The Luminescence Physics and Technology section of DTU Physics is seeking a candidate for a PhD position for our part in the international and cross-disciplinary ERC Synergy project: Green2Ice. The main aim of our part of Green2Ice is to determine when Greenland was last ice free.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Determining when the Greenland Ice sheet (GrIS) began to develop is an important input for climate models predicting the future evolution of the ice sheet, its mass loss and contribution to sea level rise. Here, Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) will be used to date basal ice using both sand grains of feldspar entrained by the ice, and feldspar grains extracted from basal sediments drilled from below the GrIS over the past 55 years. We will, for the first time, have access to samples retrieved and stored under dark-room conditions suitable for OSL dating. The advantage of using suspended grains in the basal ice compared to overridden surficial terrestrial sediments is that the external dose rate from the surrounding medium is very small and thus the dose rate arises almost entirely from the radionuclides internal to the grain. This enables a significant extension of the OSL datable range, to >1.5 Ma, provided that internal dose rates on a grain-by-grain basis can be determined accurately. Establishing luminescence characteristics and the correlation between OSL dose and dose rate on a single-grain scale for different types of feldspar is key to the success of the approach. 

Your research tasks will include:

• Establishing a robust protocol for measuring the dose recorded by single grains of feldspar for a variety of samples and grain sizes
• Determining internal dose rates in single grains of feldspar using µ-XRF and LA-ICP-MS methods and correlating these with measured doses for a variety of samples and grain sizes
• Using luminescence characteristics (e.g. thermal stability and luminescence sensitivity) to differentiate between individual grains of different types of feldspar. 
• Determining the time of formation of the GrIS at different geographical locations using samples from different Ice cores  

The successful candidate is motivated, meticulous, independent, hardworking and a team player. As a formal qualification, you must have a two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master’s degree in physics, chemistry, geoscience or similar. Candidates with previous experience in luminescence dating using OSL will be preferred.

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. The successful candidate will work in an environment with activities and expertise in a wide range of fields related to ionizing radiation, including radiation physics and dosimetry.

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 1 May 2024 (or by mutual agreement).

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Senior Researcher Kristina Jørkov Thomsen, DTU Physics, krth@dtu.dk, +45 4677 4925.

You can read more about DTU Physics at www.fysik.dtu.dk/english. 

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

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 17 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

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

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.

Our research areas
At DTU Physics, we perform research in fundamental and applied physics areas, and we use and develop state-of-the-art experimental and theoretical approaches. We have a broad effort in materials physics and design, catalysis, quantum optics, sensing and communication, biophysics, plasma physics, continuum physics, and radiation physics. Our research impacts society with new sustainable energy technologies, secure digital communication, medical technology, and new analytical methods. We use and develop basic theory, next-generation instrumentation, and software, and aim to make our data publicly accessible and usable.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Deadline: 2024-03-17 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

You will be part of an EU Horizon Europe Marie Curie Doctoral Networks MSCA-DN project, consisting in a consortium of industrial and academic partners from 6 different countries across Europe and offering a total of 12 PhD positions (DCs), aiming to utilize non-conventional yeasts for the development of sustainable aviation fuels through combining advanced metabolic engineering, fermentation design, HT-ALE, mathematical modelling and state-of-the-art bioproduction upscaling design. Information of all the PhD positions and call specific requirements can be found using this link: 12 PhD positions for the development of yeast-based solutions for Sustainable Aviation Fuels with the MSCA-DN YAF | EURAXESS (europa.eu).

Two of these positions DC6 and DC12 will be enrolled at the Technical University of Denmark, within the Yeast Biotechnology and Fermentation lab at the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (DTU Bioengineering).

Eligibility criteria

Note that MSCA-DN specific eligibility conditions apply:

1. Mobility rule. Not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the recruitment date.
2. Doctoral Candidate (DC) definition. Be — at the date of recruitment — a doctoral candidate (i.e. not already in possession of a doctoral degree).
3. Be in position of enrolling in a doctoral programme at the country and meet the specific eligibility requirements at the hosting institution, if applicable.
4. Other specific criteria of the recruiting host listed on each position.

