Assistant Professor in Digital Twin–Based Modelling of Integrated Energy Hubs with Heat Symbiosis

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science AAU Energy a position as Assistant Professor in Digital TwinBased Modelling of Integrated Energy Hubs with Heat Symbiosis is open for appointment April 1 2026 or soon hereafter. The position is a full-time position for 1 year.

Your work tasks
The research will focus on the development of digital twin models for heating networks real-time simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing of integrated energy systems. The candidate is expected to have a solid understanding of system monitoring experimental data management and validation of thermal systems as well as knowledge to support activities related to optimization methods across integrated energy systems and energy markets.

The position is offered in relation to the research group iGRIDS- Intelligent Energy systems and Flexible Markets and the Assistant Professor will be positioned in the section for Thermal Engineering. Research areas will be within integrated energy systems data-driven and physics-based approaches for smart heating infrastructures and digital tools supporting operational decision-making in flexible energy systems.

The position is researchfocused and does not include teaching obligations.

Your competencies
The position requires strong technical competencies in real-time modelling digital twin development and the integration of thermal and electrical energy systems. The candidate should be able to work experimentally with hardwareintheloop platforms manage and validate data from thermal systems and contribute to optimization activities across multienergy systems and energy markets. Additionally the ability to develop clear and functional visualization dashboards is expected.

The successful candidate should have experience or strong interest in the following areas:

• Real-time modeling and simulation of heating networks such as district heating systems boilers thermal storage and heat exchangers.
• Experience with real-time simulators (e.g. OPAL-RT) for hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Ability to model heat pumps integrated with heat symbiosis and electrical networks.
• Basic understanding of market mechanisms or business models supporting flexible energy
  production storage and consumption to reduce costs and maximize operational flexibility.
• Deployment of visualization dashboards for operational monitoring or stakeholder communication.

The applicant must have a relevant background within energy engineering thermal engineering mechanical engineering electrical energy systems or a closely related field.

The candidate should be prepared to teach in Danish in the future as bachelor-level courses are primarily offered in Danish. Skills in Danish will therefore be positively evaluated. Danish is a prerequisite to have an academic career at Aalborg University if Danish proficiency is not already present the candidate will be expected to demonstrate an active effort to learn Danish should the employment be extended.

Qualification requirements
Appointment as assistant professor requires academic qualifications at PhD level. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment.

Who we are
AAU Energy is a dynamic and internationally oriented research department at Aalborg University dedicated to developing clean and sustainable energy systems. Our research spans electrical thermal and mechatronic energy technologies and we work closely with industry and academic partners to address real-world energy challenges.

The department is located in both Aalborg and Esbjerg and this position is based in Aalborg and on-site presence is expected as part of the projects experimental and collaborative activities. AAU Energy employs approximately 300 staff members from diverse national backgrounds including 25 administrative staff and regularly hosts 3040 guest researchers from around the world.
We offer advanced laboratory and workshop facilities and a collaborative environment that supports innovation knowledge sharing and professional development.

Learn more about AAU Energy at .

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 (masters 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. Youmay attach a maximum of five publications.
• Documentation of teaching see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Faculty of Engineering
• 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 Universitys recruitment system which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg Universitys 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 to apply for the position.

Do you have any questions
If you have any questions about the position you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.

Further information
Read more about our recruitment process here

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires ensuring the safety compliance and integrity of the workplace.

Salary and terms of employment
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish).

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (only in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (only in Danish).

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers students and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights new solutions to societal problems and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.