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PhD studentships at The VILLUM Center for the Science of Sustainable Fuels and Chemicals

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A number of PhD studentships are vacant at “The VILLUM Center for the Science of Sustainable Fuels and Chemicals”(V-SUSTAIN) at SurfCat.

VILLUM FONDEN have granted 150 million DKK over the next 8 years to “The Villum Center for the Science of Sustainable Fuels and Chemicals” (V-SUSTAIN). The clear aim of the centre is to phase out fossil fuels and thereby alleviate the negative impact the continuous use these have on the earth’s climate and environment. 

PhD positions are available at V-SUSTAIN to work on the experimental development of new catalysts in the area of: Electrochemical water splitting, oxygen reduction in fuel cells, thermal heterogeneous catalysis for CO₂hydrogenation into methanol or Nitrogen to ammonia, Electrochemical reduction of CO₂to fuels and chemicals, and Electrochemical production of ammonia.

A significant part of V-SUSTAIN takes place at Experimental Surface and Nanomaterials Physics at the Department of Physics at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Here we enjoy a social, open and transparent scientific environment. The students will be able to take full advantage of the large number of personnel working in adjacent fields of investigation, from surface science on single crystals to the testing of high surface area catalysts in reactors.

The work will be focused on the synthesis, testing and characterisation of new catalysts using state of the art in-house facilities or synchrotrons at SLAC or Lund. It relies heavily on a close collaboration between theory and experiment, where the most promising catalysts are identified by in-silico screening. It will therefore be in collaboration with other partners of V-SUSTAIN, at Copenhagen University, Stanford University and DTU. 

When applying please indicate which of the sub-projects you are most interested in applying for and motivate your choice and a possible earliest starting date. Notice candidates first finalizing their master summer 2019 may also apply now.

Qualifications
The successful candidates will have obtained excellent grades in his/her Bachelor and Masters degrees. He/she should also be well-motivated, hardworking and willing and able to work as part of a team. Candidates for the PhD positions should have a Masters’ degree in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science by the time they commence the project.

Approval and Enrolment of PhD Students
The scholarship for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU, for example in Mathematics, Physics and Informatics. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, 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 PhD positions are for 3 years and the PhD thesis must be delivered during this period. The position is available from start of 2019 or later.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
For further information about the research at SurfCat at the Department of Physics at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) please inspect http://www.surfcat.dtu.dk.  ;

Should you have any queries regarding the positions, please contact Professor Ib Chorkendorff ibchork (at) fysik.dtu.dk. 

Application
Your online application must be submitted no later than 5 January 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 cover letter motivating the application. (Max one page)
• A curriculum vitae
• A list of publications
• Copies of BSc, MSc and PhD degree diplomas
• Mandatory excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and Excel spreadsheet here) 
• Names and e-mail addresses or telephone numbers of 2 references.

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 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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