The Department of Electrical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) invites applications for a postdoc position within the Automation and Control group. The postdoc position is financed the ShippingLab Autonomy Work Package   (http://shippinglab.dk/), which a joint effort between Academia and Industry.

The ShippingLab Autonomy research project has Professor Mogens Blanke as Principal Investigator and the effort is a teamwork between Postdocs and PhD Students and real-life testing and validation is an integral part of the research.

Responsibilities and tasks
We seek an ambitious team-oriented person, who wish to establish herself/himself at an international level within autonomous navigation and will be a team player in both scientific publication and experimental validation of results. You will perform internationally relevant research in the area of simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) for autonomous navigation at sea bringing together the scientific fields of multi-modal sensor fusion, optimization theory, estimation theory, computer vision, and deep learning. You will take an active role in the organization and execution of experimental campaigns at sea for data collection as well as for verification and validation of the developed technology. The developed SLAM solutions should enable/support the autonomous navigation of ships in confined waters and possibly be robust to adverse weather conditions.

You are expected to proactively engage in the preparation and finalization of scientific publications to be addressed to ISI journals and highly ranked international conferences, and to present the findings of her/his research to strongly qualified professional audiences.

You will participate in the supervision/co-supervision of MSc and BSc projects related to her/his fields of expertise. She/he may also be engaged in support to teaching activities at MSc level.

The research of this project has civilian objectives. However, equipment restricted by export licenses and ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) is being used in this research. Applicants that are citizens of Denmark, Norway and other NATO countries, Sweden, Australia, New Zealand, or Japan are eligible. Other applicants should provide evidence of eligibility to use such equipment for their application to be considered. 

Qualifications
Candidates should hold a PhD degree or equivalent, or have submitted their PhD thesis at the time of application.

Candidates should meet the following qualifications 

Have a documented track record in developing SLAM solutions for outdoor navigation. The application to navigation of autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) will be an advantage. Have a documented track record in one or more of the following subjects: estimation theory; optimization theory; sensor fusion; computer vision; deep learning. Have a good knowledge of dynamic calibration of vision systems Have a solid expertise in developing software in Python as well as C++/C# and good knowledge of ROS (Robotic Operating System) Have prior experience in preparing and performing experimental campaigns Is a team player who wish to collaborate within a team and is motivated by achievements of yourself and the team

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 employment may indicatively start on 1 December 2019 or in early 2020. The period of employment is up to 27 months, as funding is presently available until end of February 2022.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here. 

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Roberto Galeazzi, rg@elektro.dtu.dk. 

You can read more about DTU Electrical Engineering on www.elektro.dtu.dk and the Automation and Control group on www.aut.elektro.dtu.dk. 

Application 
Please submit your online application no later than 21 November 2019 (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: 

Application (cover letter) CV Diploma (MSc/PhD) List of publications and patents Up to 5 publications (journal or peer-reviewed conference papers) that have relevance to the evaluation of the applicant towards the requested qualifications Your ORCID ID number

Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

DTU Electrical Engineering educates students within electrical engineering technologies. We offer studies at BEng, BSc, MSc and PhD levels, and participate in joint international programmes. We conduct state-of-the-art research within antenna and microwave technology, robot technology, power and physical electronics, acoustic environment, electro-acoustics, electric power and energy. Our department has more than 200 members of staff.

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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 vision to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That vision lives on today. DTU has 11,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. Our main campus is in Kgs. Lyngby north of Copenhagen and we have campuses in Roskilde and Ballerup.
Deadline: 21 November 2019
Unit: DTU Electrical Eng
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Post expires on Thursday November 21st, 2019

The Climate Risks and Economics group at DTU Management invites highly motivated candidates to apply for the PhD position in economics and interdisciplinary interactions with geosciences. The PhD project will be based on existing projects within the group assessing climate change induced economic damages.

Research field
The project is positioned within climate change economics and will include aspects of impact assessments, extremes, damage modelling, uncertainty assessments and response strategies. The work will include a close interaction with other researcher from the Climate Risks and Economics group working with climate physics, hydrological modelling, and geospatial analysis within the integrated climate risks and adaptation research.

