Postdoc Molecular Dynamics and Process Simulation

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• JOB - Netherlands - Delft University of Technology via AcademicTransfer - Posted on: 1 August 2026

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1 Aug 2026

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

Research Field

Engineering » Chemical engineering Engineering » Process engineering

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Recognised Researcher (R2)

Type of Contract

Hours Per Week

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Help accelerate the electrification of industry by combining molecular and process-scale simulations for high-temperature thermal energy storage.

Job description

Carbon-based chemicals are essential building blocks for modern society, forming the basis of various types of products, ranging from plastics and fuels to solvents. The demand for these chemicals is expected to increase significantly in the coming years. However, their syntesis relies heavily on energy-intensive processes requiring large amounts of high-temperature heat, which is currently supplied mainly by fossil fuels. Due to the increasing penetration of renewables in the energy mix, the electrification of heat is seen as a promising route to decarbonize this sector. However, green electrons are inherently intermittent, and large scale electrical storage remains challenging and costly. A promising alternative is high-temperature thermal storage. Molten salts are among the most promising candidates for this purpose due to their energy density and scalability.

However, there are still many challenges to address before their deplyment at very high temperatures. In this project, you will investigate molten salts for high-temperature thermal energy storage using a combination of molecular dynamics and process-scale simulations. By linking molecular-level understanding to engineering-scale performance, you will contribu...