BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
Near ambient temperature CO2 electrolysis is an emerging approach for providing a sustainable production of carbon-based molecules for application in the chemicals industry, aviation, and shipping fuels. Over the last decade an incredible amount of research has been carried out in this field. However, state-of-the-art electrocatalysis is limited to mainly C2 products from a Cu catalyst in an aqueous environment.
In this project, you will take your talent in using modelling tools to go in a, much needed, radical new direction than previous for CO2 electroreduction. You will expand the scope to uncharted reaction environments and conditions to enable sustainable electrochemical production of liquid ≥C4 carbon chain products. Using bold approaches outside the typical electrocatalysis mindset we aim a controlling the reaction to provide insights far beyond “standard” CO2 electroreduction on Cu.
This project will be part of a larger center called CAPex where you will have direct experimental collaborations working side-by-side with you to develop revolutionary research on electrochemical CO2 reduction. CAPex is a highly interdisciplinary center integrating automation, catalysis, material characterization, and power electronics all focused towards Power-to-X based sustainable solutions. To find out more please visit the CaPex website
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The position is one of the open positions in the 2024 CAPeX PhD cohort call. CAPeX is a 13-year and 300 MDKK “Pioneer Center for Accelerating P2X Materials Discovery”, funded by Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science, the Danish National Research Foundation, the Carlsberg Foundation, the Lundbeck Foundation, the Novo Nordisk Foundation, and the Villum Foundation. CAPeX is hosted by the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and co-hosted by Aalborg University (AAU), and unites leading experts from DTU, AAU, University of Copenhagen, Aarhus University, and the University of Southern Denmark with international partners from Stanford University, Utrecht University, and the University of Toronto to form a truly Pioneering Center on P2X. You can read more about the CAPeX research themes and X-trails, our organization, and the other open PhD and postdoc cohort positions at www.capex-p2x.com.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
The successful candidate should be highly ambitious as well as open minded and willing and able to work as part of a team. As a formal qualification, you must hold (or are soon expected to receive) a Masters degree or equivalent. The degree should be preferably in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or a similar field. Quality in research is the core principle in which we strive for, thus a strong fundamental scientific approach and knowledge base is essential.
Successful candidates should document:
- Experience working with electronic structure codes, Density-Functional-Theory (DFT).
- Programming skills (preferable with python).
- An interest in (electro-)catalysis and applications in sustainable energy conversion.
- Preferably a track record of academic cross-disciplinary collaboration.
While we do not expect a candidate to have all these experiences, one must be comfortable around theory, analysis, and programming tools and an open & rapid learner.
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
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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.
The CatTheory section of DTU Physics, which is where this work will primarily take place, consists of 4 professors and approximately 20 PhD’s and postdoc with the overarching theme of computational catalysis, thus there will be a large number of colleagues to work with and gain expertise from.
Additionally, the CatTheory section has a close collaboration with the SurfCat section of DTU Physics, who focuses on experimental catalysis. Thus, there are continuous collaborations developing between these 2 sections.
The possibility to go on external stay to Stanford, through the large center called CAPeX, which is anchored across DTU.
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. A PhD position is for 3 years and the PhD thesis must be delivered during this period. The position(s) start date is expected to be on 1 March 2024, but there is some flexibility on this date.
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
Should you have any queries regarding the positions, please contact Professor Thomas Bligaard at tbli@dtu.dk
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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 online application must be submitted no later than 5 January 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
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.
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: 05-01-2024; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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