Kategoriarkiv: Engineering/it

Postdoc in Cavity Optomechanics with Bulk Acoustic Modes

Engineering/it, Physical sciences/Math

Are you also intrigued by the possibility of exploring macroscopic quantum phenomena? And do you want to pursue your scientific career in a world-leading research environment? Then please continue reading.

At the Center for Macroscopic Quantum States (bigQ) at DTU Physics, we seek an excellent, ambitious, and proactive experimentalist for a 2-year postdoc position to drive a recently initiated experimental project in the highly topical field of cavity optomechanics with bulk acoustic modes, and in close collaboration with a PhD student establish a state-of-the-art setup.

Our motivation is to investigate the Brillouin optomechanical coupling of bulk acoustic modes of crystalline resonators to an optical cavity field, and the first scientific objective is to demonstrate low-threshold strong coupling. The long-term visions include both fundamental investigations of macroscopic quantum phenomena as well as quantum information processing applications of the platform.

bigQ is a Danish national Center of Excellence in quantum information science and technology. The purpose of the center is to explore quantum physics in new macroscopic regimes, deepening our understanding of quantum physics, and speeding up the development of emerging quantum technologies. Our main focus is basic research, but we strongly encourage and support innovation and industry partnerships.

The center offers a stimulating and diverse working environment, comprising around 45 people (with 17 nationalities) including Faculty members, PhD students, postdocs, engineers and an administrator.

The project in short
Bulk acoustic optomechanics is a fast-developing field which has gained increased attention in recent years due to the direct access to the motional quantum ground state of bulk macroscopic systems and the ability to obtain ultra-long-lived high-frequency phononic modes.

In the first phase of the project, we will investigate the Brillouin optomechanical interaction in a room temperature setup but will later on transition to low temperature studies. In close collaboration with professionals in engineering and manufacturing of high-precision optical and mechanical assemblies, we have developed an innovative cavity system for operation at milli-Kelvin temperatures in our dilution refrigerator. We are confident that the system will provide us with the required competitive edge to reach our goals and deliver high-impact scientific results.

Responsibilities and qualifications
The project will be carried out in the optomechanics team of the bigQ center, including 4 PhD students, a Research Process Scientist, and one senior researcher. The team currently conducts research into optical feedback cooling of micro-mechanical resonators, development of ultra-coherent mechanical devices using topology optimisation, and theoretical quantum optomechanics. We expect you to actively engage in the team and contribute to and make your expertise available to all of the team’s activities.

We are looking for an exceptional physicist with extraordinary talents and outstanding drive. In particular, we are looking for academic excellence and/or demonstrated scientific achievements. We also expect you to have a strong ability to conceive new ideas, construct high-performance experimental setups, take initiative and leadership, and secure progress of the experimental work on a daily basis. Essential is your internal drive to achieve significant and ground-breaking results.

We expect you to,

  • be excited about large challenges and enjoy solving them.
  • have an extraordinary drive towards achieving groundbreaking results.
  • enjoy working in a team, be excited about sharing your expertise with other group members and at the same time have an open-minded spirit.
  • love physics discussions and participating in thoughtful conversations.
  • make things work and deliver!

Further qualifications
You should be motivated and dedicated to do research of the highest standards, be able to work closely with other team members, and share our values of scientific curiosity and creativity. We require demonstrated expertise in experimental quantum optics, preferably with proficiency in optomechanics and ideally also with experience in cryogenics. Expertise in some of the following areas is expected:

  • design and construction of room temperature optical setups,
  • cryogenics
  • homodyne tomography,
  • fiber optics,
  • electronics development,
  • numerical simulations,
  • Python programming.

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).

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.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Prof. Ulrik Andersen (Center Leader), ulrik.andersen@fysik.dtu.dk. 

You can read more about us on www.bigq.dk and www.fysik.dtu.dk/english/Research/QPIT. 

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark. 

The project is funded by the Danish National Research Foundation.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 5 July 2021 (Danish 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
  • Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)
  • List of publications

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

DTU Physics is a modern department with an emphasis on strong professionalism. We want to be elitist in physics and we demand a lot of our employees and students. We focus on research, teaching and innovation in areas with fundamental challenges and application potentials. We cover areas such as surface physics, materials science, computer-based material calculations, fluid dynamics, biophysics, plasma physics and quantum physics, and we encourage collaboration between the areas. Applications range from sustainable energy and the materials of the future to quantum technology. 

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 12,900 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Deadline: 2021-07-05 at 23:59
Unit: DTU Physics

Read the job description at the university homepage or Apply.

Post expires on Monday July 5th, 2021

PhD scholarship in Advanced Carbon Micro- and Nanofabrication for Electrochemical Energy Systems

Engineering/it, Physical sciences/Math

Are you an engineer motivated by challenging tasks in micro- and nanofabrication? Are you keen on advancing research in miniaturized integrated devices for energy harvesting and storage? We are looking for a skilled PhD candidate to develop novel strategies for highly integrated 3D carbon micro- and nanoelectrodes as part of the project ‘Pyrolytic Hierarchical Organic Electrodes for sustaiNable Electrochemical Energy Systems (PHOENEEX)’, which is funded by an European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant. The overall vision of PHOENEEX is to develop sustainable electrochemical energy systems. In this context, you will work in close collaboration with several researchers in an interdisciplinary team.

You will be affiliated with DTU Nanolab, where we conduct cross-disciplinary research and apply micro- and nanotechnology to a wide range of scientific disciplines and applications. The Biomaterial Microsystems group is a highly ambitious group, pursuing research on microfabrication of 3D polymer and carbon structures and devices and their application in drug delivery, bioelectrochemistry and sustainable energy.

Responsibilities and qualifications
The overall vision of PHOENEEX is to develop a miniaturised biobattery. For this purpose, we will investigate novel approaches for the fabrication of 3D carbon microelectrodes (3DCMEs) with highly tailored material properties, large surface area and hierarchical architecture using pyrolysis. In this process, patterned polymer precursors are exposed to high temperatures (> 900 °C) in inert atmosphere (N2 or Ar) and converted into pyrolytic carbon. We will apply the 3DCMEs to i) improve the efficiency of energy harvesting in microbial fuel cells and ii) enhance temporal storage of the harvested energy in microsupercapacitors (µSC).

The specific aim of this PhD project is to implement and optimize novel strategies for cleanroom-based micro- and nanofabrication of 3DCME. Methods such as photolithography, deep reactive ion etching, plasma polymerization and pyrolysis will be investigated to maximize electrode surface area and minimize the distance between two terminals of interdigitated electrodes. The structural and electrical properties of the electrodes will be investigated and the electrochemical performance will be assessed. 

The fabricated 3DCME will be the “hard-ware backbone” for the project and their functionality will be evaluated in collaboration with other members of the project team.

Your primary tasks will be to:

  • plan and execute experimental research in the DTU Nanolab cleanroom facilities
  • develop and optimize novel processes for fabrication of 3D carbon electrodes
  • fabricate 3DCME with high electrode surface area and structural definition in the µm-range
  • perform structural, electrical and electrochemical characterization of the 3DCME
  • collaborate with an interdisciplinary research team in a focused scientific effort
  • contribute as teaching assistant at DTU Nanolab and supervise BSc and MSc student projects

You must have a two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS points) in micro- or nanoengineering, physics, mechanical engineering, material engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master’s degree. You must have hands-on experience in micro- and nanofabrication. You are able to interact with researchers in a very interdisciplinary environment. A high grade average and excellent English language skills are decisive to be considered for the scholarship.  

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 Prof. Stephan Sylvest Keller, Prof. Henri Jansen and postdoctoral researcher Babak Rezaei (DTU Nanolab)

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 Prof. Stephan Sylvest Keller, suke@dtu.dk.

You can read more about DTU Nanolab and the Biomaterial Microsystems group at www.nanolab.dtu.dk.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.  

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 12 July 2021 (Danish 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)

You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your 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 Nanolab is a common infrastructure and research facility located at and fully owned by the Technical University of Denmark, DTU. The core facilities consist of a large cleanroom and a state-of-the-art electron microscopy center inaugurated in 2007. The research activities carried out at DTU Nanolab span from nano- and microfabrication with Silicon-based materials, carbon and polymers to the highly sophisticated analysis of nanoscale materials in hard and soft matter. Since 2018, DTU Nanolab is extended to provide expertise in soft matter from small molecule complexes to biological cells. 

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 12,900 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Deadline: 2021-07-12 at 23:59
Unit: DTU Nanolab

Read the job description at the university homepage or Apply.

Post expires on Monday July 12th, 2021

Postdoc in Yeast Synthetic Biology

Engineering/it, Health/Life sciences

Do you want freedom and funding to break new ground to the benefit of mankind?

If your field of expertise is within metabolic engineering/synthetic biology, and you are looking for an opportunity to make an impact with potential for changing the life for millions of people world-wide, this is your chance.

At DTU Biosustain we develop the next generation of bio sustainable technologies using synthetic biology techniques. We create novel methods and technologies as a foundation for development of new environment friendly products, better and less energy consuming manufacturing processes, new medical treatments, climate friendly farming, etc. In other words, we try to solve some of the biggest challenges in the history of mankind, and you will get the chance to add your personal mark to this – with especial focus on solutions for therapeutics and agriculture. The position is for 2 years, meaning you will have the necessary time to succeed.

