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PhD scholarship in Material Synthesis for Catalysis

jobbeskrivelse:

A PhD fellowship is now available within inorganic materials research at DTU Chemistry, Technical University of Denmark. The inorganic materials research area at DTU Chemistry is applying an application-oriented research strategy and employs currently about 15-20 PhD students and post docs in an international environment.

Responsibilities and tasks

You will be engaged in development, synthesis and characterization of novel inorganic materials for different applications in heterogeneous catalysis.

The project will be linked to collaborative research projects in the department with other university partners and chemical industry. The position will involve synthesis of inorganic, metal-organic, and nanostructured materials, as well as detailed structural characterization, and catalyst testing. The project has a strong dimension of application of international large-scale facilities for materials characterization. These experiments will be performed at neutron sources and synchrotrons located in Europe, USA, and Japan. You are expected to be actively engaged in all aspects of these experiments.

Active dissemination of the obtained results, in scientific articles and through participation in international conferences, is an integral part of the job.

Qualifications

The highly motivated candidate should have a master's degree or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering. The candidate should have a strong background in experimental chemistry and commitment to research. Only applicants, who seek to be among the brightest in their field and do science at the highest international level, will be considered. The candidate should have a solid background in synthetic inorganic chemistry and crystallography. A background in catalysis and characterization of nanostructured materials is considered an advantage.

Candidates should have ability to work independently, to plan and carry out complicated tasks, and to be a part of a large, dynamic group. Good communication skills in both written and spoken English are expected.

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

Assessment

The assessment of the applicants will be made by Assistant Professor Kasper S. Pedersen and Professor Søren Kegnæs.

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 position is available from January 2019 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

Further information may be obtained from Assistant Professor Kasper S. Pedersen, +45 2360 4067 and Professor Søren Kegnæs, +45 4525 2402.

You can read more about DTU Chemistry on http://www.kemi.dtu.dk , the group of Assistant Professor Kasper S. Pedersen on http://www.kemi.dtu.dk/pedersen or the group of Professor Søren Kegnæs on http://www.kemi.dtu.dk/kegnaes

Please do not send applications via e-mail, instead apply only online as described below.

Application

Please submit your online application no later than 11 November 2018.

The application must be submitted as one pdf file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in 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
• At least one recommendation letter from previous supervisor(s)
• 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 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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