Responsibilities and tasks
The PhD project will be enrolled into one or more existing projects of the group. The objective of the PhD project is to assess economic damage costs in relation to projected hazardous climate risks and extremes to contribute to more sustainable strategies and optimal management within climate adaptation strategies. A specific aim is to employ and further develop the existing research from the Climate Risks and Economics group on damage costs across multiple sectors (e.g. buildings, industry, infrastructure, culture etc.) for a broader view of societal consequences, climate resilience aspects and for a better geographical scaling. Another specific aim, nested in a highly cross-disciplinary setting due to the chain of interrelated events, is to address and disentangle the uncertainty cascade in climate change economics. Emergency response strategies and response capacities in local societies are also key focus areas in the damage assessment research of the group.

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. 

A strong background within economics and an ability to work in a strong interdisciplinary research environment is required. The theoretical approach for the research will be economics including microeconomics and aspects of environmental- and development economic. The research will include theoretical and methodological issues as well as applications in joint efforts with geoscience and spatial approaches.

Qualifications within mathematical modelling, spatial analysis and processing of data is an advantage. A high motivation for research and excellent communication skills in English (both writing and speaking) are essential for a successful application.

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. 

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made according to the qualification requirements stated above. 

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. Start date: As soon as possible.

The workplace will be at DTU Lyngby Campus.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here. 

Further information
For further information please contact Head of Sustainability at DTU Management, Signe Krarup, sigkra@dtu.dk.  

Information about the Sustainability division and the Climate Risks and Economics research group is available at www.sustainability.man.dtu.dk/english/Research/CRE. 

Application
Please submit your online application no later than 1 November 2019 (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)

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 Management conducts excellent research in the intersection between management, technology and economics, in close cooperation with companies and public authorities. In our research, we focus on the path to an efficient and sustainable society. A key element is the role of technology and its interaction with industry, individuals, government, institutions and society as a whole.

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 vision to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That vision lives on today. DTU has 11,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. Our main campus is in Kgs. Lyngby north of Copenhagen and we have campuses in Roskilde and Ballerup.
Deadline: 1 November 2019
Unit: DTU Management
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Post expires on Friday November 1st, 2019

DTU Management at the Technical University of Denmark invites applications for a 3-year PhD position in the Network Modelling group in the Transport division of the Department of Technology, Management and Economics (DTU Management) at DTU. The division conducts research and teaching in the field of traffic and transport planning and appraisal, with particular focus on behaviour modelling, network modelling, machine learning and simulation, transport economics and safety.

The topic of the project concerns behavioral modelling of bicyclists in the transport network with particular focus on long-distance and e-bicyclists preferences. Cities all over the world are currently investing in bicycle infrastructure. However, bicyclists are generally under-prioritized or completely overlooked in strategic transport models used in city-level mobility planning, which makes it difficult to prioritize funding for bicycle transport and adapt the network to different types of bicycle users. This project seeks to improve the methodological progress, digital networks and real-life observations relevant for the modelling of bicyclists as this is far from as developed as other transport modes, e.g. cars and public transport.

Responsibilities and tasks
The aim of the project is to develop state-of-the-art behavioral realistic route choice models for bicyclists, which at a detailed level takes into account both network characteristics, individual characteristics and bicycle type as well as temporal variations such as weather and bicyclists stress level (e.g. from congestion).

The project is part of a larger project regarding cyclist’s behavior with focus on long-distance trips and e-bikes including also Israel Institute of Technology (Technion). The candidate will work closely together with the supervisory team and researches from Technion and will be take part in both data collection, preparation of digital road network characteristics, methodological development, modeling preparations such as alternative generation and in developing the final models.

During the project, we will give methodological contributions within digital network preparation, passive and active data collections, model preparation and by formulating a disaggregate theoretically well-explained model for bicyclists behavior. Specifically, the tasks for the candidate and the supervisory team include:

Preparation of digital network characteristics, primarily GIS data for Tel-Aviv and Copenhagen which will serve as main digital infrastructure for the processing, analysis and modelling of cycling routes Collection of new long-distance and e-cycling data in Tel-Aviv and Copenhagen by using an application developed within the project and post processing of these data. Quantitative data analyses to model the effects of both network specific and individual specific factors on the bicyclist’s route choice with particular focus on individual characteristics and differences between short and long distance trips and conventional and e-bike users. Analyse and model how improved bicycle facilities may change mode choice and travel behavior in general Prepare manuscripts for high level journal publication

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 degree should be within Transportation Modelling, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Data Science, Behavioural Studies, or related;

Excellent background in statistics and probabilities is required Skills in geoprocessing tools, e.g. ArcMap is preferedExcellent programming/data management capabilities are preferable, e.g. in SAS, R or Python. Transportation modelling disciplines in the education background are preferable

The following soft skills are also important:

Good communication skills in English, both written and orally Willingness to engage in group-work with a multi-national team

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.

