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PhD scholarship in fish ecophysiology and ecology – DTU Aqua

A fully funded 3-year PhD position in experimental fish ecophysiology and ecology is open at DTU Aqua in Denmark (Lyngby campus). The successful candidate will join the research group of Senior Researcher Jane W. Behrens, as part of a grant from the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) aimed at unravelling the effects of moderate hypoxia and food quality on growth of cod. We need to understand and quantify the drivers behind the observed decline in growth and nutritional health of cod in the eastern and western Baltic stocks, to support management strategies and evaluate recovery potential.

You will join a supportive and vibrant work environment at DTU Aqua, where your PhD will be based in the Section for Marine Living Resources. Your main supervisor will be Senior Researcher Jane W. Behrens (fish ecophysiologist). You will be co-supervised by Associate Professor Mikael van Deurs (fish ecologist) and researcher Kim Birnie-Gauvin (fish ecophysiologist).

The position is open to both national and international applicants.

Responsibilities and qualifications
The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting experimental research on cod responses to suboptimal oxygen conditions, and for collecting and analyzing stomach data from cod in the central Baltic Sea and also in the Åland Sea, where cod thrive and become large.

Your primary tasks and opportunities will be to:

  • Design, establish and run experiments on responses of cod to moderate hypoxia, including measurements of metabolic rate (respirometry) and determination of specific growth rate and swimming behavior
  • Contribute to the day-to-day running of the lab (e.g. feed and maintain fish)
  • Do field samplings of cod for stomach analysis, and collect main prey of cod, for analysis of stable isotope profiles
  • Analyze data in R
  • Write manuscripts for publication in scientific journals and inclusion in your PhD thesis
  • Attend conferences to present your research and expand your academic network
  • Be involved in research abroad (e.g. field work and collaborative projects)

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual that can document a strong interest in fish physiology within an ecologically relevant context. You are expected to conduct rigorous experiments and data analyses, participate in field samplings and analysis of collected data, possess a strong scientific integrity, and have the ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English. While some aspects of the PhD project are fixed (see bullet points above), the final project will be developed in collaboration with the supervisors, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence the project based on their own ideas. Prior experience in working with fish in an experimental context is considered an asset, and proven skills in statistical analysis are expected (preferably in R).

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.

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 DTU’s rules for the PhD education.

Assessment
Interviews for the PhD position will be held either online or in person at DTU Aqua (Henrik Dams Alle, Building 202, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark). You will be notified whether you have been short-listed for an interview within approximately three weeks after the closing date for applications.

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, which is the standard duration of the PhD programme in Denmark.

You will be based at DTU Aqua in Lyngby, 16 km north of Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen. Copenhagen is a highly international city (basically everyone speaks English), with ample opportunities for cultural and recreational activities, and Denmark has a very high standard of living.

The successful candidate is expected to start on August 1st 2024.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Please do not hesitate to contact Jane W. Behrens with questions about the position, project, application requirements (detailed below), or living in Denmark. Jane can be contacted informally by e-mail (jabeh@aqua.dtu.dk).

You can also read more about DTU Aqua here.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 24 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time).

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, 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 (in English) including official description of grading scale
  • Contact information (name, affiliation, e-mail, and phone number) for at least one but ideally two people who have agreed to act as academic references for you, and who can comment on your suitability for a PhD position
  • Other material that you would like to include in the evaluation of your application

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

DTU Aqua – the Danish National Institute of Aquatic Resources – investigates the biology and population ecology of aquatic organisms, aquatic physical and chemical processes, and ecosystem structure and dynamics. As a leading international institute for aquatic sciences, fisheries, and aquaculture, DTU Aqua conducts basic and applied research, provides advice, educates at university level, and contributes to innovation in sustainable exploitation and management of aquatic resources. The goal of DTU Aqua’s research is to build knowledge of how aquatic organisms and ecosystems function and interact, and to address the environmental consequences of human activities in the aquatic environment.

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 mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 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: 2024-03-24 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD scholarship in Industry 4.0, Freight Transport and Technology implementation at DTU Engineering Technology

Denmark is in the global elite within freight transportation. Global competition, increasing quality expectations, sudden supply chain disruptions, and growing demands for sustainability requires continuous adaptation and change in the industry.

With this PhD scholarship you will break new ground in researching technology implementation in freight transportation. Your PhD project will study the journey of real-life cases in freight transportation companies. Working alongside freight and technology specialists, you will contribute significantly to freight transportation research and the technology implementation body of knowledge.

You will become part of our section ‘Production, Transportation and Planning’ at DTU Engineering Technology. Our group is diverse in culture, nationalities, personality types, and career paths. We enjoy collegial idea generation, feedback and cooperation in an informal, safe and fun working environment. Your supervisor will be Associate professor Samuel Brüning Larsen from DTU Engineering Technology and co-supervisor Professor Allan Larsen from DTU Management.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your primary tasks will be to:

  • Conduct qualitative research by following a series of contemporary cases
  • Write academic papers aimed at high-impact journals
  • Participate in international conferences and workshops
  • Disseminate research results and teach as part of the overall PhD education
  • Learn the role of the researcher and the specific tasks how to conduct research
  • Participate in teaching and student project supervision

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 looking for an ambitious, self-organized individual with curiosity and deep interests in how new technologies can be usefully applied in industry. While high-levels skills in programming or mathematics are not required, applicants should have experience in one or more of the following areas: Transportation, logistics, IT or technology implementation, Operations Management, industrial engineering, or related disciplines.

We welcome applications from technical universities and IT universities as well as candidates from technology or engineering faculties at general universities. Also relevant are candidates from business schools, who have studied relevant fields (e.g. operations, logistics, transportation or other ‘process-oriented’ fields).

The independent nature of a PhD requires strong skills in project management and written communication. Proficiency in Danish language and prior experience in academic writing are assets, but not requirements.

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 DTU’s rules for the PhD education.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation, and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms 
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Samuel Brüning Larsen (sbla@dtu.dk). You can read more about DTU Engineering Technology at www.engtech.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. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 20 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time).

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, 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 (in English) and Official description of grading scale
  • If necessary, include an explicit description of how your Master’s degree is 120 ECTS

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

About DTU Engineering Technology
We work at the forefront of university-industry collaboration and develop tools and methods for technology implementation. We are organized in 11 research groups all focused on technology implementation, engineering technology and engineering education within a wide range of engineering fields.

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 mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 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: 2024-03-20 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD scholarship in Environmental Economics and Sustainable Finance – DTU Management

The Climate and Energy Policy Division of DTU Management, Department of Technology, Management and Economics, invites applications for a three-year PhD scholarship in environmental economics, starting in 2024. We are looking for an excellent and highly motivated Ph.D. candidate with an interest in doing frontier economic research on how finance can help economies decarbonize.

In recent years, the Climate and Energy Policy Division has rapidly expanded to become a leading research-oriented unit in Denmark, achieving international recognition in the fields of environmental, climate, and energy economics. We are committed to producing outstanding research with the highest academic and social impact and to offer excellent research conditions. The division hosts a dynamic community of PhD students.

Review of applications will start early March and will continue until the deadline, so candidates are encouraged to apply promptly. We reserve the right to extend the application period.

Responsibilities and qualifications
The scholarship is linked to a project focusing on the effectiveness and design of climate policy and sustainable finance, led by Associate Prof. Julien Daubanes, and featuring collaboration with international partners.

Eligible candidates will have:

  • A two-year master’s degree in economics or finance;
  • An excellent educational background in quantitative economics and econometrics;
  • An interest in empirical research and economic modeling;
  • Mastery of academic English in writing and speaking;
  • A capacity to produce rigorous research publishable in leading economics journals;
  • Excellent presentation skills.

Besides, the candidates’ ability and willingness to collaborate effectively with the project’s team will play a role in our assessment.

The position provides support for research and travel expenses, including to conduct research at another institution in Denmark or abroad. We are committed to offering the opportunity to conduct independent research. Beyond research, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in community activities such as workshops and seminars.

We also offer excellent guidance and supervision in anticipation of the international post-PhD academic market for junior economists.

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 ) at the time of employment.

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 programs at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study program, please see DTU’s rules for the PhD education

Assessment
Review of applications will start early March and will continue until the deadline, so candidates are encouraged to apply promptly. We plan to invite short-listed candidates for an interview in March and April. We reserve the right to extend the application period.

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 about the position may be obtained from Associate Prof. Julien Daubanes (email: jxada@dtu.dk) and Head of Section, Professor Ugur Soytas (uguso@dtu.dk) both from the Climate Economics and Risk Management section.

You can read more about the department at DTU Management.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU. 

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 2 April 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, 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 (in English) including official description of grading scale
  • One example of a selected written work (e.g. master’s thesis).