DC6: Advancing Debaryomyces hansenii for production of SAF precursors from algal biomass in open fermentations 

Objectives: 1) Develop efficient D. hansenii strains for biosynthesis and accumulation of SAF precursors using salt-rich residues as feedstock, in open fermentations, thus significantly reducing production costs. 2) Perform a high-throughput screening using advanced robotics of a D. hansenii collection to select strain candidates with an enhanced phenotypic profile in response to salt, 2) Early upstream process design using micro-fermentation systems (BioLector) applying a design of experiment approach and utilizing algal hydrolyzates and sea water as feedstock. 3) Combined transcriptomic + proteomic analysis in the earlier defined cultivation conditions to identify potential gene candidates in the lipid biosynthesis pathway(s) and engineering accordingly to increase the pool of lipid precursors, 4) To assess the production capacity (yields and productivities) in an initial upstream design using highly instrumented lab-scale bioreactors (1 L) and subsequently establishing a suitable fermentation strategy to apply in early scaling-up the process in steel tanks (5 L – 10 L).

Academic secondment: 4 months at CIEMAT (Spain), Supervisor: Dr. David Moreno

Non-Academic Secondment: 3 months at BBEPP (Belgium), Supervisor: Dr. Evelien Uitterhaegen

Responsibilities and qualifications for DC6

• Previous experience with microbial cultivations.
• Previous experience with bioreactors.
• Previous experience with automated liquid handlers / colony pickers.

DC12: High-thorughput Adaptive Laboratory Evolution for identification and further optimization of alternative yeasts for lipid precursors accumulation using saline residues containing SCFAs and methanol

Objectives: To identify and further optimize alternative yeasts from different international strain collections, capable of utilizing SCFAs and/or methanol as feedstock for the bioaccumulation of lipid precursors to be further converted in SAF. Focus in halotolerant/halophilic yeasts capable of withstand higher salt concentrations while utilizing these alternative carbon sources, then using advanced ALE methodologies in mili-scale parallel automated bioreactors to optimize cell performance and later on introduce recombinant biosynthetic pathways to favour the accumulation of lipid precursors, based on the other oleaginous yeasts utilized in this project (Yarrowia, Rhodotorula and Debaryomyces).

Academic Secondment: 4 months at IMDEA Energy (Spain), Supervisor: Dr. Elia Tomás-Pejó

Non-academic secondment: 2 months at CEPSA (Spain), Supervisor: Dr. Sabino Armenise

Responsibilities and qualifications for DC12

• Previous experience with microbial cultivations.
• Previous experience with micro and/or lab-scale bioreactors.
• Previous experience with transcriptomics / proteomics analysis.
• Basic programming skills / bioinformatics (Python).

Applicable for all scholarships

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

Approval and Enrolment 
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU’s rules for the PhD education.

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Associate Professor José Luis Martinez Ruiz. 

Selection Process
The selection procedure will be open, transparent, merit-based and in line with the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. All the network institutions are equal opportunity employers and seek a workforce diverse in age, culture, nationality and gender. Candidates that fit best for the different projects will be selected according to the following steps:

1. Eligibility check. Applications will be reviewed for eligibility based on the criteria listed above under the ‘Eligibility criteria’ section.
2. Pre-selection of candidates. Eligible candidates will be ranked based on the submitted documents and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an online interview. Those not shortlisted will be informed of the result of their application.
3. After the online interviews, candidates will be offered a position or will be informed about the rejection decision.

The outcome of this selection process will be communicated in April 2024. Selected candidates will have 7 days to accept the position.

Selection criteria

1. Adequacy of the candidate’s education to the position.
2. Relevant postgraduate work experience.
3. Motivation of the candidate for the position.
4. Effective communication and interpersonal skills (English proficiency).

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

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

Expected starting date will be July 1^st 2024 or as soon as possible there after.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor José Luis Martinez Ruiz jlmr@dtu.dk.

You can read more about the department at DTU Bioengineering.