Develop technology to discover and produce drugs faster and cheaper
You will play an important role in the development of our fully funded natural product research program. As yeast expert you will engineer yeast to produce drugs and other complex molecules and by that develop technology to discover and produce drugs faster and cheaper. By doing so, you will pave the way for e.g. making treatments, that today are too expensive to be realised, economically sustainable and/or make (expensive) treatments accessible for a far greater number of patients

The team’s primary focus is therapeutics and agriculture but as long as your work supports the overall mission we are very open for your ideas. Your tasks will be to:

  • Design, build and test natural product biosynthetic pathways.
  • Develop genetic circuits, bioassays and/or biosensors for bioactive molecules.
  • Engineer yeast metabolism to optimize production of novel molecules.
  • Collaborate with other scientists within and outside our team.

You will unfold your skills at our state-of-the-art lab at DTU’s main campus in Copenhagen. Here you will be part of a new and growing team of 4 Scientists, Lab Tech and a Principal Investigator. The team is co-lead by Jay Keasling. When joining us, you can look forward to being part of a Center with multiple world-class Scientists with a shared passion for breaking new ground in a positive environment characterized by cross-organizational collaboration and knowledge sharing.

PhD or equivalent with true passion for research and positive team work
Having the sky as the limit calls for people with genuine passion for research – you! However, your passion must not be so that you consider yourself on a one scientist mission. The success of the Center as well as the team is founded on cross-organizational collaboration and knowledge sharing. This means, that you can only succeed, if you are a team player that comes with an open mind and natural willingness to show respect for other people. Additionally, your CV comprises experience/understanding of one or more of the below areas of expertise:

  • Experience with yeast genome editing, genetic or metabolic engineering
  • Experience in synthetic biology or metabolic engineering
  • Experience in analytical chemistry (LC-MS, Prep HPLC, etc.)

We also hope that you are motivated by adding bioinformatics (transcriptomics, genomics, phylogenetics etc.) to your skillset – you can look forward to full support and the necessary training.

The focus of your new team
Our focus is to develop technology for microbial cell factories to produce any plant or fungal natural product with an additional focus on therapeutics and agriculture.

As natural products are the best source of drugs and bioactive molecules, we want these technologies to ensure that more natural products can be produced in sufficient quantities for testing/approval and eventually for the market. As such, your work can lead the way to e.g. better and affordable treatments for diseases and/or solutions that can ensure that we can feed the world’s growing population sustainably. You can read more about DTU Biosustain’s Natural product program at www.biosustain.dtu.dk/Research/Application-Areas/Natural-Products

Further information
If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Senior Researcher, Pablo Cruz-Morales, pcruzm@biosustain.dtu.dk. If necessary, we will set up an additional phone call to ensure your understanding of the job and your many opportunities.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

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 2 years.

Application
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 30 July 2021 (Danish 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
  • Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)
  • List of publications
  • Names and contact information for two referees.

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

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability (DTU Biosustain)
Recent progress in our ability to read and write genomic code, combined with advances in automation, analytics and data science, has fundamentally changed the scope and ambition of harnessing the potential of biological systems. Big data approaches and analysis of biological systems are key research instruments at the Center. DTU Biosustain utilizes these advances for microbial cell factory design to foster sustainable lifestyles in relation to three application areas: Sustainable Chemicals, Natural Products, and Microbial Foods. Learn more at biosustain.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 12,900 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Deadline: 2021-07-30 at 23:59
Unit: Center for Biosustainability

Read the job description at the university homepage or Apply.

Post expires on Friday July 30th, 2021

PhD scholarship in Wind Energy Economics and Policy

Engineering/it, Social Sciences/Economics

We are now seeking candidates for a 3-year PhD project in wind energy economics and policy. If you want to contribute to the green transition of society, thrive in collaborative team work and have ambitions for an academic research career, then you might be our new colleague in our new research section ‘Society, Market & Policy’ (SMP) at DTU Wind Energy, where we offer a vibrant and inspiring research community in social sciences embedded in an engineering environment.

The PhD project will be connected to ongoing research projects in the SMP section on the large-scale deployment of offshore wind and related market and policy questions that need to be handled for achieving a sustainable industry and infrastructure build-out.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Specifically, the PhD research will address:

  • Profitability of offshore wind energy projects over time and under different market arrangements
  • Sea bed licensing schemes for offshore wind sites and implications on investment behaviour
  • Revenue allocation options in cross-border offshore grids through market and auction design
  • Investor implications of zero-subsidy auction designs for offshore wind

The research will involve statistical data analysis, development of partial optimisation models, quantitative economic analysis, and policy analysis. Methods applied will be project-specific cash flow simulations (deterministic and stochastic), scenario analysis, and policy impact analysis. Data will be collected through mining of public documents, incl. advanced methods of text analysis. New data may be generated through dedicated stakeholder interviews and collaborative analysis. 

Besides this, your tasks may include teaching and supervising Masters students and participation in outreach and dissemination activities of the department commensurate with research at PhD level.

You must 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.

We are seeking candidates with a Master’s degree, with documented qualifications in business-economics, economic analysis and modelling through dedicated courses and/or related work.

The following further qualifications will be considered in the assessment:

  • Strong background and interest in sustainable energy
  • Experience within energy policy analysis from an economic perspective
  • Quantitative skills and experience with data mining and handling big datasets
  • Excellent communication skills, both in writing and oral presentation
  • Open-minded team player, able to work in multidisciplinary and multinational teams
  • A longer-term interest in pursuing a research career

The working language of the project is English and thus the candidate must have suitable skills in both written and spoken English. Proficiency in a Scandinavian language is not required, but we expect an openness to learn Danish during your stay with us.

The PhD candidate will be selected through a competitive application process. Online applications will be screened against a set of criteria and a shortlist of candidates will be assessed by a specifically formed committee.

The SMP section is part of the Wind Energy Systems Division at DTU’s Department for Wind Energy. We work towards a sustainable and just energy system and perform multi-disciplinary social science research in the technological, economic and societal nexus of wind energy. We use qualitative and quantitative methods, empirical data, interviews, case studies, financial modelling, socio-economic and policy analysis to study wind energy project development, environmental impacts, social interactions, markets, policy, and industry processes.

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 a committee consisting of Head of Section Lena Kitzing, Associate Professor Niels-Erik Clausen and Professor Mathias Stolpe.

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 workplace is primarily DTU Risø Campus, Roskilde, Denmark

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information including the project description may be obtained from Lena Kitzing, DTU Wind Energy, Section for Society, Market and Policy, + 45 24 65 90 64, lkit@dtu.dk

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

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 4 July 2021 (Danish time). The interviews will be carried out during the first half of July and employment is planned to start in September 2021.

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)
  • A short PhD project proposal (maximum 2 pages plus references) describing a possible research objective, theoretical framework and intended methodological approach.

You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your master’s degree but cannot begin your employment before having received it.

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

About DTU Wind Energy
At DTU Wind Energy we put knowledge to work. The department is one of the largest public research organizations for wind energy in the world with 250 staff members. We educate and train the next generation of wind power engineers. We collaborate with global leaders in the wind industries and public authorities around the world to research and develop new technologies and services to power the green transition.

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 12,900 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Deadline: 2021-07-04 at 23:59
Unit: DTU Wind Energy

Read the job description at the university homepage or Apply.

Post expires on Sunday July 4th, 2021

READVERTISEMENT – PhD positions in Electrical Engineering

Engineering/it

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for 3-year positions as PhD in the area of Power Capacitors and their applications. The positions are located at the section Electrical Engineering in Sønderborg within the Centre for Industrial Electronics (CIE). The starting date for the position is as soon as possible in 2021, and it will be agreed with the successful candidate.

The task portfolio of the PhDs will be linked to several projects within CIE. CIE is embedded in a powerhouse in electronics, which includes researchers and developers at universities and industries on both sides of the Danish-German border. CIE is a new initiative striving for high quality and great impact of its research, innovation and education. Central to achieving this objective is access to state-of-the-art facilities and close collaborations with industries.

The aim of the position is to build strong knowledge and competencies within development and characterization of dielectric materials for capacitors. It includes development of theoretical models to support the experimental results. 

Job description 

  • You will conduct research in the field of modern power capacitors, e.g., metallized film capacitors. It includes to develop new dielectric materials, fabricate and characterize capacitor devices as well as validate the experimental results by theoretical modelling.
  • You will participate in planning, execution and documentation of projects with industrial partners.
  • You will be involved in the daily supervision of Master and Bachelor students.
  • You will publish and present your work both at international conferences and in scientific journals with high impact.
  • You will assist in teaching activities. 

Profile and requirements

  • You have a master degree in Power Electronics, Physics, Chemistry or related fields (equivalent to a Danish master’s degree).
  • You are a team player and have strong communication skills.
  • You are interested in a longer term commitment in a growing research group and you are willing to work in close cooperation with industry.
  • You are fluent in English, both spoken and written.
Contact information
Further information about this position is available from Associate Professor Thomas Ebel, Head of CIE, phone: +45 93 50 72 05, email: ebel@sdu.dk. 

If you experience technical problems you must contact support-sdujob@sdu.dk.  

Conditions of employment
Applicants are required to have a master’s degree (equivalent to a Danish master’s degree) at the time of enrollment and employment. Employment as a PhD fellow is a 3-year salaried position (start salary amounts to approx. 3.378,- EURO per month incl. supplements).

Employment of a PhD fellow can only happen after the Head of the PhD School has approved the candidate for admission to the PhD school. Employment and enrollment will cease without further notice at the end of the period.

