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PhD scholarship in Trityls for Dynamic Nuclear Polarization – DTU Health Tech

30. September 2023Engineering/itDTUW

Hyperpolarized Magnetic Resonance is a unique, innovative tool that allows new vistas in medical imaging and spectroscopy. Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) is a widely used imaging method for studying in vivo metabolism non-invasively. We use dissolution Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (dDNP) to enhance the MRS signal. The introduction of the dDNP method for metabolic imaging in vivo has thus enabled new ways of diagnosing disease.

The enhanced 13C signal (hyperpolarization) on isotope labelled metabolites is created at cryogenic temperatures and high magnetic field by Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (DNP) using dedicated equipment. After hyperpolarizing the solid by DNP, the sample is rapidly melted and introduced as a solute into a living system placed in an MR scanner, with the subsequent metabolic MRS. Hyperpolarized MR overcomes the fundamental limitations of conventional magnetic resonance and is currently translated to human studies with several early-phase clinical trials in progress including early reports showing 13C-pyruvate to 13C-lactate metabolism in healthy human brain.

In this project you will synthesize novel analogues of trityls as polarizing agents for DNP. You will study the properties of the trityl with ESR, NMR and DNP. The polarizing agent critically determines the efficiency of DNP.

At HYPERMAG in the Section for Magnetic Resonance at DTU Health Technology we are experts in Hyperpolarized MR.

Responsibilities and qualifications
As a PhD student you are expected to:

Contribute to research-based education of bachelor and master students and be a teaching assistant in our courses.
Take responsibility for the performance of instrumentation for hyperpolarized magnetic resonance.
3-6 months exchange visit to one of our international collaborators who are leading research groups in hyperpolarized magnetic resonance.

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.

You must have a background in organic synthetic chemistry. You should also have experience with NMR and other analytical methods.

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. Starting date as soon as possible.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Jan Ardenkjær-Larsen, jhar@dtu.dk, +45 4027 2775.

You can read more about DTU Health Tech at www.healthtech.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 13 October 2023 (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 engages in research, education, and innovation based 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: 2023-10-13 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday October 13th, 2023

PhD in Streptomyces systems biology and fermentation – DTU Biosustain

28. September 2023Engineering/itDTUW

Streptomyces contain a rich source of natural products for various applications, including food and agriculture. Our groups have previously developed heterologous Streptomyces chassis for producing different classes of compounds. To bring a target product from lab to biomanufactory, it is critical that a fermentation process can be scaled up. In this project we will use different systems biology approaches to guide strain and process improvement to produce selected natural compounds Streptomyces across different scales of reactors.

The project will be executed in partnership with the FEMSA Biotechnology Centre from Tec de Monterrey (Mexico). The project involves interaction with a research team specialized in Streptomyces fermentations and systems biology (C Licona´s group) where one research stay of at least 6 months is expected.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Responsibilities include:

Studying the available literature in the field and formulating own scientific hypotheses and questions
Conducting scientific experiments and analysing data.
Design and perform Streptomyces cultivation in bioreactors.
Writing peer-reviewed scientific publications.
Actively interacting and collaborating with other international partners involved in the project.
Completing courses and training required for being awarded the PhD degree.
Design and perform strain engineering works in Streptomyces using CRISPR tools developed at DTU Biosustain.

Specific qualifications we are looking for:

Excellent knowledge and practical experience on current molecular microbiology methods.
Experience with fermentation and/or working with filamentous actinomycetes is beneficial.
Excellent oral and written English skills.
You are a team player enjoying working in a highly interdisciplinary and international environment and interacting with peers within the group and partners.

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.

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Dr. Lei Yang, Prof. Tilmann Weber and Prof. Cuauhtemoc Licona-Cassani (Tec de Monterrey)

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Dr. Lei Yang (leiya@biosustain.dtu.dk) or Prof. Tilmann Weber (tiwe@biosustain.dtu.dk)

You can read more about DTU Biosustain at www.biosustain.dtu.dk.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 22 October 2023 (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 of 2 referees

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 Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability (DTU Biosustain)
Recent progress in our ability to read and write genomic code, combined with advances in automation, analytics and data science, has fundamentally changed the scope and ambition of harnessing the potential of biological systems. Big data approaches and analysis of biological systems are key research instruments at the Center. DTU Biosustain utilizes these advances for microbial cell factory design to foster sustainable lifestyles in relation to three application areas: Sustainable Chemicals, Natural Products, and Microbial Foods.

Deadline: 2023-10-22 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 22nd, 2023

PhD scholarship in Monitoring of Active Subglacial Lakes in Greenland – DTU Space

28. September 2023Engineering/itDTUW

If you want to pursue a career as a geoscientist and you are looking for the best possible foundation for fulfilling your dreams and ambitions, this PhD scholarship might be of interest to you. At DTU Space we seek candidates with a strong interest in glaciology and satellite remote sensing for a PhD position in “Understanding what drives subglacial lake activity in Greenland”.

You will break new ground at the absolute forefront of monitoring and understanding subglacial hydrology in Greenland. The PhD scholarship is funded through the Independent Research Fund Denmark. The project will be carried out in collaboration with Nanna Karlsson at GEUS, and Prof. Malcolm McMillan at Lancaster University. It is expected that external research stays will be carried out at these institutions.

Research aim:
A subglacial lake is a lake located under a glacier or ice sheet, making it difficult to study and monitor them. Therefore, little is known about the hydrological processes that control them. The vast majority of subglacial lakes in Greenland appear to be stable over time, but a handful of them are dynamic (active) and drain and refill periodically. These active lakes can be identified by studying the topography of the ice, as a draining of the lake can create a depression in the surface of the ice which is refilled by ice as the subglacial lake is refilled. The aim of this project is to map the drainage and refilling of active subglacial lakes in Greenland, in high temporal and spatial resolution, in order to investigate which hydrological processes drive their dynamics. In this way, we will also be able to improve our current and limited knowledge about the bottom melting in Greenland, and about how much meltwater from the surface of the ice penetrates down to the base of the ice sheet.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be to strengthen the department’s competencies within utilizing remote sensing datasets to monitor and understand the hydrology of the Greenland Ice Sheet. You will work with nearby colleagues at DTU Space, and with academic partners in Denmark as well as abroad. Your primary tasks will be to:

Develop and apply method for analysis of altimetry and interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar data.
Analyze optical imagery to map changes in surface water on the ice sheet.
Modeling of basal melt water pathways under the ice sheet
Present your research at international conferences and participate in relevant project meetings
Communicate effectively with colleagues and be able to work as part of a team to achieve ambitious goals
Teach and co-supervise BSc and MSc student projects
Publish the new findings in the international peer-reviewed literature.
Potentially participate in Arctic field work.

We expect that you have:

Experience in working with large data sets and development of algorithms.
At least basic knowledge of glaciology.
Experience in working with remote sensing data.
Good expertise in programming, e.g. in Python, MATLAB, or other high-level programming languages.

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.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Senior scientist Louise Sandberg Sørensen (slss@space.dtu.dk) or Research engineer Anders Kusk (ak@space.dtu.dk)

You can read more about the department at www.space.dtu.dk

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 17 October 2023 (23:59 Danish time).

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.

Deadline: 2023-10-17 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday October 17th, 2023

PhD Scholarship in Multi-Qubit Quantum Photonic Devices – DTU Electro

27. September 2023Engineering/itDTUW

Are you a talented and ambitious researcher? Are you excited about quantum science and technology? Do you enjoy finding working solutions to great challenges? You are then welcome to apply for an open Ph.D position on “Multi-Qubit Quantum Photonic Devices” in our group at DTU Electro, supported by ERC Consolidator grant (M€ 2.6) from the European Research Council (EU).