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 29 February 2024 (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:

• YAF Application form filled out and signed.  Download the form here: YAF Application Form
• 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).

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

The Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (DTU Bioengineering) is an international leader in the areas of biotechnology and biomedicine. Our engineering approach to all aspects of biotechnology and biomedicine positions us as a valuable player with unique competences in a growing bio-based economy and with health systems transforming towards personalized medicine. We have a clear focus on the needs in the life science- and biotech industries and point towards innovation, new businesses, and scientific services for the benefit of society. The department has extensive collaborations with national and international research units and industry. DTU Bioengineering has approx. 400 employees, of which 2/3 are scientific staff. The department is located at DTU Lyngby Campus.

YAF has received funding from European Union’s Framework Programme for Research and Innovation Horizon Europe (HORIZON) Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks (MSCA-DN) under the Grant Agreement 101120389. YAF has also received funding from UK Research and Innovation, EPSRC Grant reference: EP/Y031881/1.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Deadline: 2024-02-29 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

We offer 3 PhD positions in the Artificial Intelligence for Policy Excellence in the Climate Crisis (APEX) project at the Technical University of Denmark, focused on developing a Machine Learning approximations for simulators (also known as ML metamodels). Such approximations have the potential of vastly accelerating simulation studies, and supporting applications in many important contexts, including transport, energy, environment, material science, physics and any other domain where scientific simulation is important. 

More often than not, simulation tools are extremely complex and slow to run. If we also consider that they may have many parameters and input data (with uncertainty) to consider, we quickly arrive to the conclusion that most of the times, we can only access a tiny portion of their true potential. This dilemma affects our lives in many ways. In particular, for policy decision making (e.g. transport policy), it prevents us from exhaustively searching for the best parameters (e.g. how much should a vehicle tax be? Should we build a new bridge/metro/road? What should the bus ticket price be?). 

The goal of these 3 PhDs is to develop different types of machine learning-based approximations to simulation tools, that can accelerate their runtimes by many orders of magnitude. If this happens with good accuracy in- and out-of-distribution, then we can eventually apply them directly in such policy studies. 

The 3 PhDs are collaborative yet independent, because they explore methodological concepts in three groups:

• Active Learning and Causal Discovery
• Graph Neural Networks and Neural Architecture Search
• Polynomial Neural Networks and Physics-informed deep learning

Under the supervision of Professor Francisco Pereira, together with 3 colleagues (Associate Professors Filipe Rodrigues and Carlos Azevedo, Assistant Professor Guido Cantelmo), this will be an exciting project, that will become the foundation for very promising future avenues in AI and Science. The applicability of such a methodology has vast implications for a number of fields beyond transport and climate. Essentially, any application area where scientific simulation is important will benefit from it. 

The project is entirely funded under the Novo Nordisk Data Science Distinguished Investigator program. 

You will be a member of the ITS section of the Transport division at the Department for Technology, Management and Economics (DTU Management) at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). 

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your primary tasks will be to: 

• Become familiar with advanced concepts and existing literature in ML metamodeling
• Become familiar with the simulation tools used in the APEX project, supported by the remaining team 
• Become familiar with advanced concepts on the specific ML methodology of your PhD project
• Create ground-truth datasets for training, validation and test of the methodology
• Implement and test the new methodology of your PhD project
• Co-advise masters students involved in the project whenever appropriate, regularly meet with PIs, and disseminate new findings in journals/conferences.

You must have a two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS points) in Computer Science, Informatics Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Transport Modeling or equivalent, or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master’s degree.

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

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by 10 June 2024. 

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

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

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information 
Further information about the position may be obtained from Professor Francisco Pereira (camara@dtu.dk).  

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

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

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 10 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter including 3 reference contacts)
• Curriculum vitae 
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

The ITS section belongs to the Transport Science division of the Department of Technology, Management and Economics (DTU Management) at DTU. The division conducts research and teaching in the field of traffic and transport planning, with particular focus on behavior modelling, machine learning and simulation. 