A PhD fellow is not allowed to have any kind of sideline employment, while enrolled as PhD fellow at the faculty.

Employment is governed by the Protocol on PhD Research Fellows signed by the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.

The successful candidate will be enrolled at SDU in accordance with Faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order), read more here. 

The assessment process
Read about the Assessment and selection process. Shortlisting may be used. 

Application procedure
The Faculty expects applicants to read the Faculty information for prospective PhD students and the SDU information on How to apply before applying.

The application deadline is 30.06.2021.

The application must be in English and must include the following – the required forms must be found at the above mentioned Faculty website:

  • Completed TEK PhD application form for 5+3 applicants.
  • Motivation letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. 2 pages). Upload in the field called “Project description”. 
  • Detailed Curriculum Vitae, describing research, publication and teaching experience, computational skills and including personal contact information.
  • Verified copies of the official bachelor diploma and master’s diploma and transcripts of exams, both original and translated into English.
  • Completed TEK PhD form for calculation grade point average. Upload in one of the fields called “Publication”. 
  • An official document describing the grading scheme of the awarding universities (if not Danish). Upload in one of the fields called “Publication”. 
  • An official and verified written assessment of the thesis or dissertation project from the grade giving institution, if the thesis/examination project is evaluated by approved/passed. The statement must clearly state that the candidate has been among the top 30 pct. in the graduation class for the study programme.
  • List of publications and examples of relevant publications, in case you have any publications. Please attach one pdf-file for each publication.
  • References, if any. Reference letters may also be included. You’re welcome to use the form for reference letter at the Faculty website.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Deadline: 2021-06-02 at 23:59

Read the job description at the university homepage or Apply.

Post expires on Wednesday June 30th, 2021

PhD scholarship in Pyrolysis of Waste to Synthetic Fuels on Cement Plants

Engineering/it, Physical sciences/Math

We offer you a unique opportunity to join DTU Chemical Engineering & industrial partners in the development and study of a new waste pyrolysis process yielding sustainable liquid fuels. You will be based at DTU Chemical engineering the CHEC research group in a dynamic research environment. The project will include collaboration with several industrial companies and will provide research with both an international and practical impact. The PhD project is part of a broader project team and you will work together with both industrial and academic experts in the field. The team will develop a new concept for producing synthetic liquid fuels from waste on cement plants.

Responsibilities and qualifications
The overall aim of the PhD project will be to optimize a pyrolysis reactor system that can be applied as an integrated part of the preheater system on a cement plants. This will mainly be done by using a laboratory set-up to investigate the influence of a broad range of waste types and operation conditions with respect to obtaining high oil yield and high oil quality. Samples from measurements campaigns at a FLSmidth owed pilot plant will furthermore be collected and characterized.

More specifically the position will be part of the following tasks:

  • Participate in the further development of a laboratory pyrolyzer and a tar collection system
  • Provide an assessment of pyrolysis oil quality as a function of waste type, raw meal calcination level and operation conditions
  • Collaborate with industrial partners on an up-scaling of the pyrolysis system
  • Obtain an improved fundamental understanding of pyrolysis when applying cement raw materials in the process
  • To interact with the other partners of the project for data analysis and design suggestions

You must have a two-year master’s degree within Chemical Engineering (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master’s degree. Knowledge and/or experiences pilot-scale reactors and pyrolysis 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.  

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Senior Researcher Peter Arendt Jensen, Professor Anker Degn Jensen and Senior Researcher Brian Brun Hansen. 

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 Senior Researcher Peter Arendt Jensen tel.: +45 4525 2849, e-mail paj@kt.dtu.dk.  

You can read more about DTU Chemical Engineering at www.kt.dtu.dk/english. 

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 30 June 2021 (Danish 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)

You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your 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.

Sustainable processes and products
At DTU Chemical Engineering we work systematically on making processes and products more sustainable. The cement industry is one of the biggest emitters of CO2 and this project will provide tools to transform waste into green energy and thereby reduce the CO2 emission on cement plants.

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 12,900 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 and in Sisimiut in Greenland.

Deadline: 2021-06-30 at 23:59
Unit: DTU Chemical Eng.

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Post expires on Wednesday June 30th, 2021

Two PhD positions in the field of chemical fingerprinting and reactive multiphase flow in cement

Engineering/it, Physical sciences/Math

Individual research projects

The Danish Hydrocarbon Research and Technology Centre (DHRTC), Technical University of Denmark (DTU), invites applicants for two PhD positions in the field of chemical fingerprinting and reactive multiphase flow in cement. These two positions are closely linked within the same project and is part of a larger project portfolio relating to safe and sustainable abandonment of oil wells in the Danish North Sea Chalk reservoirs. DHRTC was established by the Danish Underground Consortium and DTU in 2014 as part of a national strategy for energy, the research Centre is an ambitious, targeted effort to improve recovery of hydrocarbons from the Danish North Sea sector. When the oil field approach the end of the production lifetime, the procedures of abandoning and safely closing the wells poses challenges to the materials involved. DHRTC has initiated a research program with a focus on solutions to the techniques and materials required to seal abandoned wells and the monitoring of closed wells.

Project 1 – Characterization of crude oil tracers by fingerprinting
This project will focus on the detailed chemical characterization and identification of specific compounds which can be used as tracers for hydrocarbon leaks in cement structures in wells. The chemical analysis will performed by spectroscopic techniques (IR and UV) and high resolution mass spectrometry (2D GC-TOF-MS and LC-HRMS) and other analytical techniques. The interaction between fluids and cement will be tested in conditions in flow experiments in the laboratory.

Project 2 – Reactive multiphase flow in cement
The project will utilize coupled simulations to address the fate and transport of multiphase flow from reservoir to well top side. The model will consist of a complex reaction network considering microbial activity and cement-steel-water-hydrocarbon and chemical interactions. The main purpose is to study the relevant processes that may occur during the transport of fluids from reservoir or overburden layers to the surface through annulus of the well.

Qualifications – PhD 1 Characterization of crude oil tracers by fingerprinting
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 environmental, physical or analytical chemistry or similar fields.

Exceptional skills and interest in physical, organic  and analytical chemistry;

  • Experience with and interest in experimental chemistry;
  • Experience from MSc level with chromatography,  mass spectrometry, IR spectroscopy, chemometrics and separation techniques
  • Strong interest in applied research;
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment;
  • Excellent writing and communication skills in English;

Qualifications – PhD 2 Reactive multiphase flow in cement

  • M.Sc. degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Mathematics,  Earth / Environmental Sciences or other relevant areas;
  • Knowledge of the fundamentals of reactive flow and transport in porous media (e.g. cement) and wells;
  • A good knowledge of geochemistry is very valuable.
  • Practical experience with scientific programming languages and laboratory work are desirable
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment as an independent researcher;
  • Good writing and communication skills in English;

Applicable for all scholarships

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates 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 Senior Researcher Karen Feilberg, email: klfe@dtu.dk and Hamid Nick, email: hamid@dtu.dk 

Please do not send your application by email.

You can read about the scientific basis for the centre’s activities here: www.oilgas.dtu.dk/english/Research

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

Application 
Please submit your online application no later than 1 August 2021 (Danish 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)
  • Research statement and names and addresses of three references

Please do not include additional documents such as published articles/reports, and copy of course certificates.

In the field “Please indicate which position(s) you would like to apply for”, please indicate your preference of the two advertised PhD projects (title from the above list of PhD projects or individual research projects).

Incomplete applications will not be considered. 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, 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 12,900 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Deadline: 2021-08-01 at 23:59
Unit: Centre for Oil and Gas – DTU

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Post expires on Sunday August 1st, 2021

PhD position in Micromagnetic Modelling of New Permanent Magnets

Engineering/it

Do you want to contribute to a sustainable future? At DTU Energy our research is targeting exactly this, and we are looking for a new PhD student.

In 2020 we celebrated the discovery of electromagnetism by H.C. Ørsted 200 years ago. Since then, magnets have become omni-present in our daily life, finding their way into everything from the loudspeaker and vibrator in our phones to generators in wind turbines and power plants. The stronger magnets today contain rare-earth metals, which are associated with uncertain supply chains, pollution due to mining, and geopolitical issues. Therefore, research on alternative rare-earth free magnets are a top priority and paramount for green and sustainable growth.

In the project from the Independent Research Fund Denmark, which this PhD position is a part of, we will investigate enhancing the magnetic performance of rare-earth free permanent magnets through nanoscale crystallite orientation as well as inspiration from interstellar chemistry. Our partners at Aarhus University will work on the chemistry of the magnets and your part in the project will be to investigate our rare-earth free magnets using our state-of-the-art open-source micromagnetic model, MagTense, and to develop this model even further.

You will both model how the magnetization and magnetic field varies within the individual rare-earth free magnetic particles but also within packings of particles, as we know that this crucially affects magnetic properties. The questions we are trying to answer are the following:

  • How does the magnetic field inside a particle depend on the geometry of that particle?
  • What is the best geometry, e.g. aspect ratio, of magnetic particles for the collective behavior to have the overall best magnetic properties?
  • Can both magnetic field strength (remanence) and magnetic field resistance (coercivity) be optimized at the same time by tuning the particle shape?

In collaboration with a PhD-student at Aarhus University you will get to validate your modeling results against experiments. You will have the opportunity to suggest new experiments and compare the resulting measured experimental properties with your modeling results and thus together realize the optimal magnet. You will also have the opportunity to carry out measurements of magnetic properties yourself, using our unique magnetic measuring systems.

