Company DescriptionThe selected candidate will join the Thermal Energy for Sustainability (TE4S) Research Group, a dynamic research group with consolidated experience in applied thermal engineering, covering component and system design, numerical analysis, and experimental validation. Its main research areas include concentrating solar technologies, hydrogen production, thermal energy storage, turbomachinery, advanced power cycles, and energy system modelling. The group has demonstrated strong innovation leadership, with more than 50 patents, over 300 peer-reviewed publications, and nearly 50 PhD theses completed in under 20 years. These achievements result from projects funded by Spanish and regional governments, the European Commission, and the U.S. Department of Energy, together with close collaborations with institutions such as MIT, IASS-Potsdam, Sandia National Laboratories, and industrial partners. More information:TE4S is part of Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM). UPM is the oldest and largest technical university in Spain, with a strong commitment to research, innovation, and collaboration with industry. The university offers a wide range of Bachelor's, Master's,



and Doctoral programmes and has a strong international profile.Role DescriptionThis is a full-time Researcher position at the TE4S research group, intended for a candidate who wishes to pursue a PhD in Thermal Engineering, specifically on CO2-free hydrogen production through methane pyrolysis. The project will focus on the design, construction, and testing of a small-scale methane pyrolysis reactor using liquid metals. The researcher will work within a multidisciplinary team addressing complementary aspects of the technology, from reactor design and experimental validation to process analysis and scale-up. A key objective of the project will be to support the design of a scaled-up prototype in collaboration with the industrial partner involved in the project.Depending on their interest and departmental needs, the candidate may also support teaching activities in courses related to thermal engineering.QualificationsMaster's degree in EngineeringPrevious hands-on experience in laboratory work, prototyping, or experimental setups, ideally related to thermal engineeringMotivation to work on experimental research and energy technologiesStrong academic recordHigh level of EnglishSpanish is highly desirable but not requiredConditions:Salary: ≈ €26,000 gross per yearDuration: 3–4 yearsStarting date: June-July 2026

📌 Researcher (Phd Student) In Hydrogen Generation Through Methane Pyrolysis - €26.000 A Year (Móstoles)
🏢 Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
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