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by 1 January 2020.

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.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Otto Anker Nielsen, oani@dtu.dk, or Associate Professor Anders Fjendbo Jensen afjje@dtu.dk.

You can read more about DTU Management at www.man.dtu.dk/english.

Application
Please submit your online application no later than 1 December 2019 (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)

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 Management Engineering conducts high-level research and teaching with a focus on sustainability, transport, innovation and management science. Our goal is to create knowledge on the societal aspects of technology – including the interaction between technology and sustainability, business growth, infrastructure and prosperity. Therefore, we explore and create value in the areas of management science, innovation and design thinking, business analytics, systems and risk analyses, human behaviour, regulation and policy analysis. The department offers teaching from introductionary to advanced courses/projects at BSc, MSc and PhD level. The Department has a staff of app. 350. Read more at www.man.dtu.dk.

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 vision to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That vision lives on today. DTU has 11,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. Our main campus is in Kgs. Lyngby north of Copenhagen and we have campuses in Roskilde and Ballerup.

Deadline: 1 December 2019
Unit: DTU Management
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Post expires on Sunday December 1st, 2019

We offer a post doc position in the framework of the project “Microengineering soft mechanical properties in 3D for next-generation cell differentiation and maturation systems” funded by Independent Research Fund Denmark. Within the project you will work in close collaboration with other researchers in a highly interdisciplinary and dynamic team covering experimental disciplines of advanced 3D printing, synthesis of new printable polymer materials, 3D cell culture, and structural topology optimization.

We invite you to join us on our current effort to engineer human mini-organs. We invite applications from you, a highly qualified candidate, for a 2-year post doc on stereolithographic 3D printing of soft materials for engineering the mechanical microenvironment of human cells to produce mature mini-organs (organoids). You will specialize in the synthesis of custom-made resins for the 3D printing process.

Responsibilities and tasks
The work will include development and custom synthesis of materials to be used in 2 wavelength 3D photolithographic microprinting. We are using a methodology where photo polymerization are conducted using both free radical and cationic polymerization mechanisms. Even though we are operating at a laboratory-scale the fact that the synthesized materials are used in the photolithographic process requires development of synthesis protocols to generate substantial amounts of material.

We have some more specific goals:

increase the toughness of the produced structures control the post curing swelling in water by suitable monomer choice for the synthesis of the photocurable prepolymers introduce cleavable functional groups in the networks.

Qualifications
Candidates should have a PhD degree or equivalent.

We seek a candidate:

with a strong background in polymer synthesis synthetic organic chemistry skills interest in photochemistry

The following soft skills are important:

Strong communication skills in English Willingness to engage in a multi-national team Interdisciplinary collaboration skills

You are expected to be self-motivated and take responsibility for the progress of the project.

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 terms of employment
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 position is for 22 months and is available immediately.

The post doc will be employed at DTU Chemistry. The experimental work will be conducted in laboratories of DTU Chemistry and DTU Health Tech.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Kristoffer Almdal, kral@kemi.dtu.dk, tel.: +45 4525 8144/+45 2091 5852 or Professor Niels Larsen, nibl@dtu.dk, tel.: +45 4525 8161.

You can read more about DTU Chemistry on www.kemi.dtu.dk and DTU Health Tech at www.healthtech.dtu.dk.

Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than 7 November 2019 (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:

Application (cover letter) CV Diploma (MSc/PhD) List of publications

We expect the assessment to be finished by November 22.

Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

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 vision to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That vision lives on today. DTU has 11,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. Our main campus is in Kgs. Lyngby north of Copenhagen and we have campuses in Roskilde and Ballerup.
Deadline: 7 November 2019
Unit: DTU Chemistry
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Post expires on Thursday November 7th, 2019

A 3-year PhD position is available in the section for Protein Science & Biotherapeutics at the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (DTU Bioengineering).

The successful applicant will work within the research group ‘Protease Network Degradomics’ headed by Professor Ulrich auf dem Keller.

In our research group, we apply and develop advanced positional proteomics workflows to identify proteases, elucidate their interactions and determine their substrates in inflammation, repair and regeneration. With a major focus on the skin, we aim at elucidating interdependent proteolytic pathways and their disturbance in disease to provide a basis for the development of novel strategies for diagnostics and therapeutic intervention.