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

Who are we?
DTU Management conducts excellent research at the intersection of management, technology and economics. We develop solutions in close cooperation with companies and public authorities. Our research aims to strengthen welfare, productivity and sustainability within society. A key element is technology’s role and its interaction with industry and individuals. The department offers a wide range of courses and programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and PhD levels across DTU’s study programs. The department has 200+ employees, with approximately 50% coming from abroad.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programs, 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 mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 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: 2024-04-02 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD scholarship in Self-powered Biocompatible Supercapacitors for Ingestible Devices – DTU Health Tech

In connection with our Novo Nordisk foundation challenge grant ‘Energy Materials for the GUT (EMGUT)’ we are looking for a PhD student to work on the biocompatible supercapacitors for ingestible devices. The supercapacitor will be used to harvest, store, or convert energy for sensing, drug release or gut sampling. One focus point will be fabrication of efficient biocompatible materials and to study their efficacy in supercapacitor applications. We will also investigate if the supercapacitors can be self-powered under the in vivo condition. A range of materials, including nanoparticles, nanofibers and polymeric composites will be tested to provide required energy generation. We offer a highly creative, collaborative, and ambitious work environment. This project will be part of the IDUN section, led by Prof. Anja Boisen at DTU Department of Health Technology. IDUN is a highly cross-disciplinary research section with over 40 members, that focuses on development of micro and nanotechnology-based sensors, detection systems and drug delivery devices.

Responsibilities and qualifications
You will be responsible for designing and fabricating energy materials (e.g. nanoparticles, nanofibers and polymeric composites etc.) that can be applied in supercapacitor systems. We will among others explore how to store the harvested energy and how to release it in vivo. The supercapacitors will be applied in combination with our other activities such as drug delivery, sensing, and gut sampling.  This work will be carried out in close collaboration with your colleagues at DTU Health Tech. You will be engaged in device characterization, ex vivo studies and ultimately maybe in vivo experiments in suitable animal models. You are expected to have a solid background in materials science, chemistry, electrochemistry, and if possible, basic electronics. You should be highly independent, self-motivated and enjoy collaboration in a multidisciplinary academic environment. You should have the ability to drive the project, supervise students and achieve ambitious goals.

The work will be carried out within the framework of IDUN. In IDUN, our motto is ‘bringing science to life’ and we believe in openness, inclusiveness, having ambitions, making a difference and collaboration. 

You will play a role in the sensing and drug delivery part of the research section, interacting with several members working in different disciplines, such as biology, microfabrication, pharmaceutical science and polymer science. The project is highly interdisciplinary, and we expect that you enjoy teamwork and are good at coordinating your work with your colleagues.

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.

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 DTU’s rules for the PhD education

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Prof. Anja Boisen, Assoc. Prof. Fatemeh Ajalloueian and Postdoc Santanu Patra. 

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, and the start date expects to be 1 August 2024.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Assoc. Prof. Fatemeh Ajalloueian (faaj@dtu.dk), Prof. Anja Boisen (aboi@dtu.dk) and Postdoc Santanu Patra (sanpa@dtu.dk).

You can read more about DTU Health Tech at www.healthtech.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. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 19 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, 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 (in English) including official description of grading scale

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

DTU Health Tech
DTU Health Tech engages in research, education, and innovation base on technical and natural science for the healthcare sector. The Healthcare sector is a globally expanding market with demands for the most advanced technological solutions. DTU Health Tech creates the foundation for companies to develop new and innovative services and products which benefit people and create value for society. DTU Health Tech’s expertise spans from imaging and biosensor techniques, across digital health and biological modelling, to biopharma technologies. The department has a scientific staff of about 210 persons, 140 PhD students and a technical/administrative support staff of about 160 persons, of which a large majority contributes to our research infrastructure and related commercial activities.

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 mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 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: 2024-03-19 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD scholarships in Photovoltaic Systems Research – DTU Electro

The Solar Photovoltaic Systems group at DTU Electro (Risø campus) is at the forefront of advancing research within a broad spectrum of applied photovoltaics (PV), encompassing building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), potential induced degradation (PID) in high-voltage PV modules, and the challenges of spatial and temporal irradiance variability on large PV plants. 

Our team is dedicated to pioneering solutions that enhance the efficiency, reliability, and integration of PV systems in urban and utility-scale environments. Collaborating with industry leaders, other academic institutions, and utilizing state-of-the-art experimental setups, we are investigating innovative materials, technologies, and methodologies to address current challenges in the field. 

Our work extends from developing structural coloured foils for BIPV products, mitigating PID effects in next-generation PV modules, to modelling the impact of environmental factors on PV performance. 

Through our comprehensive research endeavours, we aim to contribute significantly to the global transition towards sustainable energy.

Responsibilities and qualifications

Position 1:
This position is embedded in a larger project developing structural colored foils for BIPV products together with industry partners and other leading universities. The specific tasks include the establishment and operation of accelerated stress tests of coupon-sized colored PV modules, i.e. UV degradation and thermocycling, as well as pre- and post-test characterization and material analysis.  The tasks will include:

  • Investigate polymeric material compatibility of structural colored foils within the PV laminate
  • Establish a test stand for accelerated UV degradation of coupon-sized PV modules
  • Conduct accelerated stress testing according to relevant standards (mostly IEC 61215)
  • Contribute with measurement results to the product development of structural colored foils

Position 2: 
PhD candidate sought for research on potential induced degradation (PID) in high-voltage PV modules, part of a strategic initiative with TotalEnergies to enhance PV module reliability. This role focuses on the evaluation and mitigation of PID effects in new and existing solar cell technologies under varied environmental conditions. Key tasks include:

  • Assessing PID sensitivity and recovery kinetics in high-power, high-voltage PV modules against different materials and increased soiling rates.
  • Establishing a high voltage field stress setup as per IEC 62804-2-2022 for in-situ degradation monitoring, aimed at quantifying PID sensitivity and recovery under realistic environmental conditions.
  • Determining acceleration factors and developing models for PID degradation and recovery, to accurately predict module performance in utility-scale PV environments.
  • Evaluating the efficacy of PID prevention and recovery solutions from various manufacturers, integrated into inverters or as standalone units.

The successful candidate will contribute to setting industry benchmarks for PID resistance and recovery, ensuring the longevity and efficiency of next-generation PV installations.

Position 3:
PhD candidate needed for a pioneering study on the effects of spatial and temporal irradiance variability on PV plant performance. This research aims to enhance monitoring and stability of large PV installations under dynamic weather conditions. Responsibilities include:

  • Quantifying and modeling the impact of spatial and temporal irradiance fluctuations on PV string and plant output, particularly for plants with fixed tilt and horizontal axis trackers (HSAT).
  • Deploying and integrating fast sensors at pilot and R&D sites including bifacial, high-performance, and floating PV plants to collect high-resolution irradiance and power output data.
  • Developing and validating models to estimate the spatial irradiance averaging effect and the temporal fluctuation averaging effect, improving the predictability and reliability of PV plant performance.

The role involves hands-on experimental setup, data analysis, and model development, contributing crucial insights for optimizing PV plant design and grid integration strategies.

Applicable for all scholarships

In all 3 positions, you will collaborate closely with a group of PhD students, postdocs and international leading scientists, all working at the technological edge of solar photovoltaic systems research.

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.

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 DTU’s rules for the PhD education

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 Chief Scientific Officer Peter Poulsen, e-mail: ppou@dtu.dk.

You can read more about DTU Electro www.electro.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. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU. 

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 5 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, 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 (in English) including official description of grading scale

In the cover letter, we kindly ask you to indicate which position(s) you would like to apply for.

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

DTU Electro
DTU Electro has more than 300 employees with competencies in electrical and photonics engineering. Research is performed within nanophotonics, lasers, quantum photonics, optical sensors, LEDs, photovoltaics, ultra-high speed optical transmission systems, bio-photonics, acoustics, power electronics, robotics, and autonomous systems.

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 mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 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: 2024-03-05 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD scholarship in Data-Enabled Heating Optimisation in Apartment Buildings – DTU Construct

DTU, Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (DTU Construct) invites applications for a PhD scholarship in Data-Enabled Heating Optimisation in Apartment Buildings.

Project Overview
District Heating companies are urgently undergoing a transition towards using large heat pumps and low-temperature heat sources. The success of this shift largely depends on the reduction of supply temperatures in district heating networks due to their significant effect on the Coefficient of Performance (COP) of heat pumps. However, the transition is hindered by apartment buildings that maintain unnecessarily high operating temperatures through their heating pipes, necessitating network operators to set their supply temperatures high enough to accommodate these apartments’ demands.

Addressing this issue and reducing these temperatures could result in annual savings of around 14 billion euros within the EU and between 300 to 350 million euros in Denmark, making this an extremely high-priority task.

In collaboration with leading heat-invoicing companies, our project intends to resolve this problem by tapping into extensive datasets from the digital heat cost allocators (HCAs) already in use in apartment buildings. These devices, which are mounted on radiators, measure heat output and wirelessly transmit the data. Over a hundred million HCAs have been installed worldwide, and the EU requires their near-universal implementation by 2027.

We can use the data from HCAs to create a detailed visualization of heating distribution at the radiator level. This approach allows us to understand where heating is primarily utilized. By merging this data with the main district heating meter data, we can create accurate digital twins for near real-time identification of performance inefficiencies and optimal control strategies. These digital twins will help guide building operators and heat providers and enable optimal control of heating substations located in basements without directly interfering with residents. This non-intrusive aspect significantly enhances the feasibility of our approach.

