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Are you passionate about developing environmentally friendly solutions for the coatings industry? Do you have a master’s degree in chemistry and/or chemical engineering, an interest in supporting the further development of sustainable solutions based on a scientific foundation – and perhaps some knowledge of organic coatings or a related field? Do you want to join a world-class research team at the Hempel Foundation Coatings Science and Technology Centre (CoaST) at DTU and have an influence on future research projects?
If yes, then you might be the PhD student we are looking for!
About CoaST and the project
CoaST is a world-class research center with a focus on the development, production and use of high-performance organic coatings. Our mission is to create innovative and sustainable coating solutions.
The challenge we face is that we don’t precisely know the level of sustainability performance we achieve in our projects. We need to ensure that our research aims are genuinely more environmentally sustainable compared to our current practices.
Therefore, we are actively seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD student to join our research team in the field of protective coatings and sustainability. The primary focus of the project is to develop a simple yet effective method to screen new research projects within the field of protective coatings. This method will cover all aspects from cradle to grave, allowing us to predict the potential environmental sustainability. A positive assessment will be a prerequisite for initiating any new project.
As a PhD student, you will be part of a multidisciplinary research team and collaborate with industry partners and experts
Your main tasks will be to:
- Conduct literature reviews to understand the current landscape of protective coatings and sustainability in the industry
- Design and develop a screening method for evaluating the sustainability of new research projects in protective coatings
- Gather insights and validate the proposed screening method with relevant stakeholders
- Analyze and interpret experimental data, draw conclusions and make recommendations for further research or implementation
- Contribute to the preparation of research publications and presentations at conferences
To be considered for this position, you should have:
- A master’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, sustainability or a related field
- Experience with Life Cycle Assessments or a willingness to learn
- A background or interest in coatings
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Enthusiasm for sustainability and a passion for contributing to environmentally friendly solutions
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
.
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 desired starting date is 1 December 2024, or flexible according to mutual agreement.
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 Michael Zwicky Hauschild mzha@dtu.dk
or Professor Kim Dam-Johansen kdj@kt.dtu.dk
.
You can read more about DTU Chemical Engineering at www.kt.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 4 September 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.
We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our team!
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: 04-09-2024; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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