Responsibilities and tasks
The newly recruited PhD student will work with a team of postdocs and PhD students and in close collaboration with the DTU Proteomics Core to characterize newly identified matrix metalloproteinase substrates for their function in epidermal differentiation and repair.

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.

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.

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Professor Ulrich auf dem Keller.

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.

Further information

Further information may be obtained from Professor Ulrich auf dem Keller, uadk@dtu.dk.

You can read more about Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine at www.bioengineering.dtu.dk/english.

Application
Please submit your online application no later than 30 October 2019 (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)

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.

The Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (DTU Bioengineering) conducts research, educates future bio-engineers, provides scientific advice and innovate within the areas of microbiology, biochemistry, biotechnology and biomedicine. The research at DTU Bioengineering is at the highest international level and focuses on the societal and scientific challenges within the field. Research is conducted within three main areas: Microbial ecology and physiology, Industrial biotechnology and cell factories, and Biomedicine and health. The department has extensive collaboration with national and international research units and industries. DTU Bioengineering has approx. 150 employees, of which 2/3 is scientific staff. The department is located at DTU Lyngby Campus.

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 vision to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That vision lives on today. DTU has 11,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. Our main campus is in Kgs. Lyngby north of Copenhagen and we have campuses in Roskilde and Ballerup.
Deadline: 30 October 2019
Unit: DTU Bioengineering
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Post expires on Wednesday October 30th, 2019

The Energy System Analysis group at DTU Management invites highly motivated candidates to apply for the PhD position in Modelling sustainable maritime fuels. This is a 3-year scholarship. The project will build on recent research works and achievements in integrated energy systems and market-based flexibility management at DTU.

Maritime transport emits around 1000 million tons of CO2 annually and is responsible for about 3% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions. On 13/4-2018, the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) announced that its member state delegates have agreed on a target to cut the shipping sector’s overall CO2 output by 50% by 2050. On 4/12-2018 Maersk announced their net zero CO2 emission target by 2050. To realize the massive emission reductions targeted, ship propulsion must be based on carbon-neutral fuels. The question is which fuels to go for and to develop engine and storage solutions for. This depends on the potential fuel costs and availability, and the cost of retrofitting or new-building ships, which then can run on the various fuel alternatives. Mathematical modelling of energy systems will contribute to analyzing the current and potential future costs and availability of sustainable fuels.

Responsibilities and tasks
The objective of this PhD project is to analyse and compare future renewable maritime fuels by mathematical modelling of production and consumption. The tasks involve assessing potential availability and costs of sustainable maritime fuels including costs on ships. The PhD student will closely collaborate with industry partners of related projects, and other researchers.

The responsibilities and tasks associated with the position include:

Active participation in the research environments at DTU; Develop models, algorithms, and methods; Present research results at project meetings, and international conferences/workshops; Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals/conference proceedings; Contribute to teaching.

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 ideal candidate should be holding a Master’s degree in Energy Engineering, Mathematical modelling or related fields. The successful candidate has strong analytical and problem-solving skills, is proactive, self-motivated with critical thinking. Strong programming skills are required, preferably in GAMS and Python. Fluent English speaking and strong paper writing skills are mandatory. You enjoy working in an international environment, solving practical problems, and collaborating with industrial project partners.

The following qualifications are a prerequisite:

Background in energy engineering or mathematical modelling Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Being proactive and self-motivated with critical thinking Strong programming skills, preferably in GAMS and Python Fluent English-speaking and strong paper writing skills

Furthermore, the following will be advantageous:

General knowledge about the maritime sector Willingness to work in an international environment Keenness to solve practical problems in strong collaboration with our industrial project partners

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.

Assessment
The academic approval of application is 12 November or as soon as possible thereafter. The PhD student is expected to start by 1 December 2019.

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 place of work is Energy System Analysis Group, Sustainability Division,  Department of Technology, Management and Economics, Produktionstorvet 424, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor MSO Marie Münster, maem@dtu.dk.

You can read more about DTU Management at www.man.dtu.dk/english.

Application Please submit your online application no later than 30 October 2019 (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)

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.