PhD Opportunity
We are offering a unique PhD opportunity as part of an IFD-funded Grand Solutions initiative. Heating data will be securely piped into a platform for research and development of open-source digital twins. The PhD project will act as the cohesive force bringing together various project elements, offering a highly collaborative and visible role.

Responsibilities and Qualifications
At the project’s commencement, you will be expected to replicate existing methods for constructing digital twins to reduce supply and return temperatures in several well-instrumented buildings. Based on initial findings, your task will be to enhance, test, scale, and refine these methods in additional buildings while integrating intelligence, like streamlined digital twins, scalable insights, and visualizations.

The ideal candidate must have:

  • A comprehensive understanding of hydronic heating systems in residences and their interaction with district heating networks.
  • Practical experience in the construction sector, especially with hydronic heating systems.
  • Proven experience using Modelica for thermal modelling.
  • Proven experience combing measurements with models of hydronic heating systems to analyze and improve performance.
  • Proven experience using dynamic building simulation tools for evaluation and optimization of energy efficiency and IEQ. 
  • And in-depth theoretical and practical understanding of parameters influencing indoor climate, concerning both comfort and health.
  • A background in engineering with a particular focus on energy efficiency and building services.

Candidates must exhibit ambition, adaptability, organization, creativity, and a high level of competency in communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

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.

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 DTU’s rules for the PhD education

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by the team of supervisors from the Section for Energy & Services at the Department of Civil & Mechanical Engineering at DTU. Associate Professor Kevin Michael Smith will be the main supervisor, while Associate Professors Christian Anker Hviid and Michele Tunzi will be co-supervisors.

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.

Starting date is 1 May 2024 or soonest possible after. The position is a full-time position.

Salary and appointment terms 
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Kevin Michael Smith, kevs@dtu.dk.

You can read more about Department of Civil & Mechanical Engineering at https://construct.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. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU. 

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 4 March 2024 (Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, 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 (in English) including official description of grading scale

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

DTU Civil and Mechanical Engineering develops and utilizes science and technical knowledge for the benefit of society and sustainable development. We undertake research, education, innovation, and scientific advice of the highest quality within building design and processes, building construction and safety, building energy and installation, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, materials technology, manufacturing engineering, engineering design and thermal energy systems.

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 mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 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: 2024-03-04 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD scholarship in Biofuel Cells for Harvesting Energy inside the Gut – DTU Health Tech

As part of our commitment to the Novo Nordisk Foundation Challenge Grant ‘Energy Materials for the Gut (EMGUT)’, we seek a motivated PhD student to spearhead research in the field of biofuel cells tailored for the application in ingestible devices. The primary focus of this position will be on harnessing energy from the gastrointestinal tract for various purposes including sensing, drug delivery, and gut sampling. The project entails the fabrication of a biofuel cell system by modifying both anodes and cathodes to optimize biochemical energy harvesting inside the Gut environment.

The successful candidate will explore a diverse range of energy materials, including novel nanocomposites and polymers to enhance energy generation on the cathodic side. Concurrently, innovative approaches involving the immobilization of different microorganisms will be investigated for the anodic component. This interdisciplinary research opportunity offers a stimulating and collaborative environment, fostering creativity and ambition.

The project will be conducted within the IDUN section, under the leadership of Prof. Anja Boisen, at the Department of Health Technology, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). IDUN is a vibrant research section comprising over 40 members, dedicated to advancing micro and nanotechnology-based sensors, detection systems, and drug delivery devices.

Responsibilities and qualifications
As a PhD candidate, you will lead the design, fabrication, and characterization of biofuel cells tailored for energy harvesting within the gastrointestinal tract. Your primary responsibilities will involve fabrication of efficient electrode materials, characterize them and testing these electrodes both individually and in combination, exploring strategies for efficient energy harvesting and storage. Additionally, you will oversee the integration of these electrodes into our ongoing activities such as drug delivery, sensing, and gut sampling.

Working closely with colleagues at DTU Health Tech, you will engage in device characterization and contribute to in vivo experiments utilizing suitable animal models. A strong background in materials science and electrochemistry is essential for this role. Basic knowledge of biology, biotechnology and electronics would be advantageous. We seek candidates who are highly independent, self-motivated, and adept at collaborative work in a multidisciplinary academic setting. The ability to drive projects forward, supervise fellow students, and achieve ambitious research goals is paramount.

This position is embedded within the vibrant framework of IDUN, where our mission is to ‘bring science to life’. We uphold values of openness, inclusivity, ambition, impact, and collaboration. In your role, you will actively participate in the drug delivery and sensing research efforts of the section, collaborating with experts from diverse fields including biology, microfabrication, pharmaceutical science, and polymer science. Given the interdisciplinary nature of the project, we anticipate that you thrive in a team-oriented environment and excel at coordinating tasks with your colleagues.

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.

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 DTU’s rules for the PhD education

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Prof. Anja Boisen, Dr. Santanu Patra and Dr. Gohar Soufi.

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, and the start date expects to be June 2024.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Prof. Anja Boisen (aboi@dtu.dk ), Dr. Santanu Patra (sanpa@dtu.dk), and Dr. Gohar Soufi (gohsoo@dtu.dk).

You can read more about DTU Health Tech at www.healthtech.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. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 19 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, 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 (in English) including official description of grading scale

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

DTU Health Tech
DTU Health Tech engages in research, education, and innovation base on technical and natural science for the healthcare sector. The Healthcare sector is a globally expanding market with demands for the most advanced technological solutions. DTU Health Tech creates the foundation for companies to develop new and innovative services and products which benefit people and create value for society. DTU Health Tech’s expertise spans from imaging and biosensor techniques, across digital health and biological modelling, to biopharma technologies. The department has a scientific staff of about 210 persons, 140 PhD students and a technical/administrative support staff of about 160 persons, of which a large majority contributes to our research infrastructure and related commercial activities.

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 mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 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: 2024-03-19 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD scholarship in mid-IR Supercontinuum Lasers – DTU Electro

If you aim at scientific excellence and want to establish a career as a scientist within fiber lasers and supercontinum sources and their high-level applications within imaging and spectroscopy, then we have the ideal opportunity for you. Come and be a part of the “Table-Top Synchrotron” project and one of the world’s strongest groups in this field in our quest to develop supercontinuum sources that outcompete synchrotrons from the deep ultraviolet (deep-UV) down to 33 nm to the mid-infrared (mid-IR) up to 15 µm. 

To cover this enormous bandwidth we are developing 4 new all-fiber supercontinuum sources, or beamlines. The UV beamline 1 is based on gas-filled hollow-core silica fibers and meta-surfaces and will cover 33-1100 nm, extending the record 113 nm UV edge to 33 nm. The near-IR beamline 2 is based on solid-core silica photonic crystal fibers covering 400-2400 nm and will use so-called all-normal dispersion (ANDi) fibers pumped with femtosecond lasers to achieve record low noise for spectroscopy and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) imaging applications. The same technology will be used for the low-noise beamline 3 covering 1-5 µm using commercial fluoride fiber. Beamline 4 will push the record IR edge in all-fiber mid-IR supercontinuum sources to 15 µm by using chalcogenide soft-glass fibers, in particular in-house fabricated sulfide, selenide, and telluride fibers.

Responsibilities and qualifications
This PhD study will focus on the development of beamline 4, i.e., the development of a 2-15 µm supercontinuum fiber laser using so-called supercontinuum cascading pumped with high energy pulses at either 1550 nm or at 2 µm. A key point will be to minimize coupling loss between the different nonlinear fibers in the cascade by choosing the optimum fibers and making the optimum fiber splice. You will therefore be trained in advanced fiber splicing on the in-house available CO2, filament, and arc splicers and in characterizing fiber dispersion, fiber transmission loss and fiber-to-fiber coupling loss. You will need to support your development with numerical modelling, again using in-house developed highly advanced parallel codes.

You will also be part of the team implementing these sources in our in-house developed spectroscopy and OCT systems for cutting-edge applications within imaging and trace gas detection. 

We therefore require you to have experimental qualifications within fiber optics and fiber lasers and to document a drive to build things yourself. 

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.

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 DTU’s rules for the PhD education

Assessment
The assessment of the applicant will be made by Professor Ole Bang and by the DTU PhD Council. 

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. Expected starting date: 1 May 2024 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Professor Ole Bang, oban@dtu.dk, (+45) 2721-3805.

You can read more about DTU Electro at www.electro.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. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU. 

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 11 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, 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 (in English) including official description of grading scale

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

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 mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 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: 2024-03-11 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD-Scholarship: Psychological Factors and Participatory Planning in the Adoption of Cooperative Connected, and Autonomous Mobility (CCAM) Services – DTU Management

DTU Management’s Transportation Systems Modelling section invites applications for a 3-year PhD position starting on 1 October 2024 or earlier. The successful candidate will join the section under the co-supervision of Asst. Prof. Guido Cantelmo, Prof. Sonja Haustein, and Asst. Prof. Felix Siebert.  

The candidate will contribute to the Horizon EU project CulturalRoad. We are looking for an excellent applicant with experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods, and a background in psychology, policy and governance, spatial/transport planning, geography or related. 

Project Background
With the increasing transport demand, traffic pressure on existing infrastructure has grown considerably, a trend that is unlikely to change as transportation links with economic growth. Unfortunately, the transport sector also generates several negative externalities, and it is one of the few economic sectors that have not seen a significant decline in emissions. Accordingly, the European Commission indicated CCAM as a strategic asset to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations and reduce negative environmental impacts on the environment. CCAM is not only expected to be more efficient than conventional mobility solutions (e.g. conventional vehicles) but also allows the development of entirely new mobility services, such as autonomous on-demand responsive transport (DRT), that can serve different typologies of users and completely revolutionise our mobility ecosystems. 

In such a context, the PhD project is established to develop user-centric and inclusive mobility systems around CCAM and leverage participatory planning to involve local citizens, regions/cities, and governments in developing tailor-made strategies to meet their specific and unique mobility needs. Achieving these challenges will ensure that CCAM services promote equity in mobility. 

Responsibilities and qualifications
The project includes 18 partners from 10 different countries. You will work in an international environment and in close collaboration with scholars from various disciplinary backgrounds. You will have the opportunity to engage with a variety of consortium partners, including mobility companies and municipalities. You will be responsible for conducting case studies/experiments to generate and validate behavioural assumptions on relevant psychological factors of CCAM adoption.

Your primary tasks will be: 

  • Co-organize focus groups and workshops in five consortium countries
  • Investigate the impact that cognitive and emotional aspects such as technophobia, affinity to technology, and trust in automation have on CCAM adoption
  • Investigate the role of socio-cultural and spatial diversity on CCAM adoption
  • Contribute to the creation of a participatory planning framework to facilitate and accelerate CCAM deployment in Europe
  • Analyse data generated during focus groups and interviews using qualitative and quantitative data analysis
  • Provide recommendations that lead to the development of new standards and guidelines to deploy CCAMs
  • Publish in high-impact journals and present your results at conferences
  • Spend 6 months visiting one of our partner universities.

This position is rooted in two sections within the Division of Transportation Science at DTU Management: the Transportation Systems Modelling and the Human Behaviour section. The Transport Division also consists of research sections within Intelligent Transport Systems and Transport Policy. 

You will be part of an expanding group working on integrated urban mobility system with other PhD students and staff in the division. 

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 furthermore expect:

  • Capability to analyse qualitative data
  • Good communication skills in English, both written and orally
  • High motivation for the subject
  • Ability to work independently
  • Willingness to engage in group work with a multi-national team.

Approval and Enrolment 
The scholarship for the Ph.D. 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 DTU’s rules for the PhD education

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by the advisor team as soon as possible after the application deadline.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognised 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 characterised 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. This includes, among others a highly attractive salary scheme and other benefits, see Salary paid to PhD students. 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: Asst. Prof. Guido Cantelmo, guica@dtu.dk, Asst. Prof. Felix Wilhelm Siebert, felix@dtu.dk or Prof. Sonja Haustein, sonh@dtu.dk.

You can read more about DTU Management at https://www.man.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. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU. 

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 1 May 2024 (23:59 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

You may apply prior to obtaining your master’s degree but cannot begin before having received it. If you have finished your master’s degree, you may attach a PDF version of this to the application and any published English papers.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates, irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, nationality, 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 mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 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: 2024-05-01 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD-Scholarship in Network Optimisation for Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM) Development – DTU Management

DTU Management’s Transportation Systems Modelling section would like to invite applications for a 3-year PhD position starting on 1 October 2024 or earlier. The successful candidate will join the section under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Guido Cantelmo, Associate Prof. Jesper Bláfoss Ingvardson, and Associate Prof. Yu Jiang.

The candidate will contribute to the CulturalRoad project, funded by the European Commission. We are looking for excellent applicants with a strong background in Transport, Operation Research, Applied Mathematics, Transport Engineering, and/or Computer Science with an ambition for excellence and experience working with mathematical modelling and programming.

Project Background
With the increasing transport demand, traffic pressure on existing infrastructure has grown significantly; a trend that is unlikely to change significantly as transportation links with economic growth. Unfortunately, the transport sector also generates several negative externalities, and it is one of the few economic sectors that have not seen a significant decline in emissions. Accordingly, the European Commission indicated CCAM as a strategic asset to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations and reduce negative environmental impacts on the environment. CCAM is not only expected to be more efficient than conventional mobility solutions (e.g. conventional vehicles) but also allows the development of entirely new mobility services, such as autonomous on-demand responsive transport (DRT), that can serve different typologies of users and completely revolutionise our mobility ecosystems. 

In such a context, the PhD project is established to develop algorithms able to optimize routing and scheduling of mixed CCAM fleets. The new algorithm will leverage semi-personalized incentives to make CCAM services more inclusive of all users. The ultimate goal is to develop an algorithm that can optimize CCAM services while also promoting equity in mobility. 

Responsibilities and qualifications
The project includes 18 partners from 10 different countries. You will work in an international environment and in close collaboration with scholars with expert knowledge within various aspects of the field and you will have the opportunity to engage with a variety of consortium partners, including mobility companies and municipalities. You will need to conduct case studies/experiments to validate the models and algorithm.

Your primary tasks will be: 

  • Develop mathematical modelling and solution algorithms for routing and scheduling passenger transport using CCAM fleets
  • Advance multimodal traffic assignment models to consider transport equity and multimodality
  • Propose and investigate the use of semi-personalized travel incentives for improving public transport
  • Conduct case studies to validate the models and algorithms
  • Publish in high-impact journals and present your results at conferences
  • Spend 6 months visiting one of our partner universities, in Europe or United States (the most suited partner will be decided together with the candidate during the first 6 months of the project).

You will be rooted in the Transportation Systems Modelling section, a part of the Division of Transportation Science, DTU Management. The division also consists of research groups within transport demand, machine learning for smart mobility, transport economics and transport psychology. You will be part of an expanding group working on integrated urban mobility systems with other PhD students and staff in the division. 

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.

Your background should be in Transportation, Operation Research, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related.

We furthermore expect:

  • Good programming capabilities in any scientific language (e.g., C++, C#, Python, Julia, etc.)
  • Good communication skills in English, both written and orally
  • Well-motivated and able to work independently.
  • Willingness to engage in group work with a multi-national team.

Approval and Enrolment 
The scholarship for the Ph.D. 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 DTU’s rules for the PhD education.

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by the advisor team as soon as possible after the application deadline.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognised 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 characterised 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. This includes, among others a highly attractive salary scheme and other benefits, see Salary paid to PhD students. 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: Asst. Prof. Guido Cantelmo, guica@dtu.dk, Assoc. Prof. Jesper Bláfoss Ingvardson, jbin@dtu.dk or Assoc. Yu Jiang, yujiang@dtu.dk

You can read more about DTU Management at www.man.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. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU. 

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 1 May 2024 (23:59 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
  • Applicants from institutions where the language of instruction and examination are not entirely in English are required to provide at least one English language test result (e.g. TOEFL, GRE, or IELTS)

You may apply prior to obtaining your master’s degree but cannot begin before having received it. If you have finished your master’s degree, you may attach a PDF version of this to the application and any published English papers.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. 

All interested candidates, irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, nationality, 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 mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 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: 2024-05-01 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD scholarship in Repurposing Microelectronics for Gut Sensing, Delivery, and Sampling Devices – DTU Health Tech

We are looking for a PhD student to join our Novo Nordisk Foundation Challenge Grant “Energy Materials for the GUT (EMGUT).” 

We seek a motivated PhD candidate to leverage microelectronics in the development of advanced ingestible devices for the gastrointestinal tract. These devices will harness microelectronics for wireless communication, controlling sensing mechanisms, sampling the gut environment, and releasing drugs. A significant aspect of the research will involve repurposing (hacking) consumer microelectronics for EMGUT applications. We intend to explore a range of consumer electronics to meet the project’s needs, including, but not limited to, wireless headsets, smart home devices, and smartwatches.

This scholarship presents a unique opportunity to work in a highly creative, collaborative, and ambitious environment. The selected candidate will contribute to the IDUN section at the DTU Department of Health Technology, under the leadership of Prof. Anja Boisen. IDUN is recognized for its cross-disciplinary research, comprising over 40 members dedicated to the creation of micro- and nanotechnology-based sensors, detection systems, and drug delivery devices. Join us in advancing the frontier of health technology through innovative research.

Responsibilities and qualifications
You will be responsible for the exploration, evaluation, and application of consumer microelectronics in the development of ingestible devices. Your research will cover a broad spectrum of technologies, including but not limited to embedded wireless communication, battery management, digital-to-analog converters, analog-to-digital converters, microprocessors, transducers, and amplifiers for managing sensing signals, tracking positions within the gut, sampling microbiota, and triggering drug release. This endeavor will be conducted in close collaboration with your peers at DTU Health Tech, ensuring a synergistic approach to research.

Your responsibilities will include the characterization of devices and conducting in vivo experiments with appropriate animal models. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical and mechatronics engineering, coupled with a curious and open-minded approach to creatively utilizing (hacking) consumer electronics. We are in search of an individual who is highly independent, self-motivated, and flourishes in a collaborative, multidisciplinary academic environment. You should be adept at propelling the project forward, mentoring students, and meeting ambitious goals with a proactive and committed attitude.

The work will be carried out within the framework of IDUN. In IDUN, our motto is ‘bringing science to life’ and we believe in openness, inclusiveness, having ambitions, making a difference and collaboration. 

You will play a role in the sensing part of the research section, interacting with several members working in different disciplines, such as biology, microfabrication, pharmaceutical science, and polymer science. The project is highly interdisciplinary, and we expect that you enjoy teamwork and are good at coordinating your work with your colleagues.

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.

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 DTU’s rules for the PhD education

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Prof. Anja Boisen and Assoc. Prof. Edwin En-Te Hwu.

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, and the start date expects to be August 2024.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from and Assoc. Prof. Edwin En-Te Hwu (etehw@dtu.dk) and Prof. Anja Boisen (aboi@dtu.dk).

You can read more about DTU Health technology at www.healthtech.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. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 9 April 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, 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 (in English) including official description of grading scale
  • If relevant, a list of microelectronics related projects that the candidate worked on

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

Department of Health Technology
DTU Health Tech engages in research, education, and innovation base on technical and natural science for the healthcare sector. The Healthcare sector is a globally expanding market with demands for the most advanced technological solutions. DTU Health Tech creates the foundation for companies to develop new and innovative services and products which benefit people and create value for society. DTU Health Tech’s expertise spans from imaging and biosensor techniques, across digital health and biological modelling, to biopharma technologies. The department has a scientific staff of about 210 persons, 140 PhD students and a technical/administrative support staff of about 160 persons, of which a large majority contributes to our research infrastructure and related commercial activities.

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 mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 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: 2024-04-09 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD scholarship in Behavioural Experiments with Tradable Credits for Mobility – The Green Token Project – DTU Management

DTU Management’s Transport Division and the Joint Research Centre (JRC of the EU Commission would like to invite applications for a 3-year PhD position starting no later than August 1st, 2024. The successful candidate will join the Intelligent Transport Systems Section at DTU, Denmark for the 1st year and the Sustainable Transport Unit at the JRC in Ispra, Italy for year 2 and 3. The candidate will work under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Carlos Lima Azevedo, Assist. Prof. Ravi Seshadri (DTU) and Dr. Biagio Ciuffo (JRC).

The successful applicant will work on research focused on the understanding of detailed individual behaviour under Tradable Credit Schemes (TCS) and the design of such systems for equitable emission management in multi-modal travel settings.

We are looking for excellent applicants with MSc background on Economics, Behavioural Modelling, Applied Mathematics or Quantitative Environmental Modelling with the interest and ambition to pursue PhD studies in the field of behavioural economics and choice modelling.

This position is funded under the DTU-JRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership.

Project Background
The Green Token Project focuses on lowering externalities from transport through tradable credit schemes (TCS) for personal mobility management. Emission trading in demand management have successfully been implemented in other economic sectors. Existing efforts of TCS for mobility management reside in promising theoretical studies or less-realistic behavioural surveys. Understanding the behavioural and economic implications of such systems and their impacts on performance remains critical for possibly moving this solution forward. 

Together with our supervision team (with a background in behavioural modelling, demand management, transportation modelling and policy), the successful candidate will focus on the following research agenda:

  • Methodological, by modelling and understanding individual behaviour in terms of daily decisions, market related decisions including loss aversion, adherence, endowment effects and market gaming. 
  • Experimental, by gaining fundamental insights from gaming and field experiments for design improvement, realistic behaviour inference and environmental and mobility impact assessment.
  • Design, and test efficient and equitable new tradable schemes and evaluate and assess their impact on mobility, energy and environmental performances in realistic conditions.

The successful candidate is also expected to collaborate in a larger team working on the topic of TCS both at DTU and the JRC.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your primary responsibilities are: 

  • Conducting systematic review of relevant behavioral economics literature in relation to, tradable credits schemes, choice modeling in individual mobility and pricing.
  • Identifying potential behavioral barriers to individual tradable credits schemes in mobility and beyond.
  • Develop behavioral experiments to test different designs of tradable credits schemes in various contexts using state-of-the-art methods, i.e., on-line and lab, and field experiments.     
  • Exploring and utilizing different data sources to achieve a comprehensive understanding of human decision-making. 
  • Conduct behavioral experiments in controlled and un controlled settings.
  • Integrate the outcomes with other economic, environmental, and societal indicators.
  • Mathematical model formulation and estimation using statistical methods;
  • Code implementation and validation for these models in a modelling setting for alternative design and policy analysis.
  • Collaborate with researchers from machine learning and transportation in a truly interdisciplinary environment.
  • Co-author scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals.
  • Participate in international conferences.
  • Take advanced classes to improve academic skills.
  • Carry out teaching, teaching support and BSc./MSc. co-supervision as part of the overall PhD contract.

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 in:

  • Economics, behavioural economics, applied mathematics, quantitative environmental modelling, or related topics.

With: 

  • Good background in econometrics, statistics or probability theory.
  • Programming skills in Python, Julia, R or similar.
  • Curiosity and interest about current and future mobility challenges and behavioural nudging
  • Ability to translate conceptual behavioral models to its testing experiments and potential behavioral solutions is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Excellent communication in English and interpersonal skills for working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
  • Willingness to engage in group-work with a multi-national team;
  • Able to work independently;

Approval and Enrolment 
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in the PhD degree programmes at DTU’s Department of Technology, Management and Economics. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU’s rules for the PhD education

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Carlos Lima Azevedo, Ravi Seshadri (DTU) and Biagio Ciuffo (JRC).

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.

The JRC provides independent, evidence-based knowledge and science, supporting EU policies to positively impact society. JRC’s Collaborative Doctoral Partnerships (CDP) is an initiative of the JRC to establish strategic collaborations with higher education institutions that is characterised by research excellence and international reputation. The purpose of CDP is to train a new generation of doctoral students in science and technology. A specific focus lies on the science-policy interface.

Salary and appointment terms
At DTU 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 at DTU is 1 year. You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

For the period spent at the JRC, doctoral students are offered a grant-holder category 20 contract. The period of employment at the JRC is 2 years. You can read more about JRC’s grants at https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/sites/jrcsh/files/jrc_grantholder_rules.pdf.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Carlos Lima Azevedo at climaz@dtu.dk (DTU).

You can read more about DTU Management at www.man.dtu.dk and about the JRC at joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU. 

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 1 April 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, 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 (in English) including official description of grading scale

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

The Intelligent Transportation System Section belongs to the Transport division of the Department of Technology, Management and Economics (DTU Management) at DTU. The division conducts research and teaching in the field of traffic and transport behaviour and planning, with particular focus on behaviour modelling, machine learning and systems modelling and simulation.

DTU Management conducts excellent research in the intersection between management, technology and economics. We develop solutions in close cooperation with companies and public authorities. Our research aims at strengthening welfare, productivity, and sustainability within the society. A key element is the role of technology and its interaction with industry and individuals. Explore more at www.man.dtu.dk.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 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: 2024-04-01 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD scholarships on “Live” Visualizations of Single Nanoparticle Catalysts at the Atomic-Scale – DTU Physics

Could you envision “seeing” chemical reactions being catalyzed at the atomic-scale? Two or more scholarships are now open for experimental research in nanoparticle catalysis using advanced operando electron microscopy at the Center for Visualizing Catalytic Processes (VISION). 

VISION is developing and applying a new unique platform for visualizing catalytic nanoparticles and reactions at the atomic-level by integrating cutting-edge electron microscopy, microfabricated nanoreactors, nanoparticle synthesis and computational modelling. This approach enables new, direct operando observations that are urgently needed to advance mechanistic insight into catalytic processes at the atomic-scale. 

The interdisciplinary approach aims at relating the atomic-scale structure, dynamics and functions of isolated, single nanoparticles in both thermal catalysis and electrocatalysis as a radical new approach for developing new and more efficient catalysts needed to tackle the environmental challenges of our time.

VISION’s hosts a new one-of-a-kind electron microscope facility, located in DTU’s new “Climate Challenge Laboratory” building. The new laboratory will host the VISION center, the Surface Physics and Catalysis section, the CatTheory section and the newly established Pioneer Center, CAPeX, as a vibrant collaborative research environment with internationally leading scientists in the fields of catalysis and power-to-X. 

Responsibilities and qualifications

Position 1: You will work quantitatively with the dynamic behaviour of single nanoparticles in thermal catalysis. The tasks can include: 

  • Visualization of single nanoparticles in thermal catalysis using time-resolved, atomic-resolution transmission electron microscopy techniques. 
  • Development of quantitative image analysis to extract dynamic information encoded in single and series of atomic-resolved images of single nanoparticles.
  • Investigation of dynamic processes at the heterogeneous surface of single nanoparticles as catalytic reactions progress.
  • Understanding of atomic mechanisms and kinetics to develop strategies for stabilizing uniquely active but metastable surface motifs of nanoparticles as catalysts for sustainable chemical processes.

Position 2: You will work quantitatively with atomic-resolution electron microscopy of nanoparticles under electrocatalytic reaction conditions. The tasks can include: 

  • Preparation of microfabricated nanoreactors to study electrochemical reactions catalyzed by single or few nanoparticles.
  • Operando studies of single nanoparticles during electrocatalysis using high spatiotemporal-resolution transmission electron microscopy techniques.
  • Development and application of new ultrasensitive and quantitative methods for investigating liquid-surface interactions on nanoparticles at the atomic-scale.
  • Relating structural dynamics and dynamical functions in electrocatalysis at the atomic-scale.
  • Advance the understanding of atomic mechanisms and rates in electrocatalytic processes to develop strategies for stabilizing nanoparticles as catalysts for sustainable electrochemical processes.

In both positions, you will collaborate closely with a group of PhD students, postdocs and international leading scientists, all working at the technological edge of modern electron microscopy for advancing catalysis science. 

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 with excellent results.

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 DTU’s rules for the PhD education

Assessment
The assessment will be made by Associate Professor Christian Damsgaard, Professor Jakob Kibsgaard, Professor Peter Vesborg, Professor Joerg Jinschek and Professor Stig Helveg.

We favor candidates with a degree in physics, chemistry or materials science. The candidate should preferably have experience in electron microscopy, micro-electro-mechanical-system technology, catalysis or surface science. Experience in scientific programming, e.g. using Python, is an advantage. 

The candidate has obtained excellent grades in his/her Bachelor and Master educations, good communication skills in both spoken and written English, and experience in working independently and in a team. 

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms 
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. 

The period of employment is 3 years. Starting date is 1 May 2024 (or according to mutual agreement). 

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Christian D. Damsgaard, e-mail: ccda@dtu.dk, Professor Jakob Kibsgaard, email: jkib@fysik.dtu.dk, Professor Peter Vesborg, email: vesborg@fysik.dtu.dk, Professor Joerg Jinschek, email: jojin@dtu.dk and Professor Stig Helveg, email: stig@fysik.dtu.dk

You can read more about VISION at www.vision.dtu.dk and DTU Physics at www.fysik.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. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than March 10, 2024 (12 am local 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 (in English) including official description of grading scale

In the cover letter, we kindly ask you to consider which of the positions appeal most to you.

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

DTU Physics
At DTU Physics, we carry out cutting-edge research in modern physics, with particular focus on four main areas: quantum technology, sustainable energy, materials, and biophysics. Our focus is both to acquire greater knowledge about basic scientific problems and to conduct research oriented towards use in societies and companies.

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 mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 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: 2024-03-10 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD scholarship in UV Supercontinuum Sources and Meta-Surfaces – DTU Electro

If you aim at scientific excellence and want to establish a career as a scientist within fiber lasers and supercontinum sources and their high-level applications within imaging and spectroscopy, then we have the ideal opportunity for you. Come and be a part of the “Table-Top Synchrotron” project and one of the world’s strongest groups in this field in our quest to develop supercontinuum sources that outcompete synchrotrons from the deep ultraviolet (deep-UV) down to 33 nm to the mid-infrared (mid-IR) up to 15 µm. 

To cover this enormous bandwidth we are developing 4 new all-fiber supercontinuum sources, or beamlines. The UV beamline 1 is based on gas-filled hollow-core silica fibers and meta-surfaces and will cover 33-1100 nm, extending the record 113 nm UV edge to 33 nm. The near-IR beamline 2 is based on solid-core silica photonic crystal fibers covering 400-2400 nm and will use so-called all-normal dispersion (ANDi) fibers pumped with femtosecond lasers to achieve record low noise for spectroscopy and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) imaging applications. The same technology will be used for the low-noise beamline 3 covering 1-5 µm using commercial fluoride fiber. Beamline 4 will push the record IR edge in all-fiber mid-IR supercontinuum sources to 15 µm by using chalcogenide soft-glass fibers, in particular in-house fabricated sulfide, selenide, and telluride fibers.

Responsibilities and qualifications
This PhD study will focus on the development of the UV beamline 1, i.e., using gas-filled hollow-core fibers pumped with ultra-short femtosecond lasers to generate a supercontinuum reaching down into the UV, ultimately to 33 nm. In particular you will also develop different types of meta-surfaces in the clean room at DTU and develop a technique to attach these meta-surfaces to the end-facet of the fiber. 

We therefore require you to have experimental qualifications within fiber optics and lasers, preferably also with modelling and/or fabrication of meta-surfaces and to document a drive to build things yourself. 

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.

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 DTU’s rules for the PhD education

Assessment
The assessment of the applicant will be made by Professor Ole Bang, Professor Andrei Laurynenka, and by the DTU PhD Council.

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. Expected starting date: 1 May 2024 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Ole Bang, Department of Electrical and Photonics Engineering (DTU Electro), oban@dtu.dk, (+45) 2721-3805.

You can read more about DTU Electro at www.electro.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. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU. 

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 5 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, 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 (in English) including official description of grading scale

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

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 mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 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: 2024-03-05 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD Scholarships in Extragalactic Astronomy at the Cosmic Dawn Center – DTU Space

The Cosmic Dawn Center (DAWN) at the Section for Astrophysics and Atmospheric Physics at DTU Space, invites applications for a PhD Fellowship position starting in October 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter. 

DAWN is a center of excellence funded by the Danish National Research Foundation, and is located at the National Space Institute (DTU Space), Technical University of Denmark and the Niels Bohr Institute (NBI), University of Copenhagen.  The center brings together experts in all aspects of early Universe galaxy evolution and is deeply involved in major existing and upcoming surveys with the James Webb and Hubble Space Telescopes, ALMA, and Euclid, as well as cosmological and zoom-in simulations.  This call covers one PhD position based at DTU-Space. DAWN has a number of associate members at major research institutes across Europe, North America, and Australia.  The successful PhD candidate will be expected to spend several months outside of Denmark, which could be at one of our affiliated institutes or another major research institute whose members are involved in current projects. For more information on the Center’s activities and researchers, please see www.cosmicdawn.dk.

Responsibilities, qualifications and project description
PhD fellowships are intended for outstanding candidates with a background in astronomy, physics, or related technical disciplines who are generally interested in doing research within DAWN’s research themes: galaxy evolution, epoch of re-ionization, first stars and galaxies, dust and ISM in the early universe, and dark matter. 

In particular, the offered PhD fellowship will be in the context of the formation and evolution of the first massive quiescent galaxies in the Universe. These are mysterious systems that stopped forming new stars several billion years ago, despite the large availability of fresh gas to keep sustaining their star formation. The physical processes regulating their fast growth and sudden death are outstanding issues in current extragalactic astrophysics. To address these questions, the PhD student will work on photometric and spectroscopic data from the James Webb Space Telescope and the Very Large Telescope to characterize the physical properties (mass, age, star formation history, metal content, environment) of a large sample of distant quiescent galaxies. 

The PhD student will closely work with several students, post-docs, and faculty members at the Technical University, the Univ. of Copenhagen, and the rest of the international collaboration involved in the project (US, Italy, Switzerland, Japan).      

The position is available for three years for candidates already holding a MSc. The successful applicants are expected to: manage and carry out their own research project, write half-year progress reports, disseminate results at conferences and through scientific articlesundertake teaching duties (up to 15% of working time) and attend PhD courses (30 ECTS). Also, a mandatory research stay during a semester abroad is to be foreseen.             

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.

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 DTU’s rules for the PhD education.

Assessment
The successful candidate has outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills to become a committed researcher with a drive for excellence. Programming experience (python/IDL) and experience in handling of large data sets are an advantage but not required.

The assessment of the applicants will be made by the DTU Space and DAWN staff.

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.

Starting date is in October 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Georgios Magdis (geoma@space.dtu.dk), tel.: +45 4525 9688 or Dr. Francesco Valentino (francesco.valentino@eso.org)

You can read more about DTU Space at www.space.dtu.dk and the Cosmic Dawn Center at www.cosmicdawn.dk.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 10 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time).

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, 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 (in English) including official description of grading scale

Incomplete applications will not be considered. You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your master’s degree but cannot begin before having received it. 

Applications 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.

The Space Institute has about 200 employees and is located in the greater Copenhagen area at the Lyngby Campus of the Technical University of Denmark together with 21 other institutes within the technical sciences. We link natural science closely with the development of new technology. DTU Space is involved in the full life cycle of space activities, including concept and design, construction and proto-typing, calibration and validation, implementation and operations, data analysis, processing, dissemination, and applications, leading to new instruments and applications. With the specialized and refined technology available, we are getting more and more answers and further insight about the Earth and the universe surrounding us. We contribute to about 200 scientific publications a year.

In the Astrophysics & Atmospheric Physics Division of the Department of Space Research and Space Technology (DTU Space), current focus areas cover large-scale structure of the universe, physics of compact objects, exoplanets, upper atmosphere physics and cosmo-climatology as well as development of instrumentation, in particular high-energy instrumentation, i.e. X- and gamma ray detectors and -optics.  The division is currently active in the operation of instruments and data analysis from three satellites. The division also runs four instrumentation laboratories and hosts a center for space weather research and forecasts.

