About the position
PhD Position Multiscale Modelling of Sorption-Enhanced CO2 Hydrogenation Reactors
The research programme CO2URAGE, funded by the Dutch funding organisation NWO in the framework of the Perspectief Programme, targets the conversion of intermittent electricity to platform chemicals and fuels making use of dynamically operated processes.
This four year’s PhD position is aimed at developing multiphase models to predict the dynamics and performance of sorption-enhanced CO2 hydrogenation reactors.
The PhD student will develop three-dimensional models to predict the hydrodynamics and heat/mass transfer in a complete reactor containing millions to billions of particles with basic wall heating.
The precise type of reactor will be chosen in collabaration with other partners within this project.
In case a (moving of fixed) bed is chosen, a coarse-grained CFD-DEM model or an Eulerian model will be developed, possibly making use of correlations from particle-resolved simulations.
The most suitable model will be expanded to investigate the efficiency of other electricity-based heating solutions such as microwave heating or electro-acoustic heating.
Job requirements
A critical and inquisitive attitude with regard to obtained results is expected, which translates into formulating new research questions.
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Our education and research are directly aligned with what society needs now and in the future.
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Driven by a deep-rooted desire to understand our environment and discover its underlying mechanisms, research and education at the ME faculty focusses on fundamental understanding, design, production including application and product improvement, materials, processes and (mechanical) systems.
This is reflected in ME’s outstanding, state-of-the-art education, which trains students to become responsible and socially engaged engineers and scientists.
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That is what unites us in pioneering research, inspiring education and (inter)national cooperation.
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Will you need to relocate to the Netherlands for this job?
Please apply no later than 30 September 2026 via the application button and upload the following documents:
You can apply online.
What you’ll bring
- An MSc degree in Mechanical engineering, Chemical engineering, Applied physics, or related field is required.
- Knowledge and proven experience with reactor modeling and multiphase CFD simulations.
At a glance
- Position type
- PhD
- Institution
- TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
- Department
- Not stated
- Research group
- Not stated
- Location
- Netherlands
- Supervisor / contact person
- Not stated
- Funding
- Salaried
The research programme CO2URAGE, funded by the Dutch funding organisation NWO in the framework of the Perspectief Programme, targets the conversion of intermittent electricity to platform chemicals and fuels making use of dynamically operated processes.
Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from €3204 - €4051 gross per month, from the first year to the fourth year based on a fulltime contract (38 hours), plus 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution.
Salary range:
€3204 - €4051 - Duration
- Not stated
- Expected start
- Not stated
- Vacancy reference
- Not stated
Research focus
- Discipline
- Physics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- Research area
- Not stated
- Methods
- Not stated
- Software
- Not stated
Dates to know
- Listed on FOSS Positions
- 21 Sep 2026
- Original advertisement date
- Not stated in the source
- Application deadline
- 30 Sep 2026 Timezone not stated. Check the original advert.
- Priority review date
- Not stated
- Last checked
- 21 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 21 Sep 2026
We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
How to apply
Apply now »
From chip to ship. From machine to human being. From idea to solution. Driven by a deep-rooted desire to understand our environment and discover its underlying mechanisms, research and education at the ME faculty focusses on fundamental understanding, design, production including application and product improvement, materials, processes and (mechanical) systems.
Application procedure
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 30 September 2026 via the application button and upload the following documents:
You can address your application to Prof.dr.ir. Johan T. Padding.
You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
Apply now »
https://careers.tudelft.nl/talentcommunity/apply/1370698657/?locale=en_US
Contact: j.t.padding@tudelft.nl
Original sources
https://careers.tudelft.nl/talentcommunity/apply/1370698657/?locale=en_US ↗
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