Sustainability is an internationally well-established division doing high-level research on energy and transport economics, climate change, urban systems, and sustainable development. We develop and apply methods from systems modelling, economics, econometrics and statistics, spatial analysis, and value chain analysis. The division has a staff of approximately 80 and employs researchers with competences in a range of related disciplines with a dominance of engineering and economics. Energy System Analysis is one among the four research groups in the division. It has around 20 staff and covers energy system modelling and big data analysis. We emphasize skills in energy system modelling and good understanding of energy technologies.

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 vision to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That vision lives on today. DTU has 11,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. Our main campus is in Kgs. Lyngby north of Copenhagen and we have campuses in Roskilde and Ballerup.
Deadline: 30 October 2019
Unit: DTU Management
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Post expires on Wednesday October 30th, 2019

DTU, Department of Mechanical Engineering has an open PhD position focused on data-driven prediction of added wave resistance on ships. The main objective is to develop a tool that combines machine learning algorithms and ship motion dynamics for accurate estimation of the added resistance on ships sailing in seaway. The present research project will be carried out in the maritime group of the Section of Fluid Mechanics, Coastal and Maritime Engineering. The research of the maritime group includes, among other topics, loads on and responses of ships sailing in waves, resistance and propulsion, sea state estimation, and risk and motion prediction; all with the main objective to improve safety and energy efficiency of ship designs and marine operations at sea.

Reducing emissions in shipping is a common goal for all stakeholders involved in the shipping process. This is reflected through, for instance, the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) developed by the International Maritime Organization that urges improvements in energy efficiency not only through design by use of more energy efficient machinery, equipment, and hull details, but also during operations at sea. Notably, speed reduction is an effective way to improve energy efficiency. As a consequence recent trends towards slow steaming have led to increased interest in the prediction of added wave resistance on merchant ships. This increasing interest relates to the fact that the added wave resistance plays a (much) more significant role, relative to the other resistance components, when the vessel’s advance speed is reduced. Reliable prediction, not to mention a proper understanding, of added wave resistance is therefore essential to ensure improved energy efficiency of ships sailing in waves. In the same context, as a result of regulations aimed at reducing installed engine power, the associated risk of designing under-powered ships is of key importance.

There is a large literature focused on theoretical approaches for the prediction of added wave resistance. However, it is generally accepted that added resistance is difficult to [theoretically] predict, regardless what [numerical] approach is taken, especially in short or oblique waves (Bertram, 2016). Furthermore, it is stated that accurate models for added power in waves only make sense if more accurate data for the ambient seaway is also obtained. In this view, it is relevant to study data-driven methods for the prediction of added wave resistance, while, at the same time, using the data for extracting information about the ambient seaway, referring to the on-site wave system.

Responsibilities and tasks
This project should study machine learning algorithms for predicting the added wave resistance on a ship sailing in a seaway; without restrictions on the operational and/or environmental conditions. As a byproduct, the project is expected to develop a data-driven method to estimate the wave system characterizing the seaway. Mathematically, the solutions to the two developments are independent, but, due to the nature of the governing physics, the solutions are physically interrelated. Hence, the solution to the former will complement the latter, and vice versa. Overall, the project thus aims to develop a tool for reliable prediction of added wave resistance; hence, making the project’s expected results important for shipping companies in their drive towards reducing CO2 emissions and fuel consumption.

There is no (single) sensor that can measure the added wave resistance and neither is there one that can measure the seaway. However, from a physical point-of-view, most of the measured signals on a ship, e.g., shaft torque, shaft RPM, rudder angle, speed-through-water, wave-induced motions and accelerations, hull girder flexure, are directly affected by the seaway which in turn affects the added wave resistance. In other words, there exist correlations among the signals, where some of the correlations are theoretically well-known and observable while other correlations are physically evident but without any known theoretical explanations, and yet there may be unknown hidden correlations, since their structure and mutual dependence are not observable from a limited amount of data. Usually, means for the prediction of added wave resistance are purely model-based, as are the procedures for the estimation of the seaway, although the latter procedures for estimating the seaway are combined with measurements. In contrast, this project will have prime focus on signal-based approaches using machine learning algorithms for the analysis of the measurements from some, or all, of the sensors introduced above.

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 must have a master’s degree in naval architecture, mechanical engineering or a related field, with a focus on ship motion dynamics. Candidates with a (strong) background in signal processing, sensor fusion, and data analytics will be prioritized.

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.

Employment is expected to be from about March 2020, but this will be decided in agreement between the candidate and the group of supervisors.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.  

Further information

Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Ulrik Dam Nielsen, udn@mek.dtu.dk or telephone +45 4525 1970. 