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

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Deadline: 2024-03-10 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Are you a curious, self-driven individual with a strong passion for developing sustainable energy solutions? The Department of Wind and Energy Systems at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) invites applications for a PhD position focused on the topic of flow modelling  in and around wind farms consisting of bottom fixed or floating turbines. This is your opportunity to make a significant contribution towards improving wind farm efficiency and sustainability.

Responsibilities and qualifications

We need a passionate, curious, and enthusiastic new team member committed to addressing climate change through advancing renewable energy systems. We’re searching for someone who flourishes in the face of complex problems, isn’t afraid to ask probing questions, and possesses the grit to pursue innovative solutions in a rapidly evolving field.

You are a committed individual with a strong engineering background. You possess a profound passion for modeling the intricate dynamics within wind farm environments. Fueled by your insatiable curiosity, you embark on a journey to unravel the complexities of turbulent interactions between the atmosphere and the flow of turbines in and around wind farms. Your innate drive for self-guided exploration propels you to continually push boundaries, aspiring to redefine the limits of what is achievable today, all in pursuit of a more promising and sustainable tomorrow.

You will get the chance to work in one of Europe’s best Technical Universities in the field of wind energy and as a PhD candidate, you will be tasked with applying and developing an efficient and fast flow model for simulating the complex turbulent interactions between atmosphere and wind farms. Specifically, you will work with the Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM) on Large Eddy Simulations (LES) and  will closely collaborate with  groups at Uppsala University and TU Braunschweig, that are experts in the field of LBM. Furthermore, you will get the opportunity to work with the inhouse developed DYNAMIKS framework for aeroelastic simulations of floating wind turbines

Required Qualifications and Competencies

• A Master’s degree in an engineering field or computer science
• Proficiency in programming and ideally experience with GPUs

Desirable additional background knowledge

• Wind energy
• Flow and turbulence modelling
• Aeroelastic simulations of wind turbines
• Experience with LBM

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

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

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

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

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information about the PhD topic may be obtained from Martin O.L.Hansen, +45 45254316, molh@dtu.dk

You can read more about DTU Wind at www.wind.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 22 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time). 

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

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

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

DTU Wind and Energy Systems is the largest public research organization for wind energy in the world. We educate and train the next generation of wind power engineers. We collaborate with global leaders in the wind industries and public authorities around the world to research and develop new technologies and services to power the green transition. We are currently employees from 39 Nationalities. 24% are women. Our staff includes Researchers, Technicians, PhD students and Professors.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Deadline: 2024-03-22 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

The PROSYS Centre at DTU Chemical Engineering is looking for a PhD candidate. 

This project is part of a new collaboration with the University of Queensland (Australia) and the pharmaceutical company, Astra Zeneca (Gothenburg, Sweden). All three groups (DTU, UQ and AZ) have excellent and long-standing expertise in biocatalysis in general, and P450 cytochromes-based chemistry in particular. These enzymes are of particular interest in the pharmaceutical industry, but scale-up remains challenging. This PhD project will have a focus on process scale-up and use the latest enzymes available from the lab in Australia, to design and build a suitable reactor, as well as analyze kinetics and stability of such systems. The collaboration will extend to planned visits to Australia and Sweden as part of the work. The majority of the work will be experimental, but modelling approaches will also be used to complement the experimental work. 

The biocatalysis team at DTU Chemical Engineering consists of around 15 scientists and engineers. Expertise is available on kinetics and stability measurements. The team have access to labs equipped with alternative reactors and excellent analytical equipment. 

Responsibilities and qualifications
The position includes the following tasks:

• Running biocatalytic reactors, assessed with suitable analytical techniques
• Kinetic evaluation of alternative enzyme systems
• Stability evaluation of alternative enzyme systems

Our expectations of you:

• 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 master’s degree in chemical or biochemical engineering or biotechnology or a related discipline is required.

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

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Professor John Woodley. 

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

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

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Professor John Woodley, e-mail: jw@kt.dtu.dk. 