Our research aims at exploring quantum information science at the nanoscale and developing novel quantum photonic devices. Such quantum devices are central for quantum information networks, quantum computation, and quantum cryptography systems, and lie at the basis of a forthcoming Quantum Internet. We focus on quantum control and manipulation of novel nanostructures at the single-photon and single-electron level, using nanowires, quantum dots, and hybrid semiconductor-atomic systems.

This Ph.D. project is focused on experimental investigation and realization of advanced quantum photonic devices, based on crystal-phase structures in nanowires. This is a recently developed technology uniquely allowing for the fabrication of quantum devices with an ultimate precision of a single atomic layer. We are at the very forefront of international research in this area and the topic is new, creating ample opportunities for the Ph.D. student to significantly push the state-of-the-art and define new standards in the field.

Our group works in a new state-of-the-art quantum nanophotonics lab and in the national center for nano- and micro-fabrication. We work in tight collaboration with a team of quantum nanophotonics theorists and a team of nanofabrication experts. We have established an effective in-house collaboration that covers all aspects of our research: theory and modeling, sample growth and fabrication, experiments and demonstrations. We have created a dynamic research environment of young and senior scientists aimed at excellent science. We are part of Quantum DTU — the Center for Quantum Technologies at DTU.

Read more about the research in our group here.

Responsibilities and tasks
You will find working solutions to major research challenges in an ambitious field of quantum technologies. In particular, you will be:

Building advanced optical setups for cutting-edge experiments in quantum photonic technologies,
Realizing first multi-qubit photonic devices for quantum information networks,
Exploring new routes that bring Quantum Internet a step closer.

As part of the Danish Ph.D. program, you will follow a number of Ph.D. courses as well as take part in teaching and supervision of students. Furthermore, there will be the opportunity to carry out a longer external research stay. We have close collaborations with numerous internationally leading universities and research organizations.

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.

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Associate Professor Nika Akopian.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Nika Akopian: nikaak@dtu.dk, nikaakopian.org.

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 27 October 2023 (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 CV
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.

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

DTU Electro has 300 employees with competencies in electrical and photonics engineering. As one of Europe’s largest public research departments, DTU Electro covers a multitude of research disciplines within nanophotonics, lasers, quantum photonics, optical sensors, LEDs, photovoltaics, ultra-high speed optical transmission systems, bio-photonics, acoustics, power electronics, robotics, and autonomous systems.

Deadline: 2023-10-27 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday October 27th, 2023

PhD scholarship in Stem- and Cancer Cell Metabolism – DTU Health Tech

26. September 2023Engineering/itDTUW

Cell culture is a cornerstone of biomedical research and increasingly, mammalian cells, such as stem-, immune- and cancer cells, are used for therapy, precision medicine and toxicology. Surprisingly, we know very little about how these cells utilize the different components of the medium they grow in. Organ on a chip with its improved mass transfer in dynamic cultures furthermore challenge current practices for cell cultures.

We are looking for a candidate that are interested in understanding how cells use medium components during culture. The candidate will get experience with cancer and stem cell culture and differentiation and analysis of the medium usage pattern using NMR and immunoassays. The knowledge will be used to optimize mediums to enhance certain cell functions such as growth. Effects of medium optimization will be measured using cell viability assays, immunofluorescence microscopy and RNA-Seq. The candidate will furthermore design a rulebook for medium optimization and cell culture methods for static, dynamic, 2D and 3D cell culture.

Responsibilities and qualifications
The purpose of the PhD is to gather information about how various cell types use medium components such as amino acids and glucose and to which extent cells are producing metabolites.

These measurements will form the basis for rational design of optimized mediums.

Cell culture of various cancer and stem cells lines including maturation and differentiation
NMR analysis of medium usage
Create an algorithm for medium optimization based on the usage pattern.
Test mediums in static and dynamic cultures in 2D or 3D
Analyze cell culture endpoints such as cell growth or differentiation using immunofluorescence and RNA-Seq
Go to our collaborator at Amsterdam Medical School to culture advanced stem cells culture including the intestine, blood brain barrier and brain organoids.

We are looking for a candidate with a background in biology or bioengineering. Specific qualification are:

Practical experience with culturing various mammalian cell types for example stem cells and their differentiation as well as primary and cancer cell cultures.
Knowledge of the mammalian metabolism
Practical experience with either NMR analysis, immunofluorescence or RNA-Seq

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.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Martin Dufva (dufva@dtu.dk) (+45 51 33 37 53).

You can read more about DTU Health Tech at www.healthtech.dtu.dk/english.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 17 October 2023 (23:59). 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 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.

Deadline: 2023-10-17 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday October 17th, 2023

PhD scholarship in Harnessing microbial synergies for Safer dairy – DTU Food

24. September 2023Engineering/itDTUW

Dairy products are susceptible to spoilage by various microorganisms, both during and after manufacturing, which has large economic consequences for the dairy industry. Equally important to consider, are pathogenic microorganisms, the presence of which can cause disease or even death. Thus, measures to control unwanted growth are urgently needed. At DTU Food we offer a PhD position where it will be investigated how selected microorganisms can be used for this purpose, that is, be used as bio-protectants.

The PhD student will join a dedicated research team with an excellent track record, led by Associate Professor Christian Solem.

Responsibilities and qualifications
In addition to the research tasks, the candidate should expect limited teaching obligations, and is moreover expected to partake in keeping the laboratory environment clean, and ensuring that laboratory equipment is being maintained.

The researcher will be involved in preparing a study plan and half-year reports, where the latter will be used to assess the PhD student, and ensure that progress is satisfactory. Other tasks will include preparing manuscripts for publication, and presenting data at conferences.

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. Have documented experience with Lactic Acid Bacteria and fermentation. Candidates with documented experience in isolating and identifying Lactic Acid Bacteria are preferred as are candidates with a publication record. It is important to have a good English proficiency, and it is essential that the candidate is able to work in a team and collaborate with national and international partners.

MSc. Degree in Biotechnology or Life Sciences (e.g. Microbiology, Fermentation Technology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology)
Able to independently plan and carry out research
Able to interact in groups and collaborate
Practical experience with molecular biology and bacterial genetics
Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Associate Professor Christian Solem, DTU Food

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Christian Solem, DTU Food, tel.: +45 30585533 or E-mail chso@food.dtu.dk.

You can read more about DTU food” at www.fødevareinstituttet.dtu.dk/english and about the microbial biotechnology and biorefining https://www.food.dtu.dk/forskning/mikrobiel-bioteknologi-og-bioraffinering

Application
Please submit your online application no later than 16 October 2023 (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 (in English) including official description of grading scale

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

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

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

The National Food Institute (DTU Food) works within six technical focus areas: Biotechnology, nutrition, food quality, food safety, food technology and environment & human health. Activities cover a wide range of food products throughout the entire food chain from farm to table, comprising both research activities and research-based consulting and teaching. Read more at www.food.dtu.dk

Deadline: 2023-10-16 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday October 16th, 2023

Two PhD scholarships in analysis of aquatic eDNA – DTU Aqua

21. September 2023Engineering/itDTUW

Are you interested in working with analysis of aquatic environmental DNA (eDNA) in relation to marine biodiversity conservation and sustainable fisheries resource management? Then, you have the opportunity to come and work with us at DTU Aqua!

