BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
This PhD project aims to design atomically dispersed metal electrocatalysts that will enable the electrochemical production of hydrogen peroxide through the reduction of oxygen using renewable electricity. This reaction is critical to decarbonizing the hydrogen peroxide production industry, which currently generates over 20 million tons of greenhouse gases and 55 million tons of chemical waste annually. As part of the project RADICAL, you will perform atomic scale simulations of catalysts for hydrogen peroxide formation and work closely together with another PhD student, who will focus on the experimental synthesis, characterization, and testing. The project RADICAL is fully funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark. We will be collaborating with HPNow, a Danish producer of on-site hydrogen peroxide generators, as well as research groups from Imperial College (UK), Institute Charles Gerhardt Montpellier (France), and National Research Council of Italy (Italy) on topics such as catalyst testing, reactor development, computational simulations, and more.
At DTU Energy, we have been carrying out R&D in sustainable energy conversion technologies, including HT-PEMFC, for many decades and we are among the world’s leaders in research and development in this area. We have excellent facilities and competencies to carry out research from fundamental studies of electrochemical materials to the fabrication of lab-scale components and devices. To facilitate this project, we have recently developed cutting-edge to software for machine learning accelerated atomic scale catalyst modeling under reaction conditions, which will be combined with recently developed experimental equipment for in-situ and operando studies of catalyst structures under realistic synthesis and operating conditions.
Responsibilities and qualifications
The focus of this PhD project is to design atomically dispersed metal electrocatalysts with uniform and high-density active sites. You will use atomic scale simulations based on density functional theory and machine learning to unveil the structure-property relationships and identify which structures to synthesize and how to synthesize them.
Your primary tasks include:
- Develop computational workflows to investigate structure-property relationships for atomically dispersed metal electrocatalysts
- Use atomic scale simulations to predict the structural evolution of atomically dispersed metal electrocatalysts during synthesis
- Collaborate with experimentalists for model validation, interpretation of experimental results, and catalyst optimization.
Qualified applicants must
- be innovative and able to work in cross-disciplinary teams
- have a background in chemistry, materials science, physics, computer science, data science, or a similar field
- have good communication skills in English, both written and spoken
- be able to work independently
- take responsibility of the progress and quality of projects
It would be beneficial if you have taken courses related to
- electrochemistry or catalysis
- atomic scale modeling
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.
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 Associate Professor Yang Hu (yanhu@dtu.dk), Associate Professor Heine Anton Hansen (heih@dtu.dk), and Head of Section Professor Juan Maria García Lastra (jmgla@dtu.dk).
Note: We will regularly review the received applications and organize interviews when excellent candidates are found. So, please don’t hesitate to submit your application if you are interested in this position.
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.
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 Associate Professor Heine Anton Hansen.
You can read more about the Department of Energy Conversion and Storage at www.energy.dtu.dk/english .
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 25 October 2023 (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
- (Optional) Documents showing relevant competencies and experience
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: 25-10-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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