Qualifications
Qualified applicants must have:

  • You must have a two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS points) in physics, astronomy, mathematics, engineering, chemistry or similar.
  • Experience with static magnetism (magnetostatics) as gained e.g. from a physics courses in electromagnetism.
  • Experience with modelling techniques and preferably some experience with numerical approximations.
  • Experience with Matlab, Python and potentially Fortran.
  • 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 English, both written and spoken.

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.

The expected starting date is the autumn/winter of 2021. We are flexible with the exact starting time.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Please contact Professor Rasmus Bjørk, +45 46 77 58 95, rabj@dtu.dk or Senior Researcher Christian Bahl, +45 21 32 54 92, chrb@dtu.dk.  

Please do not send applications to this e-mail address, instead apply online as described below.

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

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 1 August Danish 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:

  • A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Grade transcripts
  • Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)

You may apply prior to obtainning your 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 Energy
The Department of Energy Conversion and Storage is focusing on functional materials and their application in sustainable energy technology. Our research areas include fuel cells, electrolysis, solar cells, electromechanical converters, sustainable synthetic fuels, and batteries. The Department, which has more than 200 employees, was founded in 2012. Additional information about the department can be found on www.energy.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 12,900 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Deadline: 2021-08-01 at 23:59
Unit: DTU Energy

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Post expires on Sunday August 1st, 2021

PhD scholarship in Photoacoustic Microscopy of Neuronal Activity based on Gas-filled Hollow-Core Fiber Lasers

Engineering/it, Physical sciences/Math

Are you a talented and ambitious researcher? Are you excited about optical fiber technology and neuroscience? Do you enjoy finding working solutions to great challenges?

A 3-year Ph.D. position is available in the Neural Devices and Gas Photonics Group at DTU Fotonik, Department of Photonics Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark. Our group is seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD candidate willing to work on a challenging scientific project in a serious but also friendly and team-work oriented environment in the fields of fiber optics, laser technology and photoacoustic microscopy. The position is partly funded by the Multi-BRAIN project from Lundbeck Foundation and DTU Fotonik. The final goal of the project is to develop a next-generation neuronal imaging system by combining photoacoustic imaging with gas-based lasers.

Responsibilities and qualifications
The overall focus of the project will be the development of a photoacoustic microscope aimed to be a novel system to obtain information about the neuronal activity of the central and peripheral nervous system. The source used for excitation of the photoacoustic signals will be a mid-infrared Raman laser based on gas-filled antiresonant hollow-core fibers. The samples used to characterize the system will range from artificial phantoms to real biological samples.

The applicant’s responsibilities will include:

  • Developing and characterizing the laser source to be used as the central component of the microscopy setup;
  • Designing, building and characterizing the photoacoustic microscopy system;
  • Preparing and characterizing both the phantoms and real biological samples;
  • Developing the Matlab code needed for signal post-processing and image reconstruction.

In completing these tasks, you will work side-by-side with colleagues having state-of-the art knowledge in Raman lasers, fiber technology, imaging and light-matter interaction in biological tissues.

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 Physics, Materials Science or Engineering. They should also have:

  • Documented experience with experimental fiber optics and lasers;
  • Experience within the field of photoacoustic imaging;
  • Good knowledge of Matlab coding and signal analysis;
  • Basic knowledge of other imaging techniques;
  • Basic knowledge of the functioning of the central and peripheral nervous system;
  • An excellent academic performance record from a good scientific institution.

Candidates are required to have excellent communication skills in English (both written and spoken) and a proven ability to work independently, as well as to plan and carry out complicated tasks.

At the time of recruitment by the host organization, candidates must be in the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of their research careers, and have not been awarded a doctoral degree.

Researchers can be of any nationality. They are required to undertake transnational mobility (i.e. move from one country to another) when taking up their appointment. Nationality is therefore not a criterion.

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 Associate Professor Christos Markos.

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 the PhD main supervisor, Associate Professor Christos Markos, phone: +45 4525 6387, email: chmar@fotonik.dtu.dk or from the co-supervisor, Dr. Yazhou Wang, phone: +45 4525 5735, email: yazwang@fotonik.dtu.dk.   

You can read more about the Department of Photonics Engineering at www.fotonik.dtu.dk. 

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark. 

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 1 August 2021 (Danish 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)
  • A brief description on the principle of photoacoustic microscopy and gas-based Raman lasers.
  • 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 (if any)
  • Recommendation letters

You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your 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 Fotonik has 220 employees with competencies in optics and is one of the largest centers in the world based solely on research in photonics. Research is performed within optical sensors and devices, lasers, LEDs, photovoltaics, ultra-high speed optical transmission systems, bio-photonics, nano-optics and quantum photonics.

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 12,900 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Deadline: 2021-08-01 at 23:59
Unit: DTU Fotonik

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Post expires on Sunday August 1st, 2021

Marie Curie PhD fellowship in Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance of Distribution Grids (ESR9)

Engineering/it

Are you Interested in research in an exciting field on future distribution grids condition monitoring? The Center for Electric Power and Energy at the Department of Electrical Engineering invites applications for a 3-year Marie Curie Early-Stage Researcher (ESR) position, to be hired by Danish Energy (DE) while being enrolled in our PhD programme at DTU. If you are looking for the best possible foundation to start or advance your research career in the field of energy systems, this position can provide you the best place to learn state of the art of distribution system operation in Europe, advanced data analytic methods, and develop business cases from data.

The position is ESR9 under the project InnoCyPES (Project ID: 956433), funded by H2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, European Training Networks (https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/956433). The consortium will recruit 15 Marie Curie Early-Stage Researchers working with relevant topics in the same research field. Working in a group of 15 talented researchers, you will not only gain knowledge beyond the state of the art but also a vibrant network that can be invaluable for your future development. 

Responsibilities and qualifications
Reliability models of distribution networks for shorter time scales have never been established in the past due to lack of data. Over the years Danish Energy has collected extensive data from the distribution grid operators in Denmark that records fault events in the distribution grids. Other data sources are also available, such as weather observations, GIS, and digging permits, which may influence the likelihood of component failure.

You will contribute to build a reliability model of the network and explore the correlations between data. The model can be used to predict the probability of component failure, and hence schedule the grid maintenance optimally. You also need to explore the cost and benefit of different options for the grid operators, such as where to add sensors or automated systems to isolate and recover from faults, and develop the model using deep reinforcement and unsupervised machine learning techniques. 

The project is a collaboration between DTU, DE and the University of Salento, and is co-supervised by Prof. Massimo Cafaro massimo.cafaro@unisalento.it.  

Applicants shall have proven interest in interdisciplinary research and be able to work independently as well as in a team. Besides, the following requirements are to be met:

  • Applicants must have a university degree that qualifies them for PhD studies at the time of recruitment.
  • an excellent academic record (grades of B or higher)
  • have engineering background relevant to the following areas but not limited to: information science, energy systems engineering, or physics;
  • have good command of English (minimum C1 or equivalent). The candidate will be expected to learn Danish during their studies;

The applicants must fulfill the following conditions,

  • Early-stage researchers: Applicants must be early-stage researchers, which means at the date of start, must be in the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of their research careers and have not been awarded a doctoral degree;
  • Mobility Rule: researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the host institute for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date. Compulsory national service, short stays such as holidays, and time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention are not taken into account. For international European interest organisations, international organisations, the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) or an ‘entity created under Union law’, recruited researchers must not have spent more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date at the same appointing organisation.

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by project partners in InnoCyPES collaborating on the PhD project, led by Senior Researcher Guangya Yang, and Peter Kjær Hansen. 

The evaluation and assessment will be based on the principle of The European Charter & Code for Researchers.

The enrolment of the PhD programme is subject to academic approval. 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.  

Danish Energy’s department of Grid Technology is a group of 15 electrical engineers whose research addresses the needs of our members, the Danish electricity distribution system operators. Our members look to us for solutions for leveraging the large quantities of data that are being collected to increase the efficiency of their investments and operations.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be based on the salary conditions of Marie Skłodowska-Curie ITN projects. The period of employment is 3 years. The expected start date for the position is 1 November 2021.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Senior Researcher Guangya Yang, +45 53 27 36 99, gyy@elektro.dtu.dk, and Peter Kjær Hansen pha@danskenergi.dk. 

You can read more about DTU Electrical Engineering at www.elektro.dtu.dk/english and about Danish Energy at www.danskenergi.dk.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark. 

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 8 August 2021 (Danish 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)
  • A 1-page research statement on the above research topic
  • 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)

You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your master’s degree but cannot begin before having received it.

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. 

Danish Energy (Dansk Energi) is a non-commercial lobby organisation for Danish energy companies, primarily electricity companies. Danish Energy’s department of Grid Technology provides engineering services to Danish electricity distribution utilities (DSOs) to ensure consistent, reliable, and efficient service. Our research is done in close collaboration with industry practitioners.

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 12,900 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world. 

Deadline: 2021-08-02 at 23:59
Unit: DTU Electrical Eng

Read the job description at the university homepage or Apply.