We have two available positions at the National Institute of Aquatic Resources (DTU Aqua), Denmark:

A PhD Scholarship to study biodiversity at offshore wind farms using eDNA to monitor spatial and temporal biodiversity variation, and to develop eDNA into a robust cost-efficient tool for marine environmental impact assessment. The project will apply advanced autonomous robotic instruments for in situ eDNA sampling and DNA analysis. The scholarship is part of the “WINDNA” project, financed by the Independent Research Fund Denmark and the Velux Foundations. The project includes collaboration with partners from the wind energy sector (Ørsted), private research and advice (DHI) and national authorities (Danish Environment Agency) as well as NGOs. The project will primarily be carried out at the Section for Marine Living Resources’ genetics group situated in Silkeborg, Denmark, but will also include sampling trips to the offshore windfarms and the possibility of an external study period abroad.

A PhD Scholarship to develop eDNA based methods to estimate bycatch of non-targeted fish species in large catches of pelagic fish (e.g., herring and mackerel). The aim of the project is to develop a high quality, cost-effective pipeline for eDNA based catch composition assessment using DNA from samples of production water surrounding the catch. The vision is that the method can replace the currently used manual and labour-intensive methods, which to date is based on visual identification of subsamples. The scholarship is part of the DNACATCH project funded by the Ministry of Food Agriculture and Fisheries through the Green Development and Demonstration Programme (GUDP). The project includes collaboration with the Danish pelagic fishing fleet (DPPO), fishmeal and fish oil producers (MID) and a private genetics/genomics company (Eurofins Genomics). The project will primarily be carried out at the Section for Marine Living Resources’ genetics group situated in Silkeborg, Denmark, but will also include sampling trips to fishing vessels and fish processing factories as well as an external study period abroad.

Both positions are imbedded in the genetics/genomics group at DTU Aqua. The group applies cutting edge molecular methods with the aim to generate knowledge and develop DNA based tools for aquatic biodiversity conservation and sustainable fisheries management. The primary focus of the group is within population genetics/genomics and eDNA analyses. The group currently consists of around 15 people including researchers at different career stages, postdocs and PhD students as well as an experienced technical staff.

Responsibilities and qualifications
The ongoing climate and biodiversity crises call for new precise, fast, and cost-efficient methods for detection, monitoring and protection of biodiversity. For example, it has been decided that the massive build-up of offshore wind-power across the globe, should not be done at the expense of biodiversity. However, the monitoring of biodiversity using traditional methods is challenged by logistical, economical and time constraints. Likewise, catch composition monitoring of large landings of pelagic fish, often constituting >1000 t, poses a large challenge for traditional visual monitoring methods, as there are no means of sorting out all the different species in the total catch. For both examples eDNA based methods could prove highly valuable, as eDNA analysis is a general tool with high species resolution, which can be applied without any specific taxonomical expertise by the investigator. However, eDNA based applications does also include significant challenges before they can be applied in routine offshore biodiversity monitoring, as well as fisheries monitoring and control.

The overarching goal of both PhD projects is to develop eDNA from a “blue sky” basic science approach into a robust monitoring tool, which can be approved by and transferred to the industry and national authorities. Thus, for both projects the development of transparent and reproducible analytical pipelines from sampling to biodiversity inferences, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), is a requirement.

The successful students will for both projects work on the full pipeline of eDNA analysis, from sampling design and practical sampling, over molecular genetic/genomic analysis (qPCR and metabarcoding), to bioinformatics and subsequent statistical analysis of biodiversity data. You will work within a team consisting of experienced researchers and postdocs, where you will have daily interaction, including supervision, with other team members. Thus, you will be responsible for your own part of the project, but at the same time contribute to the overall output of the project and interact with external project partners and stakeholders.

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.

A background in eDNA analysis including metabarcoding is preferred and experience with bioinformatic analyses of large genomic data sets is an asset.

In addition, we are looking for candidates who have:

– Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Biology, Computer Science or Engineering

– Keen interest in research within marine and aquatic sciences, including “molecular ecology”

– Good collaborative skills

– Proficiency in written and spoken English

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Professor Einar Eg Nielsen and Senior Scientist Magnus Wulff Jacobsen.

The two PhD students will be based at DTU Aqua in Silkeborg, Denmark, and will be integrated within WINDNA and DNACATCH projects and the genetics/genomics group at DTU Aqua. Exchange visits to world leading collaborators within the field of eDNA analysis are anticipated.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Einar Eg Nielsen, tel.: +45 40210231, email: een@aqua.dtu.dk.

General information may be obtained from Susan Zumbach Johannesen (szjo@aqua.dtu.dk).

You can read more about DTU Aqua at www.aqua.dtu.dk and about the genetics group at https://www.aqua.dtu.dk/english/research/population_genetics

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 22 October 2023 (23:59 Danish time).

A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
Curriculum vitae
Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale

Please indicate which project you are applying for (title from the above list of PhD projects or individual research projects) or if you apply for both.

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 National Institute of Aquatic Resources (DTU Aqua) conducts research, provides advice, educates at university level and contributes to innovation in sustainable exploitation and management of aquatic resources. We investigate the biology and population ecology of aquatic organisms, aquatic physical and chemical processes and ecosystem structure and dynamics, taking account of all relevant natural and anthropogenic drivers.

Deadline: 2023-10-22 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 22nd, 2023

PhD scholarship in Magnetic Resonance Diffusion Weighted Spectroscopy and Imaging for Cell Morphology Mapping – DTU Health Tech

20. September 2023Engineering/itDTUW

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to work on development of novel MRI and MRS techniques on ultra-high field MR scanners.

Responsibilities
Diffusion weighted imaging and spectroscopy (DWI and DWS) are advanced MR-based techniques that provide microstructural information way below the conventional resolution limit of MRI. However, novel methods pushing the scanner hardware to the limit are hampered by spurious transient gradient fields. The PhD-student we are looking for will help us push the precision of tomorrow’s scanning methods for DWS and DWI. Work will primarily focus on developing mapping and correction techniques for gradient imperfections to enable detection of more subtle effect in data. The work may also involve computer simulations for optimal sampling strategies for novel hybrid methods embracing diffusion, relaxation, and spectroscopic encoding techniques.

The experimental work will primarily be done on a state-of-the-art ultra-high field human MRI system housed at the Danish Research Centre for Magnetic Resonance at Hvidovre Hospital and will include data collection in healthy controls and individuals with multiple sclerosis. The PhD-student will be part of the C-MORPH project funded by the European Research Council (ERC) and headed by associate professor Henrik Lundell.

Your qualifications:

Good knowledge of MR physics and in particular ultra high field applications.
Preferably prior experience with Philips MRI systems.
Expertise in signal processing with conventional and AI-powered techniques.
Insight in diffusion encoding techniques and analyses of diffusion weighted data.
Excellent programming skills in e.g. Matlab and Python.
Practical experience in acquiring and processing MRS data.

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.

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Assoc. Prof. Henrik Lundell and Prof. Axel Thielscher, Dept. of Health Technology.

The period of employment is 3 years. Starting date is 1 December 2023 (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 Prof. Henrik Lundell, hmag@dtu.dk.

You can read more about DTU Health Tech at www.healthtech.dtu.dk/english.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 2 October 2023 (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

Deadline: 2023-10-02 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday October 2nd, 2023

PhD scholarship in Physical Chemistry and Bioscience – DTU Chemistry

19. September 2023Engineering/itDTUW

The Department of Chemistry at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is offering a 3-year PhD scholarship in the field of Physical Chemistry and Bioscience. The project will be carried out as a collaboration between DTU Chemistry, DTU Chemical Engineering, Novozymes A/S, and the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Michigan State University.

The main objective of this project is to investigate and understand the behavior of enzymes at gas-liquid interfaces, particularly focusing on bubbles, utilizing advanced computer simulation techniques. In various reactor setups, such as those where substrate gases like oxygen are introduced, enzymes come into direct contact with gas bubbles. When enzymes adhere to such gas-liquid interfaces, it can lead to their unfolding, resulting in a loss of their functional properties.

To address this challenge, we will employ sophisticated computational simulation techniques to explore how enzymes interact with gas-liquid interfaces. This investigation will involve monitoring changes in the structural and dynamic properties of enzymes as they adsorb to bubbles of varying sizes and compositions.

The insights obtained from these simulations will be compared and aligned with experimental data provided by DTU Chemical Engineering. These experiments will be conducted under carefully controlled conditions in a specially designed reactor, enabling us to quantify the amount and size of gas bubbles while preserving enzyme activity and stability.

The ultimate goal of this collaborative effort is to establish strong connections between experimental observations and simulation outcomes. This alignment will be instrumental in developing a novel predictive tool capable of forecasting enzyme activity maintenance under specific conditions.

During the PhD program, the candidate will spend approximately six months at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Michigan State University, USA, taking advantage of their specialized knowledge in coarse-grained simulation techniques and interactions of biomolecules with phase boundaries.

The project will be closely monitored and supported by Novozymes, who will actively participate in regular meetings and share their valuable industrial expertise.

Required qualifications
Applicants should hold a Master of Science degree in Chemistry, Computational Science, or a master’s degree that provides a strong basis of simulation techniques.

Moreover, the candidate should have:

Prior experience with simulation techniques.
Comprehension of protein structure and function.
Proficiency in English and communication skills.
Desire to be a part of a multidisciplinary environment.

It is not essential that the candidate has experimental skills, as the experimental part of the project will be carried out by DTU Chemical Engineering.

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.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
For further information, please contact Professor Günther H.J. Peters (e-mail: ghp@kemi.dtu.dk) or Professor John M. Woodley (e-mail: jw@kt.dtu.dk).

You can read more about us at https://www.kemi.dtu.dk/ and https://www.kt.dtu.dk/.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 31 October 2023 (23:59 Danish time). Applications will be evaluated continuously.

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.

Deadline: 2023-10-31 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday October 31st, 2023

PhD Scholarship in Atomic Scale Modeling of Catalysts for Electrochemical Production of Hydrogen Peroxide – DTU Energy

19. September 2023Engineering/itDTUW

This PhD project aims to design atomically dispersed metal electrocatalysts that will enable the electrochemical production of hydrogen peroxide through the reduction of oxygen using renewable electricity. This reaction is critical to decarbonizing the hydrogen peroxide production industry, which currently generates over 20 million tons of greenhouse gases and 55 million tons of chemical waste annually. As part of the project RADICAL, you will perform atomic scale simulations of catalysts for hydrogen peroxide formation and work closely together with another PhD student, who will focus on the experimental synthesis, characterization, and testing. The project RADICAL is fully funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark. We will be collaborating with HPNow, a Danish producer of on-site hydrogen peroxide generators, as well as research groups from Imperial College (UK), Institute Charles Gerhardt Montpellier (France), and National Research Council of Italy (Italy) on topics such as catalyst testing, reactor development, computational simulations, and more.

At DTU Energy, we have been carrying out R&D in sustainable energy conversion technologies, including HT-PEMFC, for many decades and we are among the world’s leaders in research and development in this area. We have excellent facilities and competencies to carry out research from fundamental studies of electrochemical materials to the fabrication of lab-scale components and devices. To facilitate this project, we have recently developed cutting-edge to software for machine learning accelerated atomic scale catalyst modeling under reaction conditions, which will be combined with recently developed experimental equipment for in-situ and operando studies of catalyst structures under realistic synthesis and operating conditions.

Responsibilities and qualifications
The focus of this PhD project is to design atomically dispersed metal electrocatalysts with uniform and high-density active sites. You will use atomic scale simulations based on density functional theory and machine learning to unveil the structure-property relationships and identify which structures to synthesize and how to synthesize them.

Your primary tasks include:

Develop computational workflows to investigate structure-property relationships for atomically dispersed metal electrocatalysts
Use atomic scale simulations to predict the structural evolution of atomically dispersed metal electrocatalysts during synthesis
Collaborate with experimentalists for model validation, interpretation of experimental results, and catalyst optimization.

Qualified applicants must

be innovative and able to work in cross-disciplinary teams
have a background in chemistry, materials science, physics, computer science, data science, or a similar field
have good communication skills in English, both written and spoken
be able to work independently
take responsibility of the progress and quality of projects

It would be beneficial if you have taken courses related to

electrochemistry or catalysis
atomic scale modeling

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.

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Associate Professor Yang Hu (yanhu@dtu.dk), Associate Professor Heine Anton Hansen (heih@dtu.dk), and Head of Section Professor Juan Maria García Lastra (jmgla@dtu.dk).

Note: We will regularly review the received applications and organize interviews when excellent candidates are found. So, please don’t hesitate to submit your application if you are interested in this position.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Heine Anton Hansen.

You can read more about the Department of Energy Conversion and Storage at www.energy.dtu.dk/english.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 25 October 2023 (23:59 Danish time).

A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
Curriculum vitae
Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
(Optional) Documents showing relevant competencies and experience

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 Department of Energy Conversion and Storage is focused on education, research, and development within functional materials and their application in sustainable energy technologies. In a sustainable energy system a large part of the energy will be supplied by fluctuating sources such as solar and wind power. This makes it critically important to be able to convert and store the energy as needed. The researchers in the Department of Energy Conversion and Storage work on technologies and materials for direct conversion and subsequent storage of different forms of energy.

Deadline: 2023-10-25 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Wednesday October 25th, 2023

PhD scholarship in Autonomous Aerial Robotics for Search and Rescue in Man Overboard Incidents – DTU Electro

18. September 2023Engineering/itDTUW

Are you passionate about real-world robotics? Would you like to make autonomous aerial robots that save humans at sea? Then this upcoming position is for you. Join us as a PhD student at DTU Electro and work among our dedicated researchers. Th project is funded by Orients Fond and Danish Maritime Fond.

Responsibilities and qualifications
At DTU Electro we have several activities regarding aerial robotic operations and specifically with search and rescue. With a lead-in by a previous internal activity, the soon-to-start OSAR project will develop a fully autonomous robotic system that takes off from a vessel and finds a person that has fallen in the water, taking into account weather conditions.

Your responsibilities are as follows:

Conduct cutting-edge research in the field of aerial drone design and control systems for very large UASs.
Research in the modeling of man overboard position and drift estimation.
Develop and implement techniques for autonomous navigation with or without GNSS.
Develop machine learning solutions for detection of targets as well as for robot guidance.
Design and execute experiments to evaluate the performance and robustness of the developed drone systems in realistic scenarios, and propose improvements based on the obtained results.
Stay updated with the latest advancements in drone technology, robotics, and control systems to incorporate relevant methodologies and techniques into the research project.
Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals

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.

Additionally, it will be an advantage to your application to have experience with some of the following:

Experience with mechatronics design, and especially aerial robotics.
Experience with state estimation and control in real systems with ROS, and especially using fight controllers (pixhawk) for aerial robots.
Experience with open-source tools for computer vision and machine learning.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Evangelos Boukas, +45 52901729, evanb@dtu.dk.

You can read more about DTU Electro at www.electro.dtu.dk.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 2 October 2023 (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 Electro has more than 300 employees with electrical and photonics engineering competencies. 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.

Deadline: 2023-10-02 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday October 2nd, 2023

PhD scholarship in Renewable Energy Economics and Policy – DTU Wind

15. September 2023Engineering/itDTUW

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

The PhD student will be part of the project Electricity Market Reform for Renewable Energy Sources (EMRRES), which is a joint project between DTU and the School of Management at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). The overarching goal of EMRRES is to provide data-driven and evidence-based contributions to efficient design for renewables-based electricity markets and policies.

Responsibilities and qualifications
We are seeking candidates with a Master’s degree, preferably in economics or similar, and at least with documented qualifications in micro-economics, economic analysis and financial modelling through dedicated courses and/or related work.

The research will involve analysis of outcomes and implications of different market design options, renewable energy policies for market design and technological innovation, and implications for electricity markets, including long-term financial contracting. Contracts-for-difference will be at the heart of the analysis.

The research may involve different methods, including financial modelling, portfolio analysis, agent-based modelling, and general equilibrium energy systems. The analysis is likely to draw from auction theory and contract theory, as well as empirical approaches (i.e. econometrics) that utilise rich data from European electricity markets.

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

You must have a two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master’s degree.

The following further qualifications will be considered in the assessment:

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

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

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

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

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

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

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 8 October 2023 (23:59 Danish time).

A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
Curriculum vitae
Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
Please ensure to merge all materials into one document before submission

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 Wind and Energy Systems, which used to be a division of Risø National Laboratory (until 2012), has undertaken basic research, teaching and commercial activities in all aspects of wind energy since the mid-1970’s. DTU Wind and Energy Systems is now the world’s largest public research institute for wind energy, with 400 staff members. The department is internationally recognized as being in the forefront of wind energy technology and smart energy systems research. The department has 4 divisions: i) Materials and Components for Wind Energy, ii) Wind Turbine Technology, iii) Wind Energy Systems, and iv) Power and Energy Systems. At the department, we educate and train the next generation of engineers for a sustainable energy future. We collaborate with global leaders in industry and public authorities around the world to research and develop new technologies and services to power the green transition.

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

Deadline: 2023-10-08 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 8th, 2023

PhD scholarship in Metal-Organic Frameworks-incorporated Micro-Architectured Stereolithography-derived Supercapacitors – DTU Nanolab

14. September 2023Engineering/itDTUW

If you are establishing your career as a scientist and seeking the optimal bedrock upon which to actualize your aspirations and goals, rest assured that the ideal foundation lies right before you. Are you an engineer motivated by challenging tasks in micro- and nanofabrication? We are looking for a skilled PhD candidate to develop MOF-incorporated micro-supercapacitors, as a part of MOF-MASS/LithoMOFcap projects, which is funded by DTU Alliance PhD stipend Grant. The overall vision of MOF-MASS project is to foster an interdisciplinary environment that integrates four distinct fields: (i) micro- and nanofabrication, (ii) materials characterization, (iii) organometallic and coordination chemistry, and (iv) sustainable electrochemical energy storage (EES). In this context, you will work in close collaboration with several researchers in an interdisciplinary team.

You will be affiliated with DTU Nanolab, where we conduct cross-disciplinary research and apply micro- and nanotechnology to a wide range of scientific disciplines and applications. The Biomaterial Microsystems group is a highly ambitious group, pursuing research on microfabrication of 3D polymer and carbon structures and devices and their application in sustainable energy, drug delivery, and bioelectrochemistry. In addition, we have established a scientific partnership with the Technical University of Munich (TUM) for an almost identical research project called ‘litoMOFcap.’ This collaboration allows you (as Ph.D.-DTU) and the second student at TUM (Ph.D.-TUM) to work closely together in both projects (‘lithoMOFcap’ and ‘MOF-MASS’). As a part of the project, it is expected that you spend at least 6 months of your Ph.D. at TUM to improve your knowledge and experience on different hydrothermal and electrochemical methods to synthesize rationally designed MOF materials for EES.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Miniaturized electrochemical capacitors, conventionally defined as microsupercapacitors (μSCs), gain increasing attention as potential means for energy storage in implants, sensor platforms or personal electronics requiring power in the order of μW. However, the power and energy density in μSCs is still rather low and the performance rapidly decreases during continuous operation. Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) have proven to be exceptional materials to boost the energy and power density of SCs. These materials are excellent precursors to obtain precisely controllable metal oxides (MO), sulfides, and phosphides, homogeneously distributed in an electrically conducting super-porous carbon matrix through a pyrolysis process.

Besides the type of materials, the overall performance of the SCs is also largely dependent on the morphology and architecture of the electrodes. To meet high-performance indicators of SCs, the electrode materials must possess high accessible surface area, well-defined hierarchical porosity, tailored functionalities, high electrical conductivity, and physical/chemical stability in extreme pH regimes. In this context, the utilization of permeable three-dimensional (3D) micro-architectures incorporated with active materials provides several advantages, including reduced ion diffusion length, enhanced charge-discharge rate capability, increased loading of the active materials within the 3D structure, and increased energy density. The overall aim of the MOF-MASS project is to develop a first-ever, cost-effective, high-performance and long-lasting SC device from MOF-incorporated additive manufacturing-derived 3D MO/carbon nanocomposite electrodes. Therefore, your primary tasks will be:

Plan and execute experimental research in the DTU Nanolab (PolyFabLab) facilities.
Establishing different chemical and electrochemical methods for the synthesis of rationally designed MOF systems.
Determination of optimal MOF/photopolymer composition and pyrolysis conditions to achieve hierarchically porous MOF-derived (multi)MO/carbon electrodes.
Physicochemical and electrochemical characterization of the developed electrodes.
Assembling different symmetric and asymmetric SC devices.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary research team in a focused scientific effort.
Contribute as teaching assistant at DTU Nanolab and supervise BSc and MSc student projects.

You must have a two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS points) in micro- or nanoengineering, chemical engineering, material engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master’s degree. You must have hands-on experience in chemical and electrochemical synthesis and methods for characterization of nanomaterials. Preferably, you have worked with micro- and nanofabrication techniques and electrochemical energy storages devices. You are able to interact with researchers in a very interdisciplinary environment. A high-grade average and excellent English language skills are decisive to be considered for the scholarship.

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Assistant Prof. Babak Rezaei and Prof. Stephan Sylvest Keller (DTU Nanolab).

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Assistant Prof. Babak Rezaei, barez@dtu.dk. You can read more about DTU Nanolab and the Biomaterial Microsystems group at www.nanolab.dtu.dk.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 10 October 2023 (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.

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

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

Deadline: 2023-10-10 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday October 10th, 2023

PhD scholarship in Atmospheric Urban Greenhouse Gas Research – DTU Sustain

13. September 2023Engineering/itDTUW

If you took the decision to go for an academic career in science and engineering and you want to develop and apply micrometeorological theory and methods and at the same time solve a severe environmental problem, you might be interested in joining the project “Greenhouse Gas Observation network for Denmark” as one of our new PhD students at DTU Sustain.

The GHG observation system contributes to the green transition of Denmark. You will work on a novel technique that allows observing fluxes of greenhouse gasses (GHG) in the atmospheric boundary layer in a suburban area around the City of Copenhagen. The scientific task is both technically and theoretically demanding and requires understanding of boundary layer processes and the technological and natural processes that govern GHG emissions and sequestration in a city.

You will contribute to the construction, test and application of the new multiple gas, tall tower turbulent gas flux observation system for the main long-living GHG: CO2, CH4 and N2O and other relevant indicator gasses, which is based on the eddy covariance technology. The scientific novelty lies in the attribution of the measured fluxes to processes in the city and to identify GHG emission dynamics and hotspots and hot moments as well as CO2 sequestration sites and processes. We aim at providing scientific data to determine the actual GHG emissions, which will show in the long-term the success of the green transition towards sustainable development in Denmark.

You will

Install and employ the GHG flux observation system at a tall tower in a suburb of Copenhagen.
Measure fluxes and ancillary data continuously over on year
Model the GHG fluxes from within the flux footprint area with current GHG reporting methodology and state of the art scientific models.
Assimilate the measured flux data into the estimates from bottom up modelling with advanced statistical methods
You will interact with stakeholders, present results and discuss the role of GHG budgets for the green transition in Denmark.

You have received academic training in one or more of the following fields:

micrometeorology or boundary-layer meteorology,
environmental sciences and engineering,
urban ecosystem ecology, geo-ecology or biogeochemistry

You are prepared to develop own and use existing computer programming codes for processing of larger data sets and modeling. We will use advanced statistical modelling tools to evaluate the results.

Basic knowledge of the Danish language is an advantage but not required. Professional English skills in speech and scientific writing are required.

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.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from the main supervisor, Prof. Andreas Ibrom, anib@dtu.dk, and co-supervisor Prof. Charlotte Scheutz, chas@dtu.dk

You can read more about DTU Sustain and the Climate and Monitoring Section at https://sustain.dtu.dk/

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 30 September 2023 (23:59 Danish time).

Please note that we review applications on an on-going basis and close the process when we find the right match.

A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
Curriculum vitae
Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scal
Letters of support (optional)

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 Sustain – Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering – is one of the largest university departments specializing in environmental and resource engineering in Europe. The department conducts research, development & scientific advice and provides educational programs and service to society. We are working to develop new environmentally friendly and sustainable technologies, methods and solutions, and to disseminate this knowledge to society and future generations of engineers. The Department has approximately 300 staff from more than 30 nationalities.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a more sustainable 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 many of the most advanced universities around the world.

Deadline: 2023-09-30 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Saturday September 30th, 2023

PhD Scholarship in Experimental and Theoretical Terahertz Spectroscopy of Weakly Bound Cluster Molecules – DTU Chemistry

12. September 2023Engineering/itDTUW

A three-year PhD scholarship concerned with dedicated investigations of (bio)molecular recognition mechanisms by combining experimental broadband laser and interferometric THz spectroscopy and novel quantum chemical modelling of weakly bound cluster molecules is available at DTU Chemistry under the supervision of Associate Professor René Wugt Larsen. The PhD scholarship is available from January 1st, 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The aim of the PhD project is to combine novel laser and interferometric THz cluster spectroscopic investigations with advanced quantum chemical modeling approaches in the exploration of the driving forces associated with fundamental (bio)molecular recognition mechanisms for organic molecules with functional groups representative for biological systems. The non-covalent intermolecular forces stabilizing weakly bound cluster molecules are much weaker than covalent bonds and the class of transitions associated with large-amplitude intermolecular vibrational motion introduced by molecular complexation is observed in the technologically challenging THz spectral region. THz spectral signatures of weakly bound cluster molecules will enable the characterization of intermolecular potential energy landscapes involved in the molecular recognition mechanisms with unprecedented accuracy and yield rigorous benchmarks for quantum chemical methodologies and molecular docking tools.

Responsibilities and qualifications
As a PhD candidate in our laboratory, you will be involved in the further technological development of our low-temperature THz cluster spectroscopy facilities based on THz laser technology and Fourier Transform spectroscopy and advanced quantum chemical modeling of intermolecular force fields and potential energy balances for fundamental (bio)molecular recognition processes in a thriving academic environment at DTU Chemistry in the Copenhagen metropolitan area.

The candidate must have a solid experience within physical chemistry, quantum chemistry and molecular spectroscopy and ideally extensive practical hands-on laboratory experience with spectroscopic experimental work.
To apply for the PhD scholarship, the candidate must have obtained a two-year M. Sc. degree or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year M. Sc. Degree (120 ECTS points).
The PhD program at DTU consists of course work corresponding to 30 ECTS points, teaching and dissemination activities corresponding to approximately three months in total and external research stays. This advertised PhD position involves stays at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne.
The PhD candidate should be able to work independently in an international environment and be confident in both written and spoken English. In addition, the applicant should be ambitious and strive towards scientific excellence.

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.

DTU Chemistry is a department with a high level of both applied and fundamental research activities, a focus on high-impact dissemination of our research and a department with a great emphasis on educating the future generation of chemists.

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 three years.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further Information
Further information about the PhD scholarship may be obtained from Associate Professor René Wugt Larsen (E-mail: rewl@kemi.dtu.dk).

You can read more about DTU Chemistry at www.kemi.dtu.dk/english.

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

Application Procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 1 October 2023 (23:59 Danish time).

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.

In our lab, we strive to attract and develop a heterogeneous group of talented people through scientific excellence, attentive teaching, as well as careful and supporting mentoring, all with an appreciation of diversity, equality, and inclusion at its core.

Deadline: 2023-10-01 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 1st, 2023

PhD scholarship in materials catalytic CO2 conversion – DTU Chemistry

11. September 2023Engineering/itDTUW

DTU Chemistry at the Technical University of Denmark is seeking highly motivated candidates for two PhD scholarships in the field of materials catalytic CO2 conversion.

The PhD scholarship is a three-year position starting in January 2024.

Our research focuses on C1-chemistry and catalysis for the sustainable production of fuels and chemicals. The aim of the PhD projects is to synthesize materials that are highly active in selective catalytic CO2 hydrogenations.

Your role will be to synthesize well-defined nanoparticle catalysts and test their activity in various gas-phase reactions, including reverse water-gas shift, dry reforming, and CO2 methanation. Furthermore, you characterize the materials using various ex-situ and in-situ techniques and draft scientific publications.

As our new colleague, you will join a small research team that is part of the Centre for Catalysis and Sustainable Chemistry and the research group of Professor Søren Kegnæs. Here, you will experience a diverse and international research environment with friendly and supportive colleagues who work hard to move the green transition forward.

Who we’re looking for
We are looking for a bright and motivated candidate who is driven by curiosity, has a strong synthesis mindset, and enjoys collaborating with both industrial and international research partners. Here’s what the ideal candidate will bring to the project:

A MSc degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or other relevant fields.
Enthusiasm and a let’s go solve attitude.
Creativity, persistence, and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills in English (both spoken and written).

Documented scientific achievements and experience with programming, catalysis, material synthesis and characterization, or vibrational spectroscopy will be considered an advantage but is not a prerequisite to apply.

What 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.

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, please see DTU’s rules for the PhD education.

Assessment
Professor Søren Kegnæs will make the assessment of the applicants.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information about the open PhD position may be obtained from Professor Søren Kegnæs +45 4525 2402.

You can read more about DTU Chemistry at www.kemi.dtu.dk.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 9 October 2023 (23:59 Danish time).

A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
Curriculum vitae
Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including an official description of the grading scale
List of scientific contributions (if any). DO NOT upload scientific articles.
Contact details of two individuals that can provide a letter of reference.
A brief video (max. 2 minutes) introducing yourself.

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

Ongoing interviews may be held during October. 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 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: 2023-10-09 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday October 9th, 2023

PhD scholarship in Functional Cementitious Composites for Structural Health Monitoring – DTU Construct

9. September 2023Engineering/itDTUW

Are you excited about smart and functional concrete and looking for the best possible foundation for fulfilling your dreams and ambitions? It is right here in front of you.

In the section of Digital Building Technology (DBT) of DTU Civil and Mechanical Engineering (DTU Construct), you will break new ground for incorporating material science, manufacturing techniques, and modelling to develop novel self-healing and self-sensing mechanisms for cementitious materials. The PhD research is part of the granted Villum Young Investigator project, ‘‘Alive Concrete’’.

Responsibilities and qualifications
We are looking for a curious, enthusiastic colleague who has an interest in the fundamentals of cementitious composites and making them functional, solving challenges and working together to meet the projects’ goals. As a part of this project, your responsibilities will encompass the following tasks:

Experimental work on the development and optimization of novel self-healing and self-sensing cementitious composites.
Multi-scale characterization of cementitious materials using, e.g., X-ray-based techniques, electrical measurements, physiomechancial testing.
Organic and inorganic chemistry (analysis/synthesis).
Close collaboration with an interdisciplinary team,
Research and teaching efforts at a section and departmental level as appropriate and relevant (e.g., teach and supervise BSc and MSc student projects)
Dissemination of your research through publications in “top rank journals of the field” and attendance to conferences.

Flexibility is essential. We are looking for a team player who can also work independently, who is motivated to help make, and be part of, a dynamic research environment and who has a positive, supportive and creative outlook. We expect you to have good communication and personal interaction skills and to be fluent in English.

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.

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Senior Researcher Navid Ranjbar.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Navid Ranjbar, email: naran@dtu.dk.

You can read more about Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at https://construct.dtu.dk/.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 15 October 2023 (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
A video (2-minute max) describing your scientific interests, previous research experience and why you are interested in this position. Please, include a web link for video direct download at the end of your CV document.
Contact of at least two reference persons.
Scientific publications (if any).

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 the 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 services, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, materials technology, manufacturing engineering, engineering design and thermal energy systems.

Deadline: 2023-10-15 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 15th, 2023

PhD scholarship in Self-Configurable Devices for Oral Drug Delivery – DTU Health Tech

8. September 2023Engineering/itDTUW

In connection with our ERC Advanced Grant “FREJA”, we are currently looking for a PhD student who will be working on macroscale devices primarily aimed at enabling oral drug delivery of pharmaceutical compositions that cannot be delivered in a feasible manner using conventional dosage forms such as tablets and capsules.

In the IDUN section at DTU Health Tech, we have explored novel devices that can increase the systemic uptake of e.g. peptide drugs by facilitating an intimate contact between the active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and the intestinal epithelium. As an example, we have developed a self-unfolding elastomeric foil which can be triggered in the small intestine. In broader terms, self-configurable devices are characterized by their ability to change shape in order to facilitate close proximity between API and the intestinal epithelium. Such devices must be contained in the limited inner volume of size 00-000 capsules. Upon triggering in the small intestine or colon they must unfold or swell and mediate a substantial pressure against the intestinal lining.

In collaboration with other members of IDUN research section working on the FREJA project, the PhD student will spearhead the design and development of self-configurable devices composed of biocompatible and biodegradable materials.

We offer a highly creative, collaborative and ambitious work environment. This project will be part of the IDUN research section, led by Prof. Anja Boisen at DTU Health Tech. IDUN is a 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
The position involves designing new device concepts, as well as further exploring possibilities for realizing the devices in biodegradable materials. You will be responsible for developing and characterizing self-configurable devices in biocompatible and biodegradable materials. Your role will focus on design, fabrication and characterization of self-configurable oral drug delivery devices, possibly exploring material science-enabled and bioinspired materials. This work will be carried out in close collaboration with your colleagues at DTU Health Tech. You will also be engaged in in vitro and ex vivo characterization of device performance and ultimately, in in vivo experiments on suitable animal models. The position offers ample opportunities for professional development including participation in exciting cutting-edge science, gaining mentoring experience, and the potential for initiating new research.

You are expected to have a solid background in materials science with a clear focus on polymeric materials and how to shape and combine such materials into functional devices. Furthermore, preferably you have some experience in mechanical modelling or polymer synthesis. Previous working experience in drug delivery devices and in vitro/in vivo experiments will be an advantage. You are curious, highly independent and self-motivated, and enjoy collaboration in a multidisciplinary academic environment. You 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 drug delivery part of the research section, interacting with several members working in different disciplines, such as physics, biology, microfabrication, chemical engineering, 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 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.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Postdoc Khorshid Kam Guyan (khokam@dtu.dk), Postdoc Mahdi Ghavami (mahgh@dtu.dk), Senior Consultant Lasse H. E. Thamdrup (lhth@dtu.dk) and Prof. Anja Boisen (aboi@dtu.dk).

You can read more about DTU Health Tech at www.healthtech.dtu.dk/english.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 1 October 2023 (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
Copy of relevant publications if applicable

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 13,400 students and 5,800 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: 2023-10-01 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 1st, 2023

PhD scholarship in Environmental effects of maritime activities – DTU Aqua

7. September 2023Engineering/itDTUW

A 3-year PhD fellowship in environmental effects of maritime activities is offered by the National Institute for Aquatic Resources (DTU Aqua) at the Technical University of Denmark.

The Phd project focuses on the effects of multiple shipping-induced stressors on the marine planktonic food webs in the Baltic and North Seas as well as in the Arctic, with a focus on chemical discharges. Chemical discharges from shipping are much less regulated than e.g., emissions on land, despite the many cruise liners, cargo and passenger ships, ferries and leisure boats that populate Danish and Greenlandic coastal waters and harbors. The discharges from these vessels through, e.g., scrubber water, bilge water or grey sewage water as well as potential accidental spills of e.g., new types of fuels, release a complex mixture of metals, oil and PAHs, nutrients and emerging contaminants to the marine environment, with largely unknown effects. The lacking knowledge on the cumulative effects of these contaminants on marine environment is hampering the advances in risk assessments and environmental management of maritime activities.

The aim of this PhD is to create a mechanistic understanding of the cumulative stressor effects, organismal tolerances and the role of environmental factors, which are needed to assess the environmental risks of shipping under global change. The project may focus on the potential effects of spills and operational discharges of new types of fuels (such as ammonium and methanol), emerging contaminants (such as lubricants) or different types of sewage water discharges, although also other types of chemical stressors can be considered. Since the ecosystem effects of contaminants are likely to vary considerably depending on the environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, productivity, salinity or pH) and the tolerances of species, considering the traits of the species and properties of the receiving ecosystem are an important aspect of the project.

The PhD project is a collaboration between DTU and Chalmers University of Technology (Department of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences), and the candidate is expected to collaborate closely with a PhD candidate from Chalmers and conduct an external research stay there. The observational work is the main task of the DTU PhD student, with the aim of feeding into the cumulative risk assessment and management / policy interface that is the main task of the Chalmers PhD student. In addition, the project is closely connected to a large national project investigating the environmental effects of CO2 neutral fuels.

The results of the project will contribute to sustainable management of maritime activities, to the goals of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to Life Below Water (SDG14) and to international assessments by e.g., ICES (International Council for Exploration of Sea) and IPBES (Intergovernmental Panel on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services).

Responsibilities and qualifications
You are expected to perform laboratory and mesocosm experiments investigating the tolerances or species and communities under different environmental scenarios, as well as to contribute to the development of (e.g., trait-based) models synthesizing the findings. You will mainly be responsible for the experimental work in the laboratory as well as be the main driver of the mesocosm experiments, whereas the main part of the modelling work will be conducted in collaboration with others, e.g., with the students in the Ocean Life, the Centre of Excellency in DTU Aqua that focuses on trait-based approaches.

You should have an ecological or eco-toxicological background from biology or environmental engineering, with strong interest in the effects of anthropogenic stressors in general, and shipping in particular, on marine ecosystems.

Several or all of the following skills are required:

Background knowledge and experience in some or all of the following: Marine ecology; planktonic food webs; maritime environment and/or technology; eco-toxicology; Arctic, North Atlantic, Baltic or North Sea
Experience in experimental plankton ecology or eco-toxicology using marine organisms, and basic understanding of (any type of) modelling
Flexibility concerning research stays abroad (a foreign stay of 6 months is mandatory)
Good communication skills in English and Danish, both written and orally
Ability to conduct research independently and problem-solving skills
Good collaborative skills and strong interest in participating in an inter-disciplinary and international research environment

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.

The period of employment is 3 years. The position is a full-time position with a suggested starting date of 1.2.2024 (according to mutual agreement).

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Prof. Marja Koski (mak@aqua.dtu.dk).

You can read more about DTU Aqua and Section of Ocean and Arctic at www.aqua.dtu.dk .

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 15 November 2023 (23:59 Danish time).

A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
Curriculum vitae
Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
A draft project description: 2 or 3 pages with a concise proposal on the research idea that the candidate would like to explore, including relevance and motivation, the theoretical framework and the results expected

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 Section for Oceans and Arctic covers a wide research spectrum from oceanography, population ecology, observation technology and the Arctic. The research into oceanography integrates biological, physical and chemical parameters’ interactions in the ocean, ranging from individual plankton to regional seas. We focus on understanding the key processes that govern the structure and function of pelagic food webs, as well as climate and ecosystem interactions. The research in population ecology establishes how processes affecting individuals shape populations and ecosystems.

About DTU Aqua
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 largest research vessel. The Institute has 350 employees, of whom one-third are scientific staff. More than 30 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

Deadline: 2023-11-15 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Wednesday November 15th, 2023

PhD scholarship in microalgae production for shellfish hatchery – DTU Aqua

7. September 2023Engineering/itDTUW

Are you interested in investigating innovative tools and methods for producing microalgae adapted to shellfish hatcheries and contribute to the fields of aquaculture, restoration and microalgae resource valorisation? On how to adapt microalgae culture to generate sustainable and cost-efficient feed using either model strains or local polyspecific communities? Would you like to collaborate with stakeholders to support both the industry and the environment? If so, here is an opportunity for you.

At DTU Aqua, we offer a 3-year PhD student position with focus on microalgae production as food for shellfish hatchery production of the local European flat oyster Ostrea edulis in our newly built low trophic species hatchery and nursery (link hatchery) located at the Danish Shellfish Centre in Nykøbing Mors in the Northern part of Denmark. You will be employed in the Section for Coastal Ecology and work together with Nantes University, located in Saint-Nazaire, France, in the Section of Bioprocesses Applied to Microalgae. During your scholarship, you will gain scientific expertise in marine biology, shellfish growth, ecophysiology, nutritional composition, microalgae and microbiome composition, microalgae culture, environmental interactions, water monitoring, ecosystem services, bivalve restoration and aquaculture including enhanced culture practice methods for European flat oyster production and how to make management recommendations.

Your PhD project is integrated in the LTA BOOST project https://lta-boost.dtu.dk/en/ for which the overall goal is to develop Low Trophic species Aquaculture (LTA) in Danish waters. In your PhD project you will provide new tools and technologies to upscale cost-efficient and sustainable production of feed for shellfish in hatchery. Food production in shellfish hatchery represents up to 25-60% of the costs. Traditionally, mix of monoculture of few common microalgae species are produced to feed shellfish. However, shellfish performances in the hatchery suggest that monoculture mix lacks nutrients that could be provided by a diversified microalgal and bacterial community. Besides, stored broodstock in hatchery as well as recently produced spat in micronursery require large amount of food and low-cost technologies transferable to low-tech hatcheries. A simple low-cost approach could be to directly grow microalgal biomass from natural seawater in open ponds, yet this is not an option in areas where local water is contaminated by parasite such Bonamia ostrea for disease-free production of Ostrea edulis,which requires high water treatment as part of the biosecurity measures. Therefore, new strategies need to be defined to generate cost-efficient and qualitative microalgal feed for Ostrea edulis hatcheries.

In your project you will build on existing knowledge developed at DTU Aqua regarding the flat oyster production and microalgae culture for shellfish hatchery by acquiring new scientific expertise on the influence of nutrients and processes parameters on the production of monoculture and mixed cultures of microalgae. You will study the importance of nutrition and microalgae species composition on the flat oyster growth and performance. You will run culture and feeding trials, use molecular biology and analytical tools as well as develop monitoring and microalgae culture strategy protocols.

You will join a supportive and fun work environment at DTU Aqua and can help shape our Low Trophic Species research programme. Your main supervisor will be Senior Researcher Camille Saurel (Aquaculture and experimental ecophysiologist – DTU Aqua). You will be co-supervised by Dr. Marie Renaudie (Bioprocess engineering and microalgae cultivation – NU).

Responsibilities and qualifications
You will be responsible for conducting experimental research on monoculture and polyspecific microalgae assemblage production and feeding trials on shellfish, in particular flat oyster to upscale flat oyster production for both aquaculture production and develop protocol to increase quality and reduce feed production costs. The results will serve as basis for upscaling microalgae production and contribute to the future development of integrated multitrophic aquaculture with water recycling and nutrient removal.

Your responsibility and tasks will be to:

Plan and complete laboratory experiments and work of microalgae cultures, both community and monocultures.
Conduct analyses on microalgae nutritional and community composition and quality monitoring at different culture stages using analytical tools.
Field sampling and monitoring: collect phytoplankton community samples and flat oysters at different seasons.
Hatchery and laboratory feeding trial with physiological measurements and tissue composition on broodstock and spat of European flat oyster respecting biosecurity measures.
Contribute to the daily routine and work tasks of the section, incl. feed and maintain the oysters, data collection in the hatchery and in the field, water quality.
Complete various PhD school courses (30 ECTS).
Disseminate scientific results in peer-reviewed papers.
Attend conferences to present your research and expand your academic network.

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 desired traits and skills:

Curiosity and high motivation for marine research.
Accuracy and patience for laboratory work.
Experience in laboratory work, aquaculture system and field work.
Analytical and statistical analysis skills, interest in genetic tools.
Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
Ability to work independently and be flexible.
Capacity to travel between your main working place in Nykøbing Mors and the DTU Aqua facility in Lyngby for short stay and longer stay at Nantes University (Saint-Nazaire) in France.

The applicant should have experience or knowledge in three or more of the following:

Marine biology
Microalgae production
Shellfish production
Methodology and protocol development of analytical tools/instruments
Bioprocess engineering
Microbiology

Assessment
An assessment of the applicants will be made by Senior Researcher Camille Saurel, Dr. Marie Renaudie, and Head of Coastal Ecology Section DTU Aqua Professor Jens Kjerulf Petersen.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Senior Researcher Camille Saurel at DTU Aqua. Phone +45 61 15 01 62; email: csau@aqua.dtu.dk

You can read more about DTU Aqua at https://www.aqua.dtu.dk/; Section for coastal ecology at https://coast.dtu.dk/english.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 15 October 2023 (23:59 Danish time).

A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
Curriculum vitae
Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma including official description of grading scale
Brief research proposal (1-2 pages) outlining ideas in terms of addressing the research topics provided in the short description of the PhD project above. Candidates are encouraged to include relevant references to support their research proposal.

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.

Section for Coastal Ecology at DTU Aqua, Technical University of Denmark
Section for Coastal Ecology at DTU Aqua conducts research within the ecology of the coastal zone from nutrient dynamics to fish as well as the coastal zone as a fishing ground and production area for low-trophic aquaculture. Our core research areas are aquaculture of low-trophic species i.e. bivalves and seaweed, fisheries and effects of fishery and seaweed collection in the coastal zone, marine habitats and their importance in the coastal zone for biodiversity and fish. The results of the research are largely translated into practice through advice to public management and the industry. We have a strong national and international collaboration network of universities, research institutions, and industry.

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 largest research vessel. The Institute has 350 employees, of whom one-third are scientific staff. More than 30 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

Deadline: 2023-10-15 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 15th, 2023

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