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PhD scholarship in In situ studies of rechargeable batteries using neutron and hard X-ray diffraction

jobbeskrivelse:

Department of Energy Conversion and Storage at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU Energy) invites applications for one PhD-position in investigation of rechargeable batteries using in situ neutron and hard synchrotron X-ray diffraction. The PhD project is part of the ESS Lighthouse SMART – Structure of Materials in Real Time and will be carried out in collaboration with SDU. The project will be performed in the section "Imaging and Structural Analysis". The position is available starting April 1 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Responsibilities and tasks 
The project focuses on studies of commercial and prototype rechargeable batteries, e.g. lithium and sodium ion batteries, with emphasis on in situ and in operando diffraction studies. Structural changes, degradation and intercalation/conversion reactions during charge/discharge will be studied using a combination of hard synchrotron X-ray and neutron diffraction and scattering.

The project includes collaboration with academic and industrial partners. 

 

Qualifications
Candidates should 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.

The candidate should have a master’s degree in chemistry, physics or similar with good knowledge of solid state chemistry and electrochemistry and experience in battery research. Experience in powder diffraction is a prerequisite.

As a successful candidate you have :

• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• The ability to work independently and take responsibility for progress and quality of projects.

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.

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.

Workplace
DTU Energy is currently situated at both Risø Campus, close to the town of Roskilde, and Lyngby Campus, north of Copenhagen. In 2019, the entire Department will move to new facilities at Lyngby Campus.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Poul Norby, +45 2112 4450.

You can read more about DTU Energy at http://www.energy.dtu.dk ;

Application
Please submit your online application no later than 1 March 2019 (local time).

 

To apply, please open the link "Apply online", fill out the online application form. The following must be attached in English:

• 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)

Optional

• If relevant, you may add additional documents to the list above, e.g., a Research Statement

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

Applications and enclosures 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.

DTU Energy is focused on education, research, and development within functional materials and their application in sustainable energy technologies. The Department, which has more than 200 employees, was founded in 2012.

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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