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Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Heat Storage Modelling, Finland

Aalto University is pleased to announce a Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Heat Storage Modelling within the School of Engineering’s Research Group of Energy Conversion and System. This position offers a salary starting at approximately €4000/month (gross) and a full-time, fixed-term contract for 2.5 years. The role involves COMSOL modelling of heat flows, phase change materials utilization, and collaboration with industrial and academic stakeholders.

To be eligible for the postdoctoral researcher position in Heat Storage Modelling at Aalto University, applicants must hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field and have experience in COMSOL modelling of heat transfer, particularly with phase change materials (PCM).

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Aalto University is a prominent public research university established in 2010 through the merger of three institutions: the Helsinki University of Technology, the Helsinki School of Economics, and the University of Art and Design Helsinki. With approximately 17,500 students and 4,000 staff members, it is Finland’s second-largest university. The university emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration among science, business, and arts, fostering innovation and creativity.

Application Deadline: August 5th 2024

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Aalto University
  • Department: School of Engineering, Research Group of Energy Conversion and System (Department of Mechanical Engineering)
  • Course Level: Postdoctoral
  • Award: Salary starting at approximately €4000/month (gross)
  • Access Mode: Online application
  • Number of Awards: NA
  • Nationality: Domestic and international students
  • The award can be taken in: Finland

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: Open to all countries
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in the field of heat storage modelling within the Research Group of Energy Conversion and System.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet the following criteria:
    • Hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field.
    • Experience in COMSOL modelling of heat transfer, preferably with PCM materials.
    • Strong fundamentals in heat transfer and thermodynamics.
    • Experience in the experimental synthesis and characterization of thermal energy storage materials is considered an asset.
    • Experience with batteries, EVs, and their thermal management is also seen as an asset.
    • Excellent scientific writing and presentation skills in English.
    • Willingness to mentor and teach.

How to Apply

  • Ready to apply To apply for the position, please submit your application electronically through Aalto University’s online recruitment system and provide the following documents in English:
    • Motivation letter (a single PDF file, format ‘lastname_firstname.pdf’).
    • Curriculum Vitae (a single PDF file, format ‘lastname_firstname.pdf’).
    • List of publications – please highlight one publication where you were the main author (a single PDF file, format ‘lastname_firstname.pdf’).
  • The deadline for applications is August 5th, 2024, at 23:59 EET Finnish time (UTC+2). The position will be filled as soon as possible. Existing Aalto employees should apply for the position by using their Workday user account (Internal Jobs –> Find Jobs).

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge applied research project in a vibrant multi-disciplinary team focused on developing energy storage solutions for the Green Transition.
  • Salary determined according to the applicant’s experience and qualifications, starting at about €4000/month (gross).
  • Annual workload of research and teaching staff at Aalto University is 1612 hours.
  • The employment contract includes occupational health care, and Finland has a comprehensive social security system.
  • Full-time, fixed-term (2.5 years) employment at Aalto University.
  • Activities located in the Otaniemi campus of Aalto University in Espoo, part of the Helsinki capital region of Finland.

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