You can read more about Department of Mechanical Engineering at www.mek.dtu.dk/english. 

Application

Please submit your online application no later than 15 November 2019 (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) Two letters of recommendation from professional referees.

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 Mechanical Engineering covers the fundamental engineering disciplines within Solid mechanics, Fluid mechanics, Coastal and Maritime Engineering, Energy systems and energy conversion, Materials and Surface Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering design and Product development. The department has a scientific staff of about 140 persons, 100 PhD students and a technical/administrative support staff of about 80 persons.

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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 vision to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That vision lives on today. DTU has 11,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. Our main campus is in Kgs. Lyngby north of Copenhagen and we have campuses in Roskilde and Ballerup.
Deadline: 15 November 2019
Unit: DTU Mechanical Eng
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Post expires on Friday November 15th, 2019

The Department of Electrical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) invites applications for a 3-year PhD position to undertake research in phaseless near-field antenna measurements within the Electromagnetic Systems Group (EMS).

The PhD project relates to the DTU-ESA Spherical Near-Field Antenna Test Facility and our cooperation with the European Space Agency (ESA) on high-accuracy testing of space technology antennas.

Phaseless near-field measurements is a special type of near-field measurements where the near-field phase is not measured but retrieved through a computational process based on a mathematical algorithm in order to enable the near-field to far-field transformation. It is a topic that involves theoretical, computational, as well as experimental work.

The Electromagnetic Systems Group conducts research in basic and applied electromagnetics for microwave technology.  This includes microwave circuits and components; in particular antennas.  The EMS Group operates the DTU-ESA Spherical Near-Field Antenna Test Facility for high-accuracy testing of space antenna technology. 

Responsibilities and tasks
The PhD project must take outset in existing/previous research performed by EMS in relation to ESA cooperation on planar as well as spherical phaseless near-field antenna measurements.  A number of research topics were identified during this cooperation which must be pursued in the Ph.D. project.  The Ph.D. candidate must thus:

Establish a good understanding of the existing/previous research Select the topics to be pursued during the Ph.D. project and formulate research goals Establish a research plan taking into account the resources of EMS in coordination with other activities employing these same resources Undertake the theoretical, computational, and experimental work in close cooperation with EMS researchers engaged in related activities Document the obtained results in publications and reports.

The spherical near-field antenna measurement technique appears particularly promising for phaseless measurements; the Ph.D. project is thus expected to focus on this.

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.

In addition, the candidate must be able to demonstrate through publications that he/she has a solid experience with nearfield measurements in general and phaseless nearfield measurements in particular.  This experience must include theoretical, computational, and experimental work.

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.

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Professor Olav Breinbjerg. 

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. 

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Olav Breinbjerg, phone: +45 2082 2908, email:  ob@elektro.dtu.dk. 

You can read more about DTU Elektro at https://www.elektro.dtu.dk/english. 

Application
Please submit your online application no later than 29 October 2019 (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)

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 Electrical Engineering educates students within electrical engineering technologies. We offer studies at BEng, BSc, MSc and PhD levels, and participate in joint international programmes. We conduct state-of-the-art research within antenna and microwave technology, robot technology, power and physical electronics, acoustic environment, electro-acoustics, electric power and energy. Our department has more than 200 members of staff.

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 vision to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That vision lives on today. DTU has 11,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. Our main campus is in Kgs. Lyngby north of Copenhagen and we have campuses in Roskilde and Ballerup.
Deadline: 29 October 2019
Unit: DTU Electrical Eng
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Post expires on Tuesday October 29th, 2019

Do you want to create breakthrough concepts for new cathode materials of low temperature SOFCs and to develop an alternative technology, which can provide power for longer than batteries?

We seek a postdoc to do this in a new research project dealing with the epitaxial growth of triple-conducting oxide thin film electrocatalysts for protonic ceramic fuel cells (PCFCs).

Responsibilities and tasks
The postdoctoral fellow will be part of the project “Triple-Conducting Electrocatalysts Enabling Miniaturized Solid Oxide Fuel Cells to Power Internet of Things” recently funded by “Independent Research Fund Denmark”.  We aim to identify new catalysts that are active for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) at temperatures between 300 and 500 °C, which can be used as cathodes for protonic ceramic fuel cells. The project combines experimental and theoretical studies and entails a novel design principle for catalysts. The postdoctoral fellow will use pulsed laser deposition to epitaxially grow thin oxide films of state-of-the-art PCFC cathode materials as well as the new ones. A key effort in the project will be to apply in-situ impedance spectroscopy to evaluate the electrochemical properties of the films during- and immediately after film deposition. The ultimate aim is to establish new structure-activity trends of atomically engineered cathode materials and further enhance their ORR by tuning the ratio of the very active sites at the surface.