You can read more about DTU Chemical Engineering at www.kt.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 February 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

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

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

The Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering is a leading Department focused among other many fields on the development of new pharmaceutical processes (modelling, experimental and incorporating scale-up). The Department has around 250 employees. There are excellent facilities available for experimental work in the laboratory, as well as pilot plant. The Department has excellent analytical facilities. 

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Deadline: 2024-02-27 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

We are hereby announcing a PhD position within the topic of blue-light thin-film lithium niobate-on-insulator (LNOI) integrated photonics platform, which will be utilized for future optical phased array (OPA) – based underwater communication. The PhD project is part of the European Innovation Commission (EIC) Pathfinder programme project ‘BlueArray: Integrated blue light phased arrays enabling underwater optical wireless networks: towards a new era of Internet of Underwater Things (IoUT)’. The IoUT, an extension of Internet of Things (IoT) to the underwater environment, would represent a technological revolution for building the future smart ocean, where underwater optical wireless communication (UOWC) using blue-green light is considered to be the key technology for real-time high-speed communications. Thin-film LNOI photonics is extremely promising for the UOWC application given its high transparency at blue-green light wavelength, high electro-optical coefficient, and low loss, allowing OPA-based underwater communications in a high speed.

The PhD project will partly be tied to the High-Speed Optical Communications group (HSOC) and partly to the Nanophotonic Devices group at the Department of Electrical and Photonics Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU Electro). The HSOC group is at the very forefront of international research in optical communications technology and holds a number of world records within ultra-high speed optical communication using the various in-house advanced integrated photonics platforms, e.g. silicon, lithium niobate, and silicon nitride photonics. The Nanophotonics Devices group work within a broad range of topics ranging from advanced passive and nonlinear devices for frequency- and spatial-domain light manipulation to complex integrated optoelectronic circuits with tailored material responses that allows light emission and control in the temporal domain. Both groups are at a highly international level, encourage collaborative work, and offer an informal working environment. The project will have access to on-site and state-of-the-art experimental and cleanroom facilities.

Project description
The Ph.D. project is to develop a new thin-film LNOI integrated photonic platform at blue light wavelength band. The Ph.D. student will firstly design key passive and active components e.g. low-loss waveguides, efficiency couplers, and high-speed electro-optical modulators at blue-light wavelength. The designed components will then be fabricated based on our advanced low-loss lithium niobate photonics cleanroom fabrication facilities at the DTU Nanolabs, and characterized with the state-of-the-art lab facilities at the HSOC group. An array of blue-light LNOI EO phase modulators will be also developed, and how to decrease potential crosstalk between the phase modulators will be investigated. Furthermore, silicon photodetectors on LNOI is going to be studied by e.g. transfer-printing method, which will enable on-chip monitoring of the blue-light OPA. The PhD student working on this project will closely collaborate with another PhD project working on blue-light OPA on-chip based on the developed LNOI platform. Candidates having a strong background within photonics and having experience with integrated photonics are preferred. The project will among others consist of the following tasks:

• Design, optimize, fabrication and characterization of passive blue-light LNOI waveguide components, e.g. low-loss waveguides, couplers
• Design, optimize, fabrication and characterization of high-speed blue-light EO modulators
• Design, optimize, fabrication and characterization of on-chip blue-light silicon detectors

As part of the Danish Ph.D. program the student will follow a number of Ph.D. courses and there will be an opportunity to have an external research stay at an internationally recognized group outside Denmark. To frame and support the project, DTU Electro has close collaborations with numerous internationally leading universities and research organizations.

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

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

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Senior Researcher Yunhong Ding and Senior Researcher Hao Hu.

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

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

The period of employment is 3 years. The starting date is flexible and preferred to be 1 August 2024.

Workplace: DTU Electro, Department of Electrical and Photonics Engineering, at the Kgs. Lyngby Campus.

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Senior researcher Yunhong Ding (yudin@dtu.dk).

You can read more about DTU Electro on 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 1 April 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

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

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

DTU Electro has 330 employees with competences in optics, acoustics and electronics and is one of the largest centers in the world in research in photonics. Research is performed within optical sensors, lasers, LEDs, photovoltaics, ultra-high speed optical transmission systems, bio-photonics, nano-optics and quantum photonics.

