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Are you establishing your scientific career within the area of material science and electrochemistry preferably of high temperature processes and looking for the best possible foundation for fulfilling your dreams and ambitions? It is right here at DTU.
The research is relevant for sustainable energy technologies involving applications of molten salts. Examples include charging/discharging of high-power density batteries, metal corrosion and mitigation for thermal storage and molten salt nuclear reactors, as well as electrochemical pyroprocessing of spent nuclear fuels.
This project is devoted to exploration of the electrochemistry of alloying and dealloying of, e.g., metal elements with aluminum. It is a joint project between DTU Energy and DTU Chemistry, the former has for decades been involved in R&D within sustainable energy conversion and storage technologies while the latter is active in molten salt research for environmental and energy applications.
Responsibilities and qualifications
This project is devoted to exploration of electrochemical behaviors of metal (aluminum) alloys preferably in molten chloroaluminates. The objectives include understanding of electrochemistry of alloy elements, establishment of lab scale electrochemical setups for concept proof and evaluation of the developed metal separation technique.
Your primary tasks include:
- Optimization of chloroaluminate systems of molten salts or ionic liquids
- Selection/preparation of aluminum alloys with lanthanides or other surrogate elements
- Studies of electrochemical behaviors of alloy elements
- Development of assessing strategies for the separation of alloy elements
- Establishment of lab scale setups for concept proof and technical evaluation
Qualifications:
- You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree, preferably in chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or similar fields
- Innovative skills and ability to work in an international and cross-disciplinary team
- Knowledge or research experience in electrochemistry or electrochemical engineering
- Preferably practical experience with high temperature materials research
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education
.
Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Professor Qingfeng Li (qfli@dtu.dk
), professor Anders Riisager (ar@kemi.dtu.dk
) and Dr. Dimitris Payton Killinger (dpaki@dtu.dk
).
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 appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.
The starting date will be December 1st, 2024 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is full-time.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Qingfeng Li (qfli@dtu.dk
) or Head of Section Professor Johan Olov Hjelm (johh@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 . Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar ” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 30 August 2024 (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:
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
- Documents showing relevant competencies and experience in electrochemistry and/or high temperature materials science if available
You may apply prior to obtaining your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
The Department of Energy Conversion and Storage is focused on education, research, and development within functional materials and their application in sustainable energy technologies. In a sustainable energy system a large part of the energy will be supplied by fluctuating sources such as solar and wind power. This makes it critically important to be able to convert and store the energy as needed. The researchers in the Department of Energy Conversion and Storage work on technologies and materials for direct conversion and subsequent storage of different forms of energy.
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 Kongens Lyngby
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 30-08-2024; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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