DTU Chemistry at the Technical University of Denmark seeks a highly motivated development engineer for an innovation project dealing with CO2 reforming funded by the Villum Power-to-X Accelerator program (https://vpx.dtu.dk ). You will occupy a position that is fully funded for a period of two years.
Are you ready to take on grand challenges using all the skills and competencies in your engineering toolbox, then consider joining Reformable at DTU. Reformable is a pre-commercial startup that develops new catalyst technologies for upgrading biogas into sustainable fuels and chemicals.
You will join a highly motivated and ambitious team with a great passion for bringing science, deep tech, and innovation into real-life solutions.
Reformable expects to spin out from DTU at the end of the two-year project. Therefore, we are searching for individuals who want to join our start-up adventure with a focus on technical development and commercialization.
The job
You will become responsible for designing a pilot plant for CO2 reforming. Your primary tasks will be to:
- Design and dimensioning of a pilot plant
- Perform energy balances and thermodynamic calculations
- Asses competitive technologies and downstream processes
- Evaluate and present results
Therefore, we are looking for a colleague with strong competencies within chemical engineering, process engineering, or similar, and a can-do attitude.
Our expectations of you
- Strong background in chemical engineering, process engineering, simulation, or similar
- Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of acquiring the skill and knowledge necessary to achieve objective goals
- Ability to work in a team
- Good communication skills
- Preferably, previous experience in a start-up environment or industrial experience
You are highly motivated, proactive, curious, and a fast learner with a can-do attitude. Hopefully, at the end of the project, Reformable will spin out from DTU with exciting new job opportunities.
We imagine that you have a master’s degree in chemical engineering or have a similar relevant educational background as a formal qualification.
Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) or other relevant union.
The period of employment is 2 years. The starting date is May 2025 or according to mutual agreement. The position is a full-time position.
Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 14
April 2025.
Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates.
To further strengthen your application, it could also include:
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including an official description of the grading scale
- Contact details of two individuals that can provide a letter of reference.
If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Mikkel Kock Larsen (mikola@dtu.dk ) or Associate Professor Jerrik Mielby (jjmie@kemi.dk ).
You can read more about “The Villum P2X Accelerator” at www.vpx.dtu.dk
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.
Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Lyngby-Taarbæk Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet, Anker Engelunds Vej, 2800 Lyngby-Taarbæk
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 14-04-2025;
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