Post expires on Monday August 2nd, 2021

Marie Curie PhD fellowship in Development of Digital Twin Models for Power Grids (ESR13)

Engineering/it

Are you passionate in studying the state of the art real time simulation method and hardware in the loop technology for power electronics dominated power system? Then this position is right for you. The Department of Electrical Engineering invites applications for a 3-year Marie Curie Early-Stage Researcher (ESR), to be hired by Typhoon HiL, a leading technology provider in hardware in the loop solutions from Serbia. The ESR will be enrolled in our PhD programme at DTU

The position is ESR13 under the project InnoCyPES (Project ID: 956433), funded by H2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, European Training Networks (https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/956433). The consortium will recruit 15 Marie Curie Early-Stage Researchers working with relevant topics in the same research field. Working in a group of 15 talented researchers, you will not only gain knowledge beyond the state of the art but also a vibrant network that can be invaluable for your future development. 

If you are at the early stage of your research or looking for the best possible foundation to start or advance your research career, the position can provide you the best place to learn and develop the state of the art of the technologies in simulation and control of power systems and power electronics. 

Responsibilities and qualifications
The increasing complexity of the power grids due to the increasing use of renewable generation and information technologies calls for efficient simulation environment of cyber-physical power systems (CPPS). In this project you will develop the CPPS model libraries and supporting functions for a real time simulation platform to enable creating Digital Twin simulation of an actual power grid and cyber-physical HiL testing. You are expected to

  • Implement the latest communication protocols embedded into models including IEC61850;
  • develop customizable component protection and control functions and system protection functions;
  • establish real time power flow tools; 4) develop a programming environment for incorporating artificial intelligence methods.

The PhD position will be in collaboration with Norwegian University of Science and Technology.

Applicants shall have proven interest in interdisciplinary research and be able to work independently as well as in a team. Besides, the following requirements are to be met:

  • Applicants must have a university degree that qualifies for PhD studies at the time of recruitment.
  • an excellent academic record (grades of B or higher)
  • have engineering background relevant to the following areas but not limited to: information science, energy systems engineering, or physics;
  • have good command of English (minimum C1 or equivalent);

The applicants must fulfill the following conditions,

  • Early-stage researchers: Applicants must be early-stage researchers, which means at the date of start, be in the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of their research careers and have not been awarded a doctoral degree;
  • Mobility Rule: researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the host institute for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date. Compulsory national service, short stays such as holidays, and time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention1 are not taken into account. For international European interest organisations, international organisations, the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) or an ‘entity created under Union law’, recruited researchers must not have spent more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date at the same appointing organisation.

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be together made by Typhoon HiL and DTU, led by Senior Researcher Guangya Yang, +45 53 27 36 99, gyy@elektro.dtu.dk. 

The evaluation and assessment will be based on the principle of The European Charter & Code for Researchers.  

The enrolment of the PhD programme is subject to academic approval. 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 strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.  

Typhoon HIL is the market and technology leader in the rapidly-growing field of ultra-high-fidelity controller-Hardware-in-the-Loop (C-HIL) simulation for power electronics, microgrids, and distribution networks. We offer a company vision and motivation that are driven by the development of our own product, as well as an extensive training in technical and transferrable skills. Typhoon HIL is known for its great company culture, based on mutual respect and great relations between all employees, regardless of the rank. We organize interesting team-building events, chosen by the employees, as well as offer private health insurance for all employees based in Serbia. 

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be based on the salary conditions of Marie Skłodowska-Curie ITN projects. The period of employment is 3 years. The expected start date for the position is 1 November 2021. 

You can read more about career paths at DTU here. 

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Senior Researcher Guangya Yang, +45 5327 3699, gyy@elektro.dtu.dk. 

You can read more about DTU Electrical Engineering at www.elektro.dtu.dk/english. 

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.  

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 8 August 2021 (Danish 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)
  • A 1-page research statement on the above research topic
  • 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)

You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your master’s degree but cannot begin before having received it.

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 12,900 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Deadline: 2021-08-08 at 23:59
Unit: DTU Electrical Eng

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Post expires on Sunday August 8th, 2021

Postdoc Position in Data Mining

Engineering/it

The Data Science and Statistics Group, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Southern Denmark (Professor Arthur Zimek) invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship within the field of data mining to be filled as soon as possible, earliest by 1 September 2021, for a period of three years. Application deadline: 18 July 2021.

The research project targets the development and deeper understanding of ensemble methods and evaluation methodology for unsupervised outlier detection.

We are seeking outstanding candidates with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, who are convincing in written and oral communication (in English), and have experience in machine learning and data mining (in particular unsupervised learning, ideally outlier detection), documented by publications at strong venues. The successful candidate will participate in independent research projects and assist in the supervision of students.

Place of work:
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is located at the main campus of the University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
The University of Southern Denmark was founded in 1966 and now has more than 27,000 students, almost 20% of whom are from abroad. It has more than 3,800 employees, and 115 different study programmes in the fields of the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, and engineering. Its main campus is located in Odense, the third largest city in Denmark.

Odense provides family-friendly living conditions with the perfect combination of a historic city centre with an urban feel and yet a close proximity to beaches and recreational areas. Its location on the beautiful island of Funen is ideal with easy access by train or highway to the bigger cities of Aarhus and Copenhagen. As the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, Denmark’s famous fairytale author, the city is home to a vibrant and creative population that hosts numerous festivals and markets throughout the year.

 

Application, salary etc.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.

The application must include the following:
• A letter of motivation, including details on qualifications within subject area (max. one page).
• A curriculum vitae including information on previous employment, list of programming skills mastered by the applicant, and teaching and supervision experience.
• A full list of publications stating the scientific publications on which the applicant wishes to rely.
• A certified copy of your PhD degree certificate.
• At least one letter of recommendation from supervisors or previous employers. Should your referees wish to send their letters directly to us, please have them use e-mail: anc@sdu.dk mentioning your name and the title of the position in the subject line. And please note that these also need to reach us before the deadline.

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.

To qualify you must have passed a PhD or equivalent. Applications will be assessed by an expert assessor/committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link “Apply online”. Attached files must be in Adobe PDF or Word format. Each box can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply before you apply.

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.

Deadline: 2021-07-01 at 23:59

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Post expires on Thursday July 1st, 2021

PhD position in Intelligent AI Drones for Continuous Infrastructure Inspection

Engineering/it

The Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Center at the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute at the University of Southern Denmark, invites applicants for a fully-funded PhD position in designing and developing intelligent drone systems for autonomous inspection and recharging. The proposed starting time is 15. August 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter. 

The PhD project

The PhD is expected to perform high-quality research as a part of the research and innovation H2020 projects “AerialCore” and “Drones4Safety” that are funded by EU H2020. They are innovative drone projects that contribute to the state of the art robotics, AI, embedded system, and electrical engineering technologies to build autonomous drone systems for transport and powerline infrastructure inspection and manipulation.

The PhD research will be focusing on studying and developing an autonomous drone system that utilizes the energized overhead infrastructures to recharge itself while intelligently inspect them. The PhD student will be expected to contribute to the research and development activities that are running at the SDU UAS Centre and be an active member in the research group; Drone Infrastructure Inspection and Interaction (Diii) Group (https://www.sdu.dk/diii). The student will be mainly supervised by Associate Professor Emad Samuel Malki Ebeid (https://www.sdu.dk/staff/esme), and working closely with highly skilled researchers and engineers at SDU UAS Centre and the project partners.

The expected drone system will be integrating advanced onboard embedded sensing technologies such as mmWave, LiDARs, and magnetometers for navigation, energy harvesting techniques for autonomous recharging, and high-performance computation units (e.g., MPSoCs) for onboard fault detection, data processing and path planning. The developed drone system is expected to navigate and inspect the energized infrastructures autonomously and continuously. The system will be tested indoors and outdoors at the SDU UAS testing center, Odense.

Profile and requirements
The successful candidates will be expected to have:

  • MSc degree (equivalent to a Danish master’s degree) in robotics, drones, control, mechatronics or electronics engineering, or related fields.
  • Practical experience with FPGA/GPU, ROS, sensor fusion, energy harvesting, and AI are mandatory.
  • Excellent programming skills (e.g., Python, C, C++, VHDL, MATLAB).

Additionally, the candidate should have excellent writing skills and be able to work independently.

Research environment
The successful candidate for the position will be affiliated with the University of Southern Denmark, Faculty of Engineering, SDU UAS Centre. University of Southern Denmark’s UAS Center brings together experts in robotics, computer vision, physics, software engineering, mechanical engineering, and cyber-physical systems to focus on research, education, innovation, and collaboration in the UAS domain.

Contact information
Further information is available by contacting Associate Prof. Emad Samuel Malki Ebeid at esme@mmmi.sdu.dk. 

If you experience technical problems you must contact support-sdujob@sdu.dk.  

Conditions of employment
Applicants are required to have a master’s degree (equivalent to a Danish master’s degree) at the time of enrollment and employment. Employment as a PhD fellow is a 3-year salaried position (start salary amounts to approx. 3.378,- EURO per month incl. supplements).

Employment of a PhD fellow can only happen after the Head of the PhD School has approved the candidate for admission to the PhD school. Employment and enrollment will cease without further notice at the end of the period.

A PhD fellow is not allowed to have any kind of sideline employment, while enrolled as PhD fellow at the faculty.

Employment is governed by the Protocol on PhD Research Fellows signed by the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.

The successful candidate will be enrolled at SDU in accordance with Faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order), read more here. 

The assessment process
Read about the Assessment and selection process. Shortlisting may be used. 

Application procedure
The Faculty expects applicants to read the Faculty information for prospective PhD students and the SDU information on How to apply before applying.

