PhD Position in experimental investigation of a thermochemical heat transformer for the Data Centre waste heat upgrade

This position is part of a large project recently funded by the European Union’s IPCEI program. Here, the University of Twente together with academic/research organizations and industrial partners join forces in the development of a sustainable data center.

Project description
In this project, a novel thermochemical heat transformer will be developed and tested at the relevant operating conditions. It will be used for temperature boosting of low-grade data center waste heat using an innovative process.
The goal of this Ph.D. is to develop a lab-scale thermochemical heat transformer. To achieve this task, the development of new materials as well as the reactors needs to be undertaken. You will investigate several design concepts for this system. For this purpose, various test rigs will be developed for the testing of reactive materials. You will develop an understanding of how microstructural changes impact the output from the heat upgrade system. You will be responsible for the prototype scale demonstration of the upgrade system.
You will work with other Ph.D. students and postdocs in a team to accomplish this goal. You are expected to present your work during regular project meetings with the consortium partners as well as at various national/international conferences.

Requirements:

• We are looking for an enthusiastic, professional, and ambitious colleague, with the following profile
• You are an outstanding MS graduate in the field of Thermal Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Energy Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline with a proven affinity to multidisciplinary assignments
• You have a strong and demonstrable background in Advanced Thermodynamics, Experimental Heat Transfer, and/or thermochemical cycles at the graduate level
• You have the ambition and talent to accelerate in finding solutions for complex technological issues with a multidisciplinary character
• You have strong analytical skills
• You can work in a multidisciplinary team of researchers coming from various branches of science and industry
• You have good communication skills and a sound project approach.
• You speak and write fluent English

Salary Benefits:

• A full-time 4-year Ph.D. position
• We provide excellent mentorship and a stimulating international research environment with excellent facilities
• A professional and personal development program within Graduate School Twente
• A starting salary of € 2.770,- in the first year and a salary of € 3.539,- in the fourth year gross per month;
• A holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8.3%
• A solid pension scheme
• A minimum of 29 holidays per year in case of full-time employment
• A dynamic and international environment, combining the benefits of academic research with a topic of high industrial relevance
• Excellent working

40 hours per week

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