Precision mechanical ventilation system to effectively capture methane from naturally ventilated cattle barns
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Precision mechanical ventilation system to effectively capture methane from naturally ventilated cattle barns
If you are looking for a research opportunity and a PhD position, the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at the Faculty of Technical Science in Aarhus University provides such a possibility. The PhD project involves the development of a local precision mechanical ventilation system to effectively capture methane from naturally ventilated cattle barns and its control and coordination with the natural ventilation system.
The position is available from 01 April 2026 or later. You can submit your application via the link under 'how to apply'.
Title
Precision mechanical ventilation system to effectively capture methane from naturally ventilated cattle barns
Research area and project description
If you are looking for a research opportunity and a PhD position, the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at the Faculty of Technical Science in Aarhus University provides such a possibility. The PhD project involves the development of a local precision mechanical ventilation system to effectively capture methane from naturally ventilated cattle barns and its control and coordination with the natural ventilation system.
We are looking for an outstanding PhD candidate in building ventilation and fluid dynamics engineering to join our research team. One of our research areas focuses on mitigating emissions from livestock housing systems. In this PhD project, you will develop a precision mechanical ventilation system to effectively capture methane emissions from naturally ventilated cattle barns, along with the associated control algorithms. The aim of this system is to enhance the performance of methane cleaning technologies by improving methane capture efficiency and increasing methane concentration in the collected air. This will help reduce the required size – and thus the initial investment – of methane cleaning units, while improving their operation efficiency.
As part of your work, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders from research institutes and industrial partners. Your research tasks will include:
Project description
For technical reasons, you must upload a project description. Please simply copy the project description above and upload it as a PDF in the application.
Qualifications and specific competences
Applicants to the PhD position must have a MSc degree in engineering, e.g., mechanical engineering, Civil and Environmental engineering, or Architectural engineering with a focus on HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning) systems. Further requirements:
- A strong background in building ventilation systems, heat and mass transfer, fluid dynamics.
- Basic knowledge on indoor environmental control of cattle housing systems.
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
- Critical thinking ability and excellent problem-solving skills.
Place of employment and place of work
The place of employment is Aarhus University, and the place of work is Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Navitas, Inge Lehmanns Gade 10, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.
Contacts
Applicants seeking further information regarding the PhD position are invited to contact:
For information about application requirements and mandatory attachments, please see our application guide. If answers cannot be found there, please contact:How to apply:
Please follow this link to submit your application.
Application deadline is 10 December 2025 at 23:59 CET.
Preferred starting date is 01 April 2026.
Please note:
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal background. Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with applicable collective agreement.
The position is available from 01 April 2026 or later. You can submit your application via the link under 'how to apply'.
Title
Precision mechanical ventilation system to effectively capture methane from naturally ventilated cattle barns
Research area and project description
If you are looking for a research opportunity and a PhD position, the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at the Faculty of Technical Science in Aarhus University provides such a possibility. The PhD project involves the development of a local precision mechanical ventilation system to effectively capture methane from naturally ventilated cattle barns and its control and coordination with the natural ventilation system.
We are looking for an outstanding PhD candidate in building ventilation and fluid dynamics engineering to join our research team. One of our research areas focuses on mitigating emissions from livestock housing systems. In this PhD project, you will develop a precision mechanical ventilation system to effectively capture methane emissions from naturally ventilated cattle barns, along with the associated control algorithms. The aim of this system is to enhance the performance of methane cleaning technologies by improving methane capture efficiency and increasing methane concentration in the collected air. This will help reduce the required size – and thus the initial investment – of methane cleaning units, while improving their operation efficiency.
As part of your work, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders from research institutes and industrial partners. Your research tasks will include:
- Developing a precision mechanical ventilation system and assessing its feasibility
- Evaluating its capture efficiency under varying climatic conditions and different natural ventilation opening configurations
- Designing and assessing control strategies to coordinate the mechanical ventilation system with natural ventilation
Project description
For technical reasons, you must upload a project description. Please simply copy the project description above and upload it as a PDF in the application.
Qualifications and specific competences
Applicants to the PhD position must have a MSc degree in engineering, e.g., mechanical engineering, Civil and Environmental engineering, or Architectural engineering with a focus on HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning) systems. Further requirements:
- A strong background in building ventilation systems, heat and mass transfer, fluid dynamics.
- Basic knowledge on indoor environmental control of cattle housing systems.
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
- Critical thinking ability and excellent problem-solving skills.
Place of employment and place of work
The place of employment is Aarhus University, and the place of work is Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Navitas, Inge Lehmanns Gade 10, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.
Contacts
Applicants seeking further information regarding the PhD position are invited to contact:
- Li Rong, li.rong@cae.au.dk (main supervisor)
For information about application requirements and mandatory attachments, please see our application guide. If answers cannot be found there, please contact:How to apply:
Please follow this link to submit your application.
Application deadline is 10 December 2025 at 23:59 CET.
Preferred starting date is 01 April 2026.
Please note:
- Only documents received prior to the application deadline will be evaluated. Thus, documents sent after deadline will not be taken into account.
- The programme committee may request further information or invite the applicant to attend an interview.
- Shortlisting will be used, which means that the evaluation committee only will evaluate the most relevant applications.
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal background. Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with applicable collective agreement.