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PhD scholarship in Electrokinetic Techniques in Subsurface Applications

jobbeskrivelse:

The Department of Environmental Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU Environment) advertises a fully funded 3-year PhD position in 'Electrokinetic techniques in subsurface applications'. The research will be performed within the Section Environmental Fate & Effect of Chemicals and links well to other projects currently ongoing at DTU Environment.

The project focuses on the investigation of the potential of electrokinetic (EK) techniques for solute distribution and mobilization in different applications encompassing groundwater remediation and in-situ leaching and recovery of metals and metalloids.

The main objectives of the project are to:

• Advance the scientific understanding of charge transport in porous media
• Propose and test new concepts for electrokinetic remediation
• Develop and test modelling tools for EK applications
• Design, optimize, and perform model-based interpretation of EK experiments at laboratory and field scales

The project will be mainly based on numerical modelling, but will also entail some experimental work.

Responsibilities and tasks and qualifications The successful candidate will have a background in environmental engineering and will have an interest in numerical modelling of subsurface processes. Previous modelling experience and/or work on electrokinetic techniques are an advantage.

The successful candidate will:

• Develop innovative modelling approaches for EK simulations
• Use the developed models to evaluate the distribution of charged reactants and the mobilization of charged contaminants
• Study the mechanisms of transport of charged species in porous media
• Perform experimental investigation of EK-enhanced transport
• Perform model-based interpretation of EK datasets observed at both pilot and field-scale applications

The candidate will have excellent skills in English (oral and written) and will work in a team consisting of scientists from DTU Environment, as well as international partners in the project (University of Western Australia). The candidate will visit for an extensive research stay the partner institution during the period of the PhD project.

Candidates should have a master's degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in engineering.

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 the DTU PhD Guide. http://www.dtu.dk/english/Education/PhD/Rules/PhDguide

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 Massimo Rolle, +45 4525 1566, email: masro (at) env.dtu.dk

You can read more about DTU Environment on http://www.env.dtu.dk/english.

Application

Please submit your online application no later than 30 October 2018 (local time).

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online", 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
• Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and Excel spreadsheet here) http://www.dtu.dk/english/Education/phd/Applicant/Pre_acceptance-1-

Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

DTU Environment is one of the largest university departments specializing in environmental engineering in Europe.

The department conducts research and development, and provides educational programs and service to society in the area of engineering of water in natural, urban and industrial contexts, processing and recovery of residual resources, environmental risk assessment and chemical risk reduction.

The aim is to develop new environmentally friendly and sustainable technologies, and to disseminate this knowledge to society and a new generation of engineers. The department has approximately 185 staff from more than 30 countries.

DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and scientific advice. Our staff of 6,000 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society, and our 11,200 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government and public agencies.


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