers across the department and, where relevant, with industrial or public stakeholders.

The position may include a limited amount of teaching and supervision of students at bachelor’s and master’s level, for example in the form of project supervision or involvement in courses related to your expertise. Depending on project needs, you may also take part in preparing applications for external research funding and in supporting the development of new research directions at the department.

Your competencies

You hold a PhD in Energy Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline, or you can document equivalent scientific qualifications at PhD level. Your research profile is closely connected to PEM electrolysis, membrane technologies, water treatment, electrochemical systems, or related fields, and you can demonstrate experience with relevant methods and technologies such as electrochemical testing, experimental design, and process control.

A documented ability to publish research results in leading international peer-reviewed journals is also highly desirable.

You communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing, and you can present your work to both specialists and non-specialists. If you already speak Danish or would like to learn it, this will be an asset in everyday life at the university and in Danish society, and language courses are available locally.

You are motivated by working in an international academic environment, where you collaborate closely with colleagues, share knowledge, and contribute actively to joint projects, while also managing your own tasks in a structured and responsible way. You are curious, open to feedback, and able to move projects forward from idea to concrete results within agreed deadlines.

Who AAU Energy is

AAU Energy is a research department at Aalborg University dedicated to the development of clean and sustainable energy systems. AAU Energy's activities cover electrical, thermal, and mechatronic energy technologies, and AAU Energy works closely with industrial partners and other academic environments to address real-world energy challenges.

The department is located in both Aalborg and Esbjerg, and this position is based at the Aalborg campus. AAU Energy employs around 250 staff members at different career stages and from a broad range of national backgrounds.

This creates an international and interdisciplinary research environment with many opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing. English is widely used as the working language in research and teaching, which makes it straightforward for international colleagues to integrate.

AAU Energy offers access to advanced laboratory and workshop facilities and an environment where you can develop your academic profile through research, teaching, and collaboration with both Danish and international external partners. As a workplace, AAU Energy values a collegial and inclusive culture with room for professional discussion, initiative, and mutual support in everyday work.

New colleagues, whether they come from elsewhere in Denmark or from abroad, can draw on the university’s support services related to relocation, housing, and practical matters. Aalborg University offers general onboarding support to all new employees, as well as dedicated support for international staff through its International Staff Unit (ISU). You can read more about relocation support and services here: https://www.en.hr.aau.dk/relocation-support

Aalborg University also offers Danish language courses to support international employees in settling into both the workplace and Danish society. International employees typically can attend Danish language courses during their first years in Denmark (depending on individual eligibility and national schemes).

You can read more about AAU Energy at www.energy.aau.dk.

Qualification requirements

Appointment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.

How to apply

Your application must include the following:

• Application, stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Diplomas (master's degree diploma and PhD diploma).
• List of publications, with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. You may attach a maximum of five publications.
• Documentation of teaching qualifications if relevant.
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations, etc.
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position.
• References/recommendations.

You can read more about the requirements for your application here.

The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University's website.

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged.