Research Assistant in ammonia flow rig development - DTU Construct
About this role
We are looking for a full-time Research Assistant to join the section for Thermal Energy at DTU Construct for the development of a high-pressure ammonia flow rig.
Responsibilities and qualifications
You will be responsible for the development of a high-pressure ammonia flow rig and to conduct test campaigns with ammonia pump components from collaborating partners.
You should have significant experience with:
- Safe handling of ammonia and other liquified gases in test setups.
- Design and wiring electronic data acquisition and control systems using PC Schematics.
- LabView programming.
- Mechanical design and FEM analysis using Solid Works.
- Data processing of large experimental sets of dynamic flow and pressure data using statistical methods in MatLab.
- CMM (Coordinate Measurement Machine) measurement and preferably have experience with Calypso Software.
- Data processing large complex geometric data sets from CMM measurements for 3-dimensional analysis of tested pump components.
As a formal qualification, you must have a master’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.
The period of employment is 1 year.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Anders Ivarsson, [email protected], DTU Construct.
You can read more about Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at www.construct.dtu.dk
If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 24 August 2026 (23:59 Danish time).
Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
- Application (cover letter)
- CV
- Academic Diplomas (MSc)
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.
DTU Civil and Mechanical Engineering (DTU Construct) develops and utilises science and technical knowledge for the benefit of society and the sustainable development. We undertake research, education, innovation, and scientific advice of the highest quality within building design and processes, building construction and safety, building energy and technical services, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, coastal and maritime engineering, materials technology, manufacturing engineering, engineering systems design, design for sustainability, and thermal energy.
DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829
DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.
Company at a glance
Mission & Vision
DTU Nanolab is the National Centre for Nanofabrication and Characterization in Denmark. The center is an open access research infrastructure facility owned by and located at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU).
The 100 staff members include engineers, technicians as well as professors and Ph.D. students. Link to staff
Our Mission is threefold
- To push the boundaries of micro/nano fabrication and electron beam based characterization.
•To provide Denmark with state-of-the-art infrastructure, technology and education within micro- and nanofabrication and nanocharacterization.
•To enable Danish industry to exploit the existing and future benefits of nanotechnology.
Open Access
Pending proper training and instructions DTU Nanolab is open to all academic and commercial entities either through partnership or on a pay per use basis.
We operate and maintain advanced processing equipment within 1350 m2 cleanroom facilities. Our suite of 9 advanced electron microscopes allows in-situ study of chemical reactions with atomic resolution as well as characterization of composition and nanocrystalline structure of materials.
Broad Network
Our customer base reaches from small start-up to multinational companies.
We host users and collaborate with most of the Danish and a number of foreign universities. Concerning operation of the facility, user safety, tool access and booking systems as well as user training we have close exchange of best practice with our colleagues in the Nordic Countries (NTNU, Chalmers, ALTO,KTH) as well as other universities facilities such as MIT, Stanford, Tyndall Labs, University of Twente and the Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF).
Top Benefits
- Academic freedom
- International environment
- Professional development
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