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 mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 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: 2024-03-10 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD scholarship in Femtosecond Fiber Lasers and Low-Noise Supercontinuum Sources – DTU Electro

If you aim at scientific excellence and want to establish a career as a scientist within fiber lasers and supercontinum sources and their high-level applications within imaging and spectroscopy, then we have the ideal opportunity for you. Come and be a part of the “Table-Top Synchrotron” project and one of the world’s strongest groups in this field in our quest to develop supercontinuum sources that outcompete synchrotrons from the deep ultraviolet (deep-UV) down to 33 nm to the mid-infrared (mid-IR) up to 15 µm. 

To cover this enormous bandwidth we are developing 4 new all-fiber supercontinuum sources, or beamlines. The UV beamline 1 is based on gas-filled hollow-core silica fibers and meta-surfaces and will cover 33-1100 nm, extending the record 113 nm UV edge to 33 nm. The near-IR beamline 2 is based on solid-core silica photonic crystal fibers covering 400-2400 nm and will use so-called all-normal dispersion (ANDi) fibers pumped with femtosecond lasers to achieve record low noise for spectroscopy and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) imaging applications. The same technology will be used for the low-noise beamline 3 covering 1-5 µm using commercial fluoride fiber. Beamline 4 will push the record IR edge in all-fiber mid-IR supercontinuum sources to 15 µm by using chalcogenide soft-glass fibers, in particular in-house fabricated sulfide, selenide, and telluride fibers.

Responsibilities and qualifications
This PhD study will focus on the development of beamlines 2-3, i.e., using coherent ANDi supercontinuum generation pumped with ultra-short femtosecond fiber lasers. You will be in charge of developing both the femtosecond pump lasers and the supercontinuum sources, and you will be part of the team implementing these sources in our in-house developed spectroscopy and OCT systems for cutting-edge applications within imaging and trace gas detection. 

We therefore require you to have experimental qualifications within fiber optics and fiber lasers and to document a drive to build things yourself. 

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.

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 DTU’s rules for the PhD education

Assessment
The assessment of the applicant will be made by Professor Ole Bang and by the DTU PhD Council.

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. Expected starting date: 1 May 2024 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Ole Bang, Department of Electrical and Photonics Engineering (DTU Electro), oban@dtu.dk, (+45) 2721-3805.

You can read more about DTU Electro at www.electro.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. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU. 

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 5 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, 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 (in English) including official description of grading scale

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

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 mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 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: 2024-03-05 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD scholarship in Data-Driven Modelling and Control for Energy Systems – DTU Compute

Do you want to contribute to the green transition by developing mathematical models, forecasts and/or controllers for various energy systems components? Then apply for one of these 3-year PhD positions in the section for Dynamical Systems (DynSys) at DTU Compute, where you will be involved in national and/or international projects related to smart energy systems.

The electrification of the energy sector and the means to deal with fluctuations in the production of renewable energy are critical issues that need to be addressed in order to accomplish the green transition. Most parts of the future integrated energy system sector must be operated dynamically to meet the future requirements and constraints in energy demand and supply. Mathematical models that capture the inherent dynamics and uncertainty in the operation of these components and systems are needed. Examples of such systems and applications include for the particular positions involve:

  • heating and cooling of buildings, supermarket refrigeration systems and their coupling to district heating and roof-top solar PV, PtX, battery storage,
  • forecasting of wind and solar, loads and electricity markets,
  • controlling energy systems (e.g. heat storage, refrigeration, PtX, batteries, etc.) for optimal operation using e.g. model predictive control.

You will use stochastic and statistical modelling concepts together with domain-knowledge to develop such models. Afterwards, the models are used in an optimal controller to optimise the operations of the system, which you will also develop.

We offer an inspiring work environment with lots of great colleagues from all over the world, and the section spans a wide array of interests and competences ranging all the way from more engineering-oriented research to more theoretical mathematics.

Responsibilities and qualifications
We are looking for profiles with a strong background in mathematics or mathematical physics/statistics, chemistry/chemical engineering/electrical engineering who understands how to apply mathematical concepts to real-world problems by combining theory and engineering.

In addition to a high proficiency in applied mathematics or statistics, it is required to have experience with some of the below:

  • mathematical modelling of processes and physical phenomena and preferably related to electrical and energy systems in general (e.g., building HVAC systems, refrigeration systems, weather processes, electrical grids),
  • stochastic/statistical modelling (e.g., using stochastic differential equations),
  • parameter estimation (e.g., using maximum likelihood techniques), and
  • programming (R/Python/Julia/C/C++ or similar).

Your responsibility will be to develop and validate mathematical grey-box (data-driven digital twin) models of individual parts of an energy system and afterwards design and develop an appropriate optimal controller. The model development includes describing the necessary system dynamics and external dependencies with e.g. the weather. As part of this effort, you will collaborate with other researchers at DTU and other universities. You should also expect a strong interaction with industry collaborators developing and implementing smart energy systems.

The position will also involve identification of the models (i.e., of the model structure and parameters), and, depending on how the projects develop and your specific background, real-life implementation of the developed methods in the field in collaboration with industry partners. Furthermore, you will support the supervision of students (primarily BSc and MSc projects) and disseminate your research through journal publications, conference contributions, and presentations in seminars and courses.

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.

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 DTU’s rules for the PhD education

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 
If you have questions, please contact Head of Section, Prof. Henrik Madsen, on e-mail hmad@dtu.dk or phone +45 2083 4304.

You can read more about DTU Compute here: www.compute.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. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU. 

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 15 March 2024 (Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, 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 (in English) including official description of grading scale

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

DTU Compute
DTU Compute is a unique and internationally recognized academic department with 400 employees and 11 research sections spanning the science disciplines mathematics, statistics, ML, computer science, and engineering. We conduct research, teaching and innovation of high international standard – producing new knowledge and technology-based solutions to societal challenges. We have a long-term involvement in applied and interdisciplinary research, big data and data science, artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT), smart and secure societies, smart manufacturing, and life science. At DTU Compute we believe in a diverse workplace with a flexible work-life balance.

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 mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 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: 2024-03-15 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD scholarship in Decision Support AI for Skin Lesions – DTU Compute

Join us in the fight against cancer and help us take clinical AI to the next level. If you are interested in AI, uncertainty quantification and interpretability, this is your chance. You will be part of a team with partners from hospitals and industry that will create a decision support tool for dermatologists.

The research on uncertainty quantification and interpretability is crucial for clinical AI and will have applications far beyond this project.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your important tasks in the project will be quantifying the uncertainty in an AI model for skin lesion diagnostics, and making it interpretable. This will happen in collaboration with the company Melatech, from which we have a very large anonymized database of skin lesions with diagnosis. Based on the actual performance of doctors we will also investigate their skill and bias and the difficulty of specific lesions.

Your primary tasks will be to:

  • Research on AI models using metric learning for classification and measuring similarity of samples.
  • Research on uncertainty quantification in classification models based on metric learning
  • Research on interpretability by extending Concept Bottleneck models
  • Relate embedding properties to user skill, bias and difficulty of lesions
  • Coordinate and validate models with clinical partners and Melatech
  • Conduct rigid statistical testing of your models in a clinical environment
  • Write scientific papers and present research results at top conferences
  • Work as a teaching assistant in two or three 5 ECTS modules

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.

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 DTU’s rules for the PhD education

Assessment
The assessment will be made by Anders Nymark Christensen and Morten Hannemose from DTU Compute. 

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. Starting date is 1 May 2024 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Anders Nymark Christensen, anym@dtu.dk.

You can read more about DTU Compute at www.compute.dtu.dk/english/about-us.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU. 

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 1 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, 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 (in English) including official description of grading scale

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

DTU Compute is Denmark’s largest environment for mathematics and computer science. DTU Compute’s management consists of acting department director and deputy director Jan Madsen, and 10 research section leaders. The department consists of 10 research sections, several centres and a management secretariat. In our brochure you can get a peep into our world. DTU Compute embraces both the deep theory and the practical applications. It enables us to pass on new ideas to innovative products for the benefit of business and public institutions. We take problems and challenges from other disciplines and lift them into a virtual world where we can make models, calculations and simulations. The results of this work we can lead back to the real world and thus solve a wide range of problems. All engineering students must go through our department as part of their education at DTU. At the same time, we train many engineers who become specialists in our specific areas. Together with our students, we create knowledge and innovation so that we can develop the society of the future.

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 mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 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: 2024-03-01 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD scholarship in Diamond based Intracellular NMR and Cell Mechanics – DTU Health Tech

The MR by Optics group is looking for a new colleague. In the group, we work with methodology to combine defect-center based diamond sensing with other techniques and assays to assess the mechanical properties of single cells. Our ultimate goal is to carry out single cell NMR based on NV-centers in diamond, and your project is an important part of that journey. The project seeks to answer questions on the coupling between cell metabolism and cellular mechanical properties, the former addressed by NMR, the latter addressed by either optical trapping methodologies or by tuning the mechanical stiffness by varying the substrate involved in the cell growth. We currently work with two different cell models to address the question, an immune cell model and a cardiac cell model. Depending on your profile and results in the initial phase of the project, we may decide to focus on one of these, or include even further cell models.

You will join a group of researchers with training in physics, cell biology, nanoscience, biochemistry and materials science. The group was started in 2020, in new laboratory facilities, and your PhD project will take advantage of insights and developments obtained by other researchers/Ph.D. students in the group. We expect you to bring in complementary competencies as detailed below. 

Responsibilities and qualifications
You will work in the interdisciplinary span between biological physics, optics, and electrical engineering, coupled with aspects of cell biology. We are looking for a candidate with competencies within applied engineering or physics that have demonstrated experience in “making things work”, yet with an open mind towards learning the wonders and intricacies associated with working with single cells. Your first task will be to characterize the chosen biological model systems working with cell ensembles where cell metabolism is measured with NMR spectroscopy. The ensemble system will subsequently be translated to single cell NV-diamond based NMR measurements. At the same time, you will work with your fellow Ph.D. students to refine the NV-diamond experimental setup. Once completed, you will carry out NV-diamond based sensing measurements that at the same time address our mechanobiological questions. Thus, your primary tasks will be to:

  • Conduct standard NMR metabolomics.
  • Implement and apply NV-diamond based (N)MR measurements
  • Contribute to the development of the experimental setup and associated experimental assays

Your degree may be in biomedical engineering, physics, nanoscience, or similar. We prefer a candidate with one or several of the following qualifications:

  • Experience with writing software in python to control home-built experimental apparatus.
  • Previous experience working with home-built optical setups
  • Previous experience with NV-diamond based sensing is an asset, but not a requirement.
  • Previous experience with biological physics and/or mammalian cells is an asset, but not a requirement.
  • Applicable knowledge on NMR spectroscopy

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.

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 DTU’s rules for the PhD education

Assessment
The assessments of the applicants will be made by the main supervisor, Kirstine Berg-Sørensen, and co-supervisors Pernille Rose Jensen and Aldona Mzyk.

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. Preferred starting date: 1 June 2024, according to mutual agreement. 

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Kirstine Berg-Sørensen (kibs@dtu.dk). 

You can read more about DTU Health Tech at www.healthtech.dtu.dk and about the research group at www.healthtech.dtu.dk/magnetic-resonance-by-optics.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU. 

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 15 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, 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 (in English) including official description of grading scale.
  • The name and contact information of two references.

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

DTU Health Tech engages in research, education, and innovation base on technical and natural science for the healthcare sector. The Healthcare sector is a globally expanding market with demands for the most advanced technological solutions. DTU Health Tech creates the foundation for companies to develop new and innovative services and products which benefit people and create value for society. DTU Health Tech’s expertise spans from imaging and biosensor techniques, across digital health and biological modelling, to biopharma technologies. The department has a scientific staff of about 210 persons, 140 PhD students and a technical/administrative support staff of about 160 persons, of which a large majority contributes to our research infrastructure and related commercial activities.

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 mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 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: 2024-03-15 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD scholarship in Aquatic animal health economics – DTU Aqua

Join us on our mission to monitor and promote health of fish and shellfish, with special focus on sustainable aquaculture.

DTU Aqua is looking for a PhD student to work with assessing the economic and environmental costs associated with diseases in farmed fish in aquaculture. You will take part in the European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare. Its general goals are to progress Europe towards healthy and sustainable livestock production systems (for both terrestrial and aquatic animals), including the reduction of anti-microbial usage, and to greatly improve production animal welfare, in line with the European Green Deal and farm-to-fork strategy. Furthermore, the EUP AH&W will enhance public health and well-being by facilitating cross-sector collaboration in a One Health – One Welfare perspective. The partnership includes 90 partners from all across Europe, and the first workplan was started on January 1st 2024 (https://www.provaxs.com/eupahw).

Your main focus will be to investigate biological and economic costs of diseases in the Danish rainbow trout production. During your scholarship, you will gain scientific expertise in assessing the economic costs of fish diseases, estimating risk factors, implementing scenario modelling and assessing environmental impacts of diseases in animal production. You will have ample opportunity for long and short research stays at scientific institutions in other countries.

You will be working together with fish health experts, experts on animal health economics and veterinary epidemiologists from several partner institutes in Denmark and Europe. Fish disease is considered to be one of the main hindrances for a sustainable aquaculture production, but very little research has been done on the actual costs of disease and their prevention and control, both for the farmers, for the society as a whole and for the environment. Therefore, this PhD project aims to evaluate the economic costs associated with diseases in Danish rainbow trout farming, and estimate the carbon footprint of such diseases. You will have the opportunity to shape your own research directions, with the help of the project supervisors, within the remit of this aim.

You will be situated at the Section for Fish and Shellfish diseases in Kgs. Lyngby near Copenhagen. The section offers state-of-the art laboratory and experimental facilities, where we carry out research on virology, immunology and host-pathogen interactions. We have more than 30 years of experience with research on fish diseases, and a large international network. The section is the National reference laboratory on fish, crustacean and mollusc diseases, and EU reference laboratory on fish- and crustacean diseases. In addition, the section has a large project portfolio and currently employs 27 people with a background in molecular biology, immunology/vaccinology, diagnostics, virology, bacteriology, epidemiology and laboratory techniques. We work closely together with  economists from Wageningen and Aarhus University and this PhD project offers the opportunities to develop a unique set of interdisciplinary skills.

Responsibilities and qualifications
You will be responsible for developing a hypothesis as the background for the project, collecting data from fish farms, for analyzing data publishing your novel findings  and communicating them with farmers and a range of stakeholders.

Specific tasks in the project will be:

  • Select relevant available data sources and models that can be used to model disease burden estimates.
  • Evaluate biological effects and economic burden of key diseases in rainbow trout production
  • Evaluate the economic costs associated with surveillance programmes for diseases in Danish aquaculture
  • Elicit, evaluate and synthesis the opinions of fish farmers about disease control
  • Estimate the carbon footprint of diseases in aquaculture 

In addition as a PhD student you will:

  • Complete specialist courses needed for project-specific skills and the transferrable skills needed to become an independent researcher 
  • Visit and engage with external partners to develop your research network and expand your scientific expertise.
  • Disseminate scientific results in peer-reviewed articles and assist in scientific advice to Danish ministries and agencies 
  • Attend conferences to present your research and expand your academic network. 
  • Engage in other ongoing projects on costs of diseases in aquaculture, and other relevant activities at the section
  • Participate in teaching within control of diseases in aquaculture

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 within any of the following areas: Veterinary or animal science, Aquaculture technology, agroeconomy or bioeconomy or in similar fields.

In addition, you should have the following personal skills

  • Curiosity and high motivation for aquaculture research.
  • Ability to take personal responsibility for getting things done
  • Be creative and interested in exploring new technology and in adopting new ways of working and solving problems
  • Accuracy and patience for data collection and management.
  • Analytical skills and some experience in statistical analysis.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills in English. 
  • Ability to work in a team and to assist colleagues, as well as being able to work independently

Personal suitability and motivation for the position will be emphasized.

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 DTU’s rules for the PhD education

Assessment
An assessment of the applicants will be made by Senior Researcher and head of section for Fish- and shellfish diseases Britt Bang Jensen and Senior scientist Niccolo Vendramin. First rounds of interviews will be carried out in week 10/11 2024. 

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.

Starting date is 1/5-2024, or as soon as possible.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Senior Researcher and head of section for Fish- and shellfish diseases Britt Bang Jensen, tel.:+45 93 51 89 48, email: abrj@aqua.dtu.dk

You can read more about DTU Aqua at https://www.aqua.dtu.dk/; and the section for Fish and Shellfish diseases here: https://www.aqua.dtu.dk/english/research/fish-and-shellfish-diseases

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU. 

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 3 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time)

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, 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 (in English) including official description of grading scale

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

About the section
The Section for Fish and Shellfish Diseases conducts research on host-pathogen interactions, disease prophylaxis and pathogen characterization. The section gives research-based advice and is at the forefront on the development of diagnostic tools and preventive measures of diseases in fish, bivalves and crustaceans. 

Furthermore, the section is appointed as the European Union reference laboratory for Fish and Crustacean Diseases and as the reference laboratory for the fish disease viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (VHS) for the World Organisation for Animal Health.

DTU Aqua, Technical University of Denmark
DTU Aqua – National Institute of Aquatic Resources – works for well-functioning oceans, rivers, and lakes where biodiversity can thrive. Our research, advisory service, and education contribute to the development of a sustainable blue bioeconomy, robust aquatic ecosystems, and reduced effects of climate change. We have a large national and international network and cooperate with research partners, public authorities, industry, and NGOs. We have state-of-the-art research facilities and Denmark’s only ocean- and arctic-going research vessel. The Institute has 360 employees, one-half being scientific staff, including 50 PhD students. More than 35 nationalities are represented at the Institute, and we support an equal gender distribution. We are located in Lyngby, Hirtshals, Nykøbing Mors, and Silkeborg and have regular activities in Greenland. Learn more on aqua.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 mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 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: 2024-03-03 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.