The application deadline is 30. June 2021.

The application must be in English and must include the following – the required forms must be found at the Faculty website:

  • Completed TEK PhD application form for 5+3 applicants. Find the form at the Faculty website.
  • Motivation letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. 2 pages). Upload in the field called “Project description”. 
  • Detailed Curriculum Vitae, describing research, publication, previous employment, teaching experience, computational skills and including personal contact information.
  • Verified copies of the official bachelor diploma and master’s diploma and transcripts of exams, both original and translated into English.
  • Completed TEK PhD form for calculation grade point average. Find the form at the Faculty website. Upload in one of the fields called “Publication”. 
  • An official document describing the grading scheme of the awarding universities (if not Danish). Upload in one of the fields called “Publication”. 
  • An official and verified written assessment of the thesis or dissertation project from the grade giving institution, if the thesis/examination project is evaluated by approved/passed. The statement must clearly state that the candidate has been among the top 30 pct. in the graduation class for the study programme.
  • List of publications and maximum 2 examples of relevant publications, in case you have any publications. Please attach one pdf-file for each publication.
  • Reference letters may also be included. You’re welcome to use the form for reference letter at the Faculty website.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Deadline: 2021-06-02 at 23:59

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Post expires on Wednesday June 30th, 2021

Postdoc in Computational Biophysics

Engineering/it, Health/Life sciences

A two-year postdoctoral position in theoretical and computational biophysics of membranes and membrane proteins is available at PHYLIFE: Centre for Physical Lifesciences (formerly MEMPHYS: Centre for Biomembrane Physics) at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Odense. The candidate will be supervised by Associate Professor Himanshu Khandelia and will work in a highly collaborative atmosphere together with theorists and experimental scientists. 

The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy is one of four departments at the Faculty of Science, SDU and is located in Odense. The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy is a department focused on basic research. We are happy to move beyond traditional disciplines and work to develop new technologies and sciences across physics, chemistry, pharmacy, mathematics, computer science and biology. The department’s research thus contributes to new knowledge and solutions with applications in the areas of climate, environment, energy and health.
 
Starting Date: 1 September 2021 or earliest possible date hereafter. Application deadline: 28 June 2021.
 
The project revolves around implementing molecular simulations of transmembrane proteins such as ion channels and ion pumps. The selected candidate will collaborate with experimental groups at SDU, University of Aarhus and the University of Texas Medical Center. There is a possibility to spend some time in experimental laboratories. 
 
The candidate should have a good knowledge of statistical mechanics, good English communication skills and experience with all-atom or coarse-grained molecular simulations. The candidate should be comfortable with programming and the Linux programming environment. Candidates with background in Physics, Physical Chemistry and Engineering are desirable. Candidates with only prior experience in empirical methods like docking or structural bioinformatics are not encouraged to apply. The successful candidate(s) will have access to state-of-the-art supercomputing resources in Denmark and Europe. 
 
SDU offers some of the best postdoctoral salaries in Europe, and the cost of living in Odense is much lower than in the greater Copenhagen area. New foreign employees also benefit from much lower taxes. 
 
For further information please contact Himanshu Khandelia at hkhandel@sdu.dk.

Application, salary etc.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.

The application must include the following:
• A curriculum vitae including information on previous employment.
• A full list of publications stating the scientific publications on which the applicant wishes to rely.

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.

To qualify you must have passed a PhD or equivalent. Applications will be assessed by an expert assessor/committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link “Apply online”. Attached files must be in Adobe PDF or Word format. Each box can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply before you apply.

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.

Deadline: 2021-06-02 at 23:59

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Post expires on Monday June 28th, 2021

Postdoc in Computer-Aided Design Tools for Circularity & Disassembly Modeling

Engineering/it

The Mechanical & Production Engineering Department, Aarhus University, invites applicants for a postdoctoral researcher position within the Lifecycle Design & Manufacturing (LCDM) research group. The appointment is for 2-years with a possibility for future extension.

The position is coupled to a fully-funded project awarded under the Horizon 2020 Programme “CircThread: Building the Digital Thread for Circular Economy Product, Resource & Service Management”.  The project consists of 30 partners spread across Europe and runs from 2021-2025. As a part of this project, the selected candidate is expected to contribute to a variety of tasks, including:

  • Research Tasks: Developing methods and indicators for integrated circularity & sustainability assessment; Investigating & implementing algorithms for suggesting product alternatives from computer-aided design repositories to improve lifespan and disassembly of products; Creating software tools for sustainability & circularity-focused decision making.
  • Technical documentation & scientific publications:  Lead & contribute to the publication of scientific publications in journals and conference venues based on the above research; Create technical documentation for implementation and integration of the developed algorithms and tools into the CircThread platform.
  • Collaboration management:  Coordinate research tasks, project review meetings, and dissemination activities with CircThread partners; Organize workshops and other dissemination tasks at Aarhus university.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should hold a PhD degree with a background in mechanical engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline. The candidate should have prior research experience in product structure modelling, disassembly evaluation, & sustainability/circularity assessment of engineered products. The candidate should show demonstrable prior experience in programming software tools for engineering design. Familiarity with concepts in formal modelling languages and model based engineering would be an advantage. The candidate should have a track record of publishing high-quality research articles and working on collaborative research projects. Excellent communication skills in English, in both speech and writing, are a requirement.

About us

As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will be a valuable member of the LCDM group and the Mechanical & Production Engineering Department at Aarhus University. It is expected that you are able to co-supervise PhD students working in related topics. You will have the opportunity to disseminate research results through participating in conferences, workshops, and meetings. You will also closely work with several industrial and academic partners on the CircThread project and have the opportunity to apply your research in a real-world industrial context.

Questions about the position

Questions regarding this job offer should be directed to Associate Professor Devarajan Ramanujan: devr@mpe.au.dk
 

Place of employment and work

The place of employment  will be Department of Mechanical & Production Engineering, Navitas Building, Inge Lehmanns Gade 10, 8000  Aarhus C, Denmark.
 

Starting date

The employment start date is 1 September 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter.
 

Application procedure

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.

Letter of reference

If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.

Formalities and salary range

Technical Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.

Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Confederation of Professional Associations.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
 

Deadline: 2021-07-12 at 23:59
Email: mailto:devr@mpe.au.dk

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Post expires on Monday July 12th, 2021

Postdoc Position in Computational Proteomics and Artificial Intelligence – REANNOUNCEMENT

Engineering/it, Health/Life sciences

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Southern Denmark (Associate Professor Veit Schwämmle and Associate Professor Richard Röttger) invite applications for a postdoctoral fellowship within the field of computational proteomics to be filled as soon as possible, earliest by 1 July 2021, for a period of one year, extendible for another year. Application deadline: 23 June 2021.

The research project entails the implementation and optimization of deep learning models for enhanced identification of biomolecules like peptides, proteins and metabolites from data acquired in hundreds of public and in-house liquid-chromatography mass spectrometry experiments. The candidate will use high-end deep learning methods to fully utilize the information contained in the output from these  LC-MS experiments, with the aim to vastly reduce both instrument time and expenses.

The Protein Research Group offers
a strong international research environment in protein chemistry, biomolecular mass spectrometry, and computational proteomics. Our computational proteomics efforts include the implementation of reproducible proteomics workflows, statistical tools for deciphering PTMs and their cross-talk, and quantitative functional proteomics.

The Computational Biology Group offers
a wide expertise in machine learning of biomedical data, both in the realm of unsupervised and supervised learning. We also provide the candidate with direct access to state-of-the-art compute facilities optimized for deep learning. 

We are seeking outstanding candidates with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, who are strong in written and oral communication (in English), and have documented experience in machine learning (in particular deep learning) and computational proteomics or bioinformatics. Expertise in the analysis of protein mass spectrometry data is an advantage but not a requirement. The successful candidate will participate in independent research projects and assist in the supervision of undergraduate students.

Place of work:
Protein Research Group (Associate  Professor Veit Schwämmle, veits@bmb.sdu.dk), Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Computational Biology Group (Associate Professor Richard Röttger, roettger@imada.sdu.dk).

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Department of Mathematics and Computer Science are both located at the main campus of the University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.

Application, salary etc.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.

The application must include the following:
• A letter of motivation, including details on qualifications within subject area (max. one page).
• A curriculum vitae including information on previous employment, list of programming skills mastered by the applicant, and teaching and supervision experience.
• A full list of publications stating the scientific publications on which the applicant wishes to rely.
• A certified copy of your PhD degree certificate.
• At least one letter of recommendation from supervisors or previous employers. Should your referees wish to send their letters directly to us, please have them use e-mail: anc@sdu.dk mentioning your name and the title of the position in the subject line. And please note that these also need to reach us before deadline.

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.

To qualify you must have passed a PhD or equivalent. Applications will be assessed by an expert assessor/committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link “Apply online”. Attached files must be in Adobe PDF or Word format. Each box can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply before you apply.

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.

Deadline: 2021-06-01 at 23:59

Read the job description at the university homepage or Apply.

Post expires on Wednesday June 23rd, 2021

Postdoc/Assistant Professor Position in Sustainability in the Built Environment

Engineering/it

The Center for Life Cycle Engineering at the Department of Green Technology, University of Southern Denmark, invites applications for a postdoc or assistant professor position (depending on qualifications of the candidates) in Sustainability in the Built Environment. This position is available from September 1, 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Built environment stocks play multiple roles in human development and societal metabolism: they provide the physical space for our daily activities, drive the construction materials demand and cycle, entail temporal and spatial lock-ins on operational energy use and emissions, and represent an extensive reservoir of secondary materials that can be recovered at the end of life. Thus, buildings and infrastructure are at the core of both circular economy and climate change mitigation. This candidate is expected to contribute to automating built environment stocks characterization and informing circular and low carbon construction transition.

Qualifications
The successful candidates should have a PhD degree in industrial ecology, civil and architectural engineering, environmental engineering, geoinformatics and remote sensing, or the like. Experience with quantitative sustainability assessment such as material flow analysis is a plus. Good command of analytical expertise, geodata management, and/or programming knowledge (Python and similar) are beneficial.

Ability to work in an international multidisciplinary environment is an advantage. A collaborative mindset and proven track record is an advantage. Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills as well as an excellent command of the English language (both written and spoken) are desired.

SDU Life Cycle Engineering
The successful candidates will be affiliated with the SDU Life Cycle Engineering, which is acknowledged for its unique research on global, holistic, and systems integration of agriculture, energy, and materials sectors. The Department of Green Technology is located in Odense, the main campus of the University of Southern Denmark. Odense is a fast-growing international community with an open Scandinavian culture, affordable housing and living costs.

The position is primarily funded by an Independent Research Fund Denmark project through its Green Transition thematic funding, in which collaboration with other Danish partners (e.g., Aalborg University and the University of Copenhagen) and international partners are expected.

Further information about this position is available from Professor Gang Liu, gli@igt.sdu.dk. If you experience technical problems you must contact support-sdujob@sdu.dk.

Conditions of employment
Employment as a postdoc or assistant professor is temporary and will cease without further notice at the end of the period. The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.

Employment as a postdoc requires scientific qualifications at PhD level. The postdoc position is initially for two years, with possibility of one-year extension pending mutual agreement.

Employment as an assistant professor requires scientific qualifications at PhD level, relevant postdoc experience, and good track record in research publications. The assistant professor position is time limited for three years.

Research will be predominant in the position. Teaching assignments can be agreed individually. Furthermore, other types of assignments may occur to a limited degree. The Faculty determines the distribution of the various assignments. The weighting of the different assignments may vary over time.

Application
Your application including the required attachments must be uploaded through the link “Apply Online”. The faculty expects applicants to read How to apply before applying.

Attached files must be in Adobe pdf-format. All pdf-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected. In case you have more than one file per field you need to combine the pdf-files into a single file, as each field handles only one file. Each box can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb.

The application must be in English.

The application must include:

  • Motivation for application
  • Curriculum Vitae including information on previous employment, research, publication and teaching experience and personal contact information
  • Certificates/Diplomas (MSc and PhD) – Danish or English translation
  • List of publications indicating the publications attached, if any
  • Examples of the most relevant publications, if any. Please attach one pdf-file for each publication

Reference letters and other relevant qualifications may also be included.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Deadline for application: August 4, 2021.

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.

Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.

Deadline: 2021-08-04 at 23:59

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Post expires on Wednesday August 4th, 2021

Postdoctoral fellow in force-field development for water including machine learning

Engineering/it, Physical sciences/Math

The Department of Physics and Stockholm University is affiliated to Stockholm Dual Career Network (SDCN) that supports expat partners with professional events, career-related advice and by building a social network in their new hometown, www.sdcn.se.

Project description
Within the ERC Advanced Grant GAS-WAT (Gases in Water, Prof. Lars G.M. Pettersson, PI) one subproject is to develop a highly accurate force-field for water including dissociation. This will build on advanced electrostatic response for intermediate and long range and machine-learned CCSD(T)-level short-range interactions. This will be coupled with deep neural network training to extend applicability both in space and time.

A particular focus will be applications using, e.g., umbrella sampling to investigate possible special structures in water associated with proposed HDL and LDL environments (Nilsson&Pettersson, Nature Commun. 6 (2015) 8998) and their potential role in dissolution and transport of gases in water.

The theory group of Prof. Pettersson works within the XSoLaS combined experimental and theory group in the Chemical Physics Division at the Department of Physics within Stockholm University (www.xsolasgroup.fysik.su.se).

Main responsibilities
The position involves methods development and implementation of force-field and machine-learning techniques with particular focus on applications to water in its various aggregation states.

Qualification requirements
Postdoctoral positions are appointed primarily for purposes of research. Applicants are expected to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria
The degree should have been completed no more than three years before the deadline for applications. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances, which may involve sick leave, parental leave, clinical attachment, elected positions in trade unions, or similar.

The assessment is based on documented theoretical knowledge and experience relevant to the area, knowledge of and experience in theoretical techniques and methods, analytical and programming skills, ability to work well in groups as well as independently, and personal commitment. Strong motivation is considered a key component for a successful outcome of the postdoctoral research.

Terms of employment
The position involves full-time employment for a maximum of two years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date 2021-09-01 or as per agreement.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor Lars G.M. Pettersson, telephone: +46 70 495 1990, Lars.Pettersson@fysik.su.se.

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/Lärarförbundet), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO).

Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University’s recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

  • Your contact details and personal data
  • Your highest degree
  • Your language skills
  • Contact details for 2–3 references
    Important: Your academic referees should send us recommendation letters via email to: FV-2320-21.refletters@fysik.su.se and state in the subject line: SU FV-2320-21 + name of the applicant.

and, in addition, please include the following documents

  • Cover letter
  • CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications
  • Research proposal (no more than 3 pages) describing:
    – why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement
    – why and how you wish to complete the project
    – what makes you suitable for the project in question
  • Copy of PhD diploma
  • Publications in support of your application (no more than 3 files).

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply!

Stockholms universitet bidrar till det hållbara demokratiska samhällets utveckling genom kunskap, upplysning och sanningssökande.

Deadline: 2021-07-04 at 23:59

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Post expires on Sunday July 4th, 2021

PhD Fellowship in Petroleum Technology

Engineering/it, Physical sciences/Math

Job description

The University of Stavanger invites applicants for a PhD Fellowship in Petroleum Technology at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering. The position is vacant from September 2021.

This is a trainee position that will give promising researchers an opportunity for academic development through a PhD education leading to a doctoral degree.

The hired candidate will be admitted to the PhD program in Science and Technology. The education includes relevant courses to about six months of study, a dissertation based on independent research, participation in national and international research environments, relevant academic communication, a trial lecture and public defence. Read more about the PhD education at UiS on our website.

The appointment is for three years of research duties exclusively.

Research topic

The PhD Fellow will be affiliated with the following project “Settled barite as annular barrier – characterization and refinement”.

Barite settling is a technical challenge which several researchers and drilling fluid engineers have been studying it for the last four decades. The result of barite settling from drilling fluid (e.g., during well construction) could be well control issues, stuck pipe, etc. In addition, settled barite can create challenges during slot recovery operations when cut & pull is necessary. 

Barite settles differently in drilling fluids. For example, barite will settle more quickly in oil-based drilling fluids (OBM) than in water-based (WBM). Still it is expected that a sediment’s cohesive forces may be stronger in settled volumes from WBM than from similar volumes in OBM. Furthermore, this cohesive force may depend on the chemical composition of the drilling fluid and the drilling fluid components’ aerobic and anaerobic degradation. 

Laboratory experiments have shown that pure barite particles may not provide sealability, however, in combination with other chemicals present in drilling fluids, the sealability may be achieved. One should also note that operational experiences (during cut & pull operations) have shown that solidified settled barite can be experienced. 

In this project, the main objective is utilizing settled barite as annular barrier for maintaining well integrity and as permanent annular barrier. To achieve the main objective, the work is divided into two main sections to be conducted in parallel by the candidate: investigating settled barite as unconsolidated sand, and creating consolidated barite.  

The objective of the study includes:

  • Reviewing operational data and literature.
  • Studying requirements and developing qualification procedures to qualify settled barite as annular barrier.
  • Determination of barite plug formation in different types of drilling fluids, including establish measurement procedure and sample preparation and measurement of wet barite powder rheology.
  • Determination of barite plug consolidation for different types of sediments, including development of measurement methods and investigation of consolidation.
  • Quantifying maximum pressure that the created barrier could withstand.

Project proposal

As an applicant, you must prepare a preliminary project proposal (approx 1000 words) for a doctoral project within the project described above, which explains the problem, relevance, theoretical and methodological approach. Your preliminary project proposal will be included in the application assessment.

During the first three months of the employment period, the project proposal will be further developed in cooperation with your supervisors and completed for the final project description.

Project proposal

Qualification requirements

We are looking for applicants with a strong academic background who have completed a five-year master degree (3+2) within petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, or chemistry or similar, preferably acquired recently; or possess corresponding qualifications that could provide a basis for successfully completing a doctorate.

To be eligible for admission to the doctoral programmes at the University of Stavanger both the grade for your master’s thesis and the weighted average grade of your master’s degree must individually be equivalent to or better than a B grade. 

Applicants with an education from an institution with a different grade scale than A-F, and/or with other types of credits than sp/ECTS, must attach a confirmed conversion scale that shows how the grades can be compared with the Norwegian A-F scale and a Diploma Supplement or similar that explains the scope of the subject that are included in the education. You can use these conversion scales  to calculate your points for admission.

Emphasis is also placed on your:

  • having a background either in chemistry, well cementing, laboratory activities, material science, rheology, fluid mechanics or elasticity
  • having authored or co-authored publication(s) in international conferences or journals
  • motivation and potential for research within the field
  • professional and personal skills for completing the doctoral degree within the timeframe
  • ability to work independently and in a team, be innovative and creative
  • ability to work structured and handle a heavy workload
  • having a good command of both oral and written English

Requirements for competence in English

A good proficiency in English is required for anyone attending the PhD program. International applicants must document this by taking one of the following tests with the following results:

  • TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based Test (IBT). Minimum result: 90
  • IELTS – International English Language Testing Service. Minimum result: 6.5
  • Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) og Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) from the University of Cambridge
  • PTE Academic – Pearson Test of English Academic. Minimum result: 62

The following applicants are exempt from the above requirements:

  • Applicants with one year of completed university studies in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, USA
  • Applicants with an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma
  • Applicants with a completed bachelor’s and / or master’s degrees taught in English in a EU/EEA country
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We offer

  • a PhD education in a large, exciting and socially important organisation
  • an ambitious work community which is developing rapidly. We strive to include employees at all levels in strategic decisions and promote an informal atmosphere with a flat organisational structure.
  • salary in accordance with the State Salary Scale, l.pl 17.515, code 1017, NOK 491 200 gross per year with salary development according to seniority in the position. A higher salary may be considered in special cases.From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
  • automatic membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, which provides favourable insurance- and retirement benefits
  • favourable membership terms at a gym and at the SIS sports club at campus
  • employment with an Inclusive Workplace organisation which is committed to reducing sick leave, increasing the proportion of employees with reduced working capacity, and increasing the number of professionally active seniors
  • “Hjem-jobb-hjem” discounted public transport to and from work
  • as an employee in Norway, you will have access to an optimal health service, as well as good pensions, generous maternity/paternity leave, and a competitive salary. Nursery places are guaranteed and reasonably priced
  • relocation programme
  • language courses: On this page you can see which language courses you may be entitled to (look up “language courses” under employment conditions)

Diversity

University of Stavanger values independence, involvement and innovation. Diversity is respected and considered a resource in our work and learning environment. Universal design characterises physical and digital learning environments, and we strive to provide reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities.

You are encouraged to apply regardless of gender, disability or cultural background.

The university aims to recruit more women within the subject area. If several applicants are considered to have equal qualifications, female applicants will be given priority.

Contact information

More information on the position can be obtained from Associate Professor Mahmoud Khalifeh, tel: +4751832130, e-mail: Mahmoud.khalifeh@uis.no or Head of Department Øystein Arild, tel: +4747672710, e-mail: oystein.arild@uis.no

Information about the appointment procedure can be obtained from HR advisor Margot A.Treen, tel: +47 51831419, e-mail: rekruttering@uis.no.UiSrektorkjede

Application

To apply for this position please follow the link “Apply for this job”. Your application letter, relevant education and work experience as well as language skills must be registered here. In your application letter, you must state your research interests and motivation for the position.

The following documents must be uploaded as attachments to your application:

  • project proposal, a project proposal template can be found here. 
  • CV with a full summary of your education and experience
  • references, certificates/diplomas and other documentation that you consider relevant
  • Diploma Supplement or similar and a confirmed conversion scale if this is required
  • documentation on competence in the English language if this is required
  • publications or other relevant research work

Applications are evaluated based on the information available in Jobbnorge at the application deadline. You should ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the criteria which are set out above and that you have attached the necessary documentation. 

The documentation must be available in either a Scandinavian language or in English. If the total size of the attachments exceeds 30 MB, they must be compressed before upload.

Please note that information on applicants may be published even if the applicant has requested not to be included in the official list of applicants – see Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act. If your request is not granted, you will be notified.

UiS only considers applications and attachments registered in Jobbnorge.

General information

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to UiS. 

Employment as PhD Fellow is regulated in “Regulations concerning terms and conditions of employment for the posts of post-doctoral research fellow and research fellow, research assistant and resident“.

Your qualifications for the position, based on documentation registered in Jobbnorge, will be assessed by an internal expert committee. Based on the committee’s statement, relevant applicants will be invited to an interview before any recommendations are made. References will also be obtained for relevant candidates. More about the hiring process on our website.

The appointee will be based at the University of Stavanger, with the exception of a stay abroad at a relevant centre of research.

It is a prerequisite that you have a residence which enables you to be present at/available to the academic community during ordinary working hours.

The position has been announced in both Norwegian and English. In the case of differences of meaning between the texts, the English text takes precedence.

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UiS – challenge the well-known and explore the unknown

The University of Stavanger (UiS) has about 12,000 students and 1,900 employees. The university has high ambitions. We strive to have an innovative and international profile, and be a driving force in knowledge development and in the process of societal change. Our common direction is driven by consideration for sustainable change and equitable social development, through new ways of managing natural resources and facilitating better cities and local communities. Energy, health and welfare, learning for life are our focus areas.

In constant collaboration and dialogue with our surroundings, regionally, nationally and internationally, we enjoy an open and creative climate for education, research, innovation, dissemination and museum activities. Academic life at the University of Stavanger is organised into six faculties comprising various departments/schools and National Research Centres, as well as the Museum of Archaeology. We are a member of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities. The university is located in the most attractive region in the country with more than 300,000 inhabitants. The Stavanger region has a dynamic labour market and exciting cultural and leisure activities.

Together with our staff and students we will challenge the well-known and explore the unknown.

The Faculty of Science and Technology offers study programs at bachelor, master and doctoral level. The faculty has established close cooperation on research with NORCE (Norwegian Research Centre AS) and the regional industry. A number of master’s and doctoral theses are made in collaboration with the industry. The faculty has established research collaborations with universities in the US and Europe, and has developed academic environments that are at the forefront internationally. These include Petroleum and Offshore Technology as well as Risk Management and Societal Safety, which constitute two of the university’s strategic focus areas. The faculty has about 2,800 students and approximately 400 employees at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Structural Engineering and Materials Science, Department of Mathematics and Physics, Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering, Department of Energy Resources and the Department of Safety, Economics and Planning.

Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering carries out research and offers study programs at all levels in Drilling Technology, Natural Gas Technology, Petroleum Engineering and Energy Technology. The department has established close research collaboration with the Norwegian Research Centre AS (NORCE) and the oil industry. The department focuses on internationalization, with development of English lingual study programs and high mobility among academic staff and students. There are currently 90 employees including research fellows and postdocs, and 750 students at the department. 

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Deadline

15th July 2021

Post expires on Thursday July 15th, 2021

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The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Aarhus University, invites applicants for a postdoc position offering applicants an exciting opportunity to join a new European research project. The position is open for 18 months with a possibility for further extension.

The position is available from 1 October 2021 or as soon as possible hereafter.
 

Job description/research project/research area

Inspection of critical infrastructure such as bridges and railway systems have been a cumbersome and costly process for decades. The inspection process incurs not only operational expenditures but also human capital risks. With the invent of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the inspection operations can soon be efficiently deployed by highly scalable cooperating autonomous systems (also known as swarms) under a remote operator supervision. However, the limited endurance, moderate computing power as well as the imperfect sensing and communication capabilities of the system can be circumvented by organizing multiple UAVs into groups using swarm coordination algorithms. This allows UAV swarms to perform tasks that are scalable in a robust manner potentially bringing enhanced safety, reduced cost, and a faster inspection mission completion time.

The offered postdoctoral project aims to provide the theoretical and innovative foundation for networks of autonomous UAVs to determine efficient cooperation strategies that permit inspection operations in complex environments under non-ideal conditions such as imperfect communication and imperfect sensory inputs. It is vital for the success of the inspection mission to provide a cooperative path planning optimization of UAVs to fully exploit the quality of service needed. The project aims to research in algorithms to cope with the high complexity of the inspection environment as well as to find ways to cope with imperfect of sensory inputs and unreliable communication.

The offered postdoc position will give you the opportunity to develop your research and your career profile together with a highly dedicated and dynamic team of young researchers in an international setting that includes collaboration with international partners in Europe. You will be offered the chance to get experience with teaching and co-supervision.
 

Your profile

The desired candidate should hold a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or similar. Applicants who have submitted or will submit their PhD dissertation before the starting date for the position are welcome to apply.

Required qualifications:

  • Strong analytical skills
  • Good experience with mathematical optimization and modeling
  • Programming experience in preferably Python and/or C++
  • Experiences with Linux, wireless communication and networking
  • Good experience with scientific publication
  • Strong team player
  • Excellent English skills both oral and in writing

 

About the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Section is currently undergoing a rapid expansion concerning both educational and research activities.
The department focuses on the development of hardware and software for intelligent units and networks. This includes hardware at system and component levels as well as many different types of software for controlling electronic devices and networks.

The Networks and Analytics (NAN) group is focused on research and innovation in next generation computer networks and data analytics aiming at distributed, networked systems that rely on secure and efficient communication.

The place of work is Åbogade 34, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.

For further information please contact: Associate professor Rune Hylsberg Jacobsen, phone: +45 4189 3252, email: rhj@ece.au.dk.

Deadline: 1. August 2021
 

Application procedure

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.

Letter of reference

If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.

Formalities and salary range

Technical Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.

Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Confederation of Professional Associations.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

Deadline: 2021-08-01 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Email: mailto:rhj@ece.au.dk
Phone: +4541893252

Read the job description at the university homepage or Apply.

Post expires on Sunday August 1st, 2021