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DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Deadline: 2024-04-01 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

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PhD scholarship in computational thermodynamics of emulsion properties. You will use first-principles methods to predict complex phase diagrams for surfactant-based systems to accurately describe emulsion behaviour as a function of composition, temperature and salinity.

Emulsions form the basis of products used by millions of people in their day-to-day life. Despite the large use of emulsion-based products (e.g. cosmetics, paint, food, and pharmaceuticals), formulating emulsions is time consuming and expensive, often resorting to trial-and-error approaches. Reliable first-principles methods for prediction of the entire phase diagram are lacking, because of the complexity of the system. Predictive methods exist but are often too computationally intensive to cover the whole parameter space, like molecular dynamics-based methods, or too inaccurate for emulsions, like group contribution methods.

If one could shorten the time to find the optimal composition for a desired emulsion formulation, this could vastly improve the efficiency of formulated product development in a range of industrial settings. In this project, we aim to develop a fast and robust method for predicting full emulsion phase diagrams based on density functional theory and the COSMO-RS implicit solvent model, allowing prediction of emulsion properties from first-principles. 

Responsibilities and qualifications
The project will include performing a large number of density functional theory calculations for a range of oil and surfactant molecules. You will need to be able to work systematically and in a organized way to produce a relevant database for the thermodynamic calculations using the results from the density functional theory calculations. Initially, you will predict the whole phase daigram, as a function of composition, temperature and salinity, but your overall focus during the project will be to develop a novel automated way to identify the key features, such as phase boundaries, with high accuracy. You will work with nearby colleagues, and with both academic and industrial partners abroad. 

Your primary tasks will be to:

• Perform density functional theory calculations for a range of model oils and surfactants.
• Develop automated methods for describing a multiparameter phase diagram with thermodynamic calcuations (using COSMO-RS) of partitioning and phase behaviour.
• Analyze phase diagrams and compare to conceptual theories.
• Work with experimentalists formulating microemulsions, in industry and academia to compare key features in the phase diagrams with experimental data, e.g. the interfacial tension between the oil and water phases.

Desired qualifications include:

• Good knowledge and passion for theoretical and computational work. Experience in density functional theory calculations is a plus.
• Good knowledge of thermodynamics.
• Knowledge of at least one programming language, preferably python, is required.
• The group has a number of international collaborations, and the position requires applicants to be highly organized and fluent in English.
• An open and friendly nature, not afraid to learn something new.

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

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

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

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

The position is available immediately and a starting date as soon as possible is desired.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Georgios Kontogeorgis, gk@kt.dtu.dk or Martin Andersson, martin.andersson@kfupm.edu.sa.

The project will be supervised by Professor Georgios Kontogeorgis, Program Leader Martin Andersson and associate professor Xiaodong Liang.

You can read more about DTU Chemical Engineering at www.kt.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 1 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

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

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Deadline: 2024-03-01 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

The ongoing “PFAS crisis” has shown how important it is, in due time, to assess the persistence of chemicals. Ten thousands of chemicals are in use but only a small part has been tested for persistence. If you want to contribute to the development and application of better methods for determining biodegradation kinetics and persistence of chemicals, then DTU Sustain offers you the opportunity to work on the technical and scientific challenges in chemical persistence research. 

Biodegradation is the dominant removal process for most organic chemicals that are emitted to the environment. Recent research at DTU Sustain has resulted in a new research and testing platform that allows simultaneously determining the biodegradation kinetics of a large number of chemicals. The chemicals are tested in mixtures to generate a high number of well-aligned data and they are tested at low environmentally relevant concentrations to avoid self-inhibition of the biodegradation process. This PhD project will extend this research to the biodegradation and persistence testing of chemicals in various effluents that are discharged to the environment.

