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Are you interested in nanotechnologies and innovative energy solutions? Are you wondering what the future energy technologies will be?
At DTU Energý, we continuously strive for innovative energy solutions, and we are now looking for a PhD candidate to be a part of new exciting research. The project is funded by the PhD grant for an alliance project between the University of Aalto and DTU. We will work on a new concept of miniaturised fuel cells based on nanostructures. The project aims to fabricate nano-architectures of functional metal oxide materials to achieve fast oxygen conductors and electrochemical conversion at low temperatures. These new materials will improve the current state-of-the-art solid-state ionics and open up applications in sensors, solid-state batteries, electrolysis and fuel cells.
The project is led by Prof. Vincenzo Esposito at DTU Energy (main supervisor) and co-supervised by Prof. Peter Lund and the Academy of Finland research fellow Dr Muhammad Imran Asghar at the Department of Applied Physics, New Energy Technologies Group, Aalto University, Finland. The project is carried out in both departments with fully covered expenses and mobility.
The PhD project includes the following list of responsibilities:
- Chemical synthesis: the candidate will fabricate ceramic targets for thin film deposition using the solid-state reaction and similar chemical methods.
- PLD deposition: the candidate will assemble the materials using an advanced deposition technique, pulsed laser deposition (PLD), to assemble the compounds with atomic precision.
- Structural, microstructural and chemical compositions: the candidate will characterise the nanostructures using techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD) and electron microscopy techniques.
- Electrochemical characterisation: the candidate will characterise the deposited thin films by various electrochemical methods, including AC and DC techniques.
- Interface characterisation: Electrochemical nano- and micro-probes are used to characterise ionic conductivity at the nano-architecture interface.
- Micro-fuel cell: the candidate will characterise prototype devices by potentiostatic and amperometric methods.
Other characterisation methods at various synchrotron facilities in the EU will be adopted throughout the project. As a part of the employment, the candidate will be involved in several activities from the DTU Energy department regarding clean energy materials and technologies for a transition to a green future.
Eligible candidates should have:
- An MSc degree in chemistry, physics, materials science, engineering, or similar
- Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken
- The ability to work independently with a strong drive, to plan and carry out complicated tasks
- Interest in contributing positively to a new research group with a collaborative and diverse culture
- A creative mindset for solving problems and identifying new directions and opportunities in your project.
We also value (but do not require) experience with:
- Experience with batteries and solid oxide fuel cells.
- Experience with PLD.
- Hands-on lab work with metal oxides and electroceramics.
- Characterisation of materials by X-ray diffraction, Scanning electron microscopy, and Atomic force microscopy
- Electrochemical characterisation techniques, including impedance spectroscopy, DC methods and cyclic voltammetry.
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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Assessment
The applicants will be assessed by: Professor Vincenzo Esposito, Ass. Prof. Ivano Castelli, Prof. Peter Lund and Dr Muhammad Imran Asghar.
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 terms of employment
The employment will be for three years based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.
The employment is expected to start on 1 February 2024 or shortly after.
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
If you need further information concerning these positions, don't hesitate to contact Prof. Vincenzo Esposito at vies@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
We must have your online application by 15 December 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
- List of publications (if any) indicating scientific highlights
- List of references (at least two)
All interested candidates, irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background, are encouraged to apply.
DTU Energy is focusing on functional materials and their application in sustainable energy technology. Our research areas include fuel cells, electrolysis, solar cells, magnetic refrigeration, superconductivity and thermoelectrics. Additional information about the department can be found on www.ecs.dtu.dk
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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: 15-12-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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