Qualifications
Candidates should be highly motivated and must have a PhD degree in a physics, chemistry, nanoscience, or materials science. In addition, the following qualifications are important:

Experience with  thin film oxides Experience with  electrochemical characterization Good communication skills in English Being able to work independently and in a team

Candidates with the following qualifications are preferred:

Experience with functional metal oxides and their chemistry Experience in metal oxides thin film deposition by pulsed laser deposition Knowledge on impedance spectroscopy Proven writing skills.

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Associate Professor Yunzhong Chen and Professor Peter Vang Hendriksen.

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 terms of employment
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 2 years. The expected starting date is January 2020.

Workplace is DTU Energy, DTU Lyngby Campus, Denmark.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
For further information please contact Associate Professor Yunzhong Chen, yunc@dtu.dk.

You can read more about DTU Energy at www.energy.dtu.dk/english.

Application
Please submit your online application no later than 1 December 2019 (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:

Application (cover letter) CV Diploma (MSc/PhD) List of publications

Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

DTU Energy is focusing on functional materials and their application in sustainable energy technology. Our research areas include fuel cells, electrolysis, solar cells, magnetic refrigeration, superconductivity and thermoelectrics. Additional information about the department can be found on www.ecs.dtu.dk.

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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 vision to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That vision lives on today. DTU has 11,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. Our main campus is in Kgs. Lyngby north of Copenhagen and we have campuses in Roskilde and Ballerup.
Deadline: 1 December 2019
Unit: DTU Energy
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Post expires on Sunday December 1st, 2019

The section for Microbial and Chemical Ecology at the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine has a temporary position open for a postdoctoral researcher.

The successful applicant will work in the Antimicrobial Agents group headed by Associate Professor Anders Folkesson.

Responsibilities and tasks
The position concerns research related to evolution of antibiotic resistance in pathogens. It is crucial to elucidate how microbes interact and respond to the challenge of antimicrobial therapy in order to limit the evolution of antimicrobial resistance. This knowledge is urgently needed for developing novel therapies for multiresistant pathogens.

The focus of the candidate will be to explore the effect of various mutations which we have shown to be important for achieving high levels of resistance toward antimicrobial peptides. The role of the candidate will primarily be to perform experiments in the laboratory and conduct the following data analysis which should ultimately result in scientific publications. Additionally the candidate is expected to be supervising students and take part in teaching activities.

Qualifications
The applicant must hold a PhD degree or equivalent in a life sciences discipline, have excellent communications skills in Danish and English, and have hands-on experience in molecular microbiology, resistance evolution, lipid characterisation and/or chemical analysis such as MALDI-TOF-MS. In our research group, we value collaboration both internally and with our external partners. Furthermore, you need to be creative in solving problems, making things work and thrive in a dynamic environment.

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 terms of employment
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 position is for 1 year. 

The positions will be located at the DTU Lyngby campus.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here. 

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Anders Folkesson, e-mail: afol@dtu.dk, tel.: +45 2012 0657. 

You can read more about DTU Bioengineering: www.bioengineering.dtu.dk/english. 

Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than 28 October 2019 (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 in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

Application (cover letter) CV Diploma (MSc/PhD) List of publications

Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

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 vision to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That vision lives on today. DTU has 11,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. Our main campus is in Kgs. Lyngby north of Copenhagen and we have campuses in Roskilde and Ballerup.
Deadline: 28 October 2019
Unit: DTU Bioengineering
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Post expires on Monday October 28th, 2019

Container terminals play a central role in the efficient distribution of goods. They are interface between the sea and the hinterland, and they are continuously pressured to improve their performance. This pressure is particularly high for container terminals handling international trade, where large and larger vessels are deployed to exploit economy of scale. The focus of this PhD scholarship is the study of planning synergies among a group of collaborating terminals. We will, in particular, look at how berthing operation can be improved when multiple terminals are planned at the same time.

The academic literature presents an indication that such collaborative planning results in overall improved operations. We will be studying what amount of data the terminals will need to share, and consequently identify operational research methods to provide decision support for the planners. In collaboration with the industry, the project will demonstrate the quantified planning improvements on real data, thus bridging the gap between academia and industry.

Responsibilities and tasks
Are you hard working, interested in mathematical modelling, heuristic implementation, and do you enjoy solving difficult puzzles? The you might be the candidate we are looking for!

As a PhD candidate you will contribute to our research project while preparing yourself to a carrier in research. During your study you will be expected to extend your knowledge in operations research through a number of master and PhD courses. You will be trained and gain experience in disseminating knowledge both scientifically in conferences, and pedagogically as lecturer at the university.

During the research project you will be actively participating in meetings with the stakeholders and help direct the project towards the most positive and impactful outcomes.

You will be working with real data, and will be challenged with implementing mathematical models and heuristic solutions in a research field where this scale of planning has not yet been seen.

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.

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.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Dario Pacino, darpa@dtu.dk, tel.: +45 4525 1512.

You can read more about DTU Management at www.man.dtu.dk/english.

Application
Please submit your online application no later than 29 October 2019 23:59 (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)

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 Management Engineering contributes actively to the development of decision-making tools, process optimization and an innovative, competitive and sustainable use of technology hereby addressing some of society’ s grand challenges. The research especially focuses on the areas of energy and climate, production, cities, health and food.

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 vision to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That vision lives on today. DTU has 11,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. Our main campus is in Kgs. Lyngby north of Copenhagen and we have campuses in Roskilde and Ballerup.
Deadline: 29 October 2019
Unit: DTU Management
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Post expires on Tuesday October 29th, 2019

The Department of Electrical Engineering at theTechnical University of Denmark (DTU) invites applications for a 3-year PhD position within the Automation and Control group (ELE).

The PhD project is part of the ShippingLab Autonomy Work Package (WP), which a joint effort between Academia and Industry. The ShippingLab Autonomy research has Professor Mogens Blanke as Principal Investigator and the effort is a teamwork between Postdocs and PhD Students and real life testing and validation is an integral part of the research.

Responsibilities and tasks
We seek an ambitious team-oriented person, who wish to obtain an international level in the area and will be a team player in both scientific publication and experimental validation of results. PhD research in this team is expected to result in two or more publications in international scientific journals plus a number of conference papers. Presentation at international conferences will be part of the research training and elements of didactics will be obtained through experience as teaching assistants.

The research of this project has civilian objectives. However, equipment restricted by export licenses and ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) is being used in this research. Applicants that are citizens of Denmark, Norway and other NATO countries, Sweden, Australia, New Zealand, or Japan are eligible. Other applicants should provide evidence of eligibility to use such equipment for their application to be considered.

This research will focus on development of methods for short-horizon deviations from the planned course of a ship. These are needed when there is risk of collision and own vessel must deviate from planned course to obey the traffic rules at sea (IMO COLREGS).

Planning the deviation from intended route should be safe with respect to risks of collision and grounding, taking into account the expected behaviours by other vessels, who themselves are subjected to the COLREGS, and uncertainties related to the observed situation. The obtained solutions should be resilient to faults or artefacts in signals. The project might adopt techniques from constrained optimization, predictive control, hybrid systems control or supervisory control to obtain safe trajectories or develop entirely new ideas to ensure safe navigation.

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.

Preference will be given to candidates with:

MSc in robotics or automation and control. Your profile includes model-based and predictive or adaptive control. Knowledge about fault-tolerant and nonlinear control will be an advantage.

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.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Mogens Blanke, tel.: +45 4525 3565, mob: +45 2991 0965.

You can read more about DTU Elektro on www.elektro.dtu.dk and the Automation and Control group on www.aut.elektro.dtu.dk.

Application
Please submit your online application no later than 28 October 26 2019 (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) List of publications and patents Documentation of personal electronics laboratory experience Your ORCID ID number

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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 Electrical Engineering educates students within electrical engineering technologies. We offer studies at BEng, BSc, MSc and PhD levels, and participate in joint international programmes. We conduct state-of-the-art research within antenna and microwave technology, robot technology, power and physical electronics, acoustic environment, electro-acoustics, electric power and energy. Our department has more than 200 members of staff.

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 vision to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That vision lives on today. DTU has 11,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. Our main campus is in Kgs. Lyngby north of Copenhagen and we have campuses in Roskilde and Ballerup.
Deadline: 28 October 2019
Unit: DTU Electrical Eng
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Post expires on Monday October 28th, 2019