We seek a curious and independent PhD candidate willing to work on the “Biodegradation and Persistence of Chemicals in Complex Mixtures discharged in India and Denmark”. This 3-year PhD scholarship at DTU is part of a collaborative project with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB). Thus, there is a focus on determining biodegradation and persistence of chemicals in both Denmark and India. The PhD scholarship is supported by a DTU Alliance stipend and GPC Europe. The project outcomes will have direct impact outside academia thanks to collaborations with industry and regulators.

Responsibilities and qualifications
The PhD project’s overall objective is to determine environmentally relevant biodegradation kinetics of a multitude of chemicals discharged in Denmark and India, and to compare biodegradation/persistence results and assessments between the two countries. 

To achieve this, you will:

• Adapt and apply the novel biodegradation platform to the testing of numerous chemicals in selected discharges in Denmark and India.
• Determine biodegradation kinetics for a multitude of chemicals based on targeted and non-targeted analytics.  
• Work together with collaborators from IIT Bombay and GPC Europe.

Research activities will mainly be carried out at DTU Sustain with 1-2 research visit(s) in India. The project will be supervised by Professor Philipp Mayer (DTU), and co-supervised by Senior Scientist Heidi Birch (DTU) and Professor Suparna Mukherji (IITB).

As a PhD student at DTU, you will be involved in teaching activities and co-supervise BSc and MSc student projects related to your PhD project. You will also disseminate the results of your project at national and international conferences and interact with research groups at the forefront of international persistence research.

You are expected to have significant background and interest in Environmental Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Microbiology and/or the Environmental Assessment of Chemicals (Risk Assessment, PBT/PMT assessments, REACH). 

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 be proficient in English, and knowledge or interest in Indian culture is an advantage. We seek applicants who have demonstrated their ability to work both independently and in teams, and who have successfully navigated the challenges posed by working across different cultures and working environments.

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 consult , DTU’s rules for the PhD education.

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

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

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Professor Philipp Mayer (philm@dtu.dk).

You can read more about The Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering at https://sustain.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 13 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time). 

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae 
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
• Your short reflection, summary, concerns or input about the current project (maximum 1 A4 page) 

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 Environmental and Resource Engineering (DTU Sustain) 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 members 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 better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Deadline: 2024-03-13 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Join us on our ambitious research journey at The Hempel Foundation Coatings Science and Technology Research Center (CoaST) at Denmark Technical University (DTU), as we actively seek candidates for a fully funded PhD position focused on “Polymeric Approaches with Bio-Based Materials for Applications in Coatings.”

As a lead contributor to this project, you will be instrumental in investigating the efficacy of bio-based materials as binders, crosslinkers, and functional pigments within coatings. Your responsibility will include formulating and optimizing coatings that capitalize on the surface functionalization methodologies, chemical modification approaches, and exploring the fundamentals between polymeric and bio-based components.

The primary objective of this research is to design and optimize bio-based coatings with a distinct departure from traditional counterparts, involving but not limited to anticorrosion mechanisms. A central focus will be on exploring and comparing the fundamentals and degradation pathways between bio-based coatings and traditional ones. Your contribution will be vital in implementing advanced characterization techniques to decode how bio-based ingredients interact differently than their fossil-based counterparts, ultimately enhancing the performance of the coatings.

Join us in influencing the future of coating technology, where eco-friendly and high-performance solutions are led by bio-based materials.

Why Join Us?
At CoaST, we are committed to addressing the global challenges of coating technologies with a focus on sustainability. As a member of our vibrant and interdisciplinary research community, you will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge equipment, and a supportive network of experienced researchers. Our collaborative environment encourages scientific curiosity, innovation, and knowledge sharing.

Eligibility:
A candidate with 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 (e.g.: a MSc degree equivalent to at least 5 years of studies including a BSc degree) in chemical engineering, chemistry, or materials science.

Whether you are a recent graduate looking to embark on a research career or an experienced professional seeking a transition to the world of research, we encourage you to apply.

To excel in this role, you should be highly motivated, possess excellent problem-solving skills, hands-on practicality, and have a keen interest in bio-based materials, structure-property relations, coatings technology, and polymer science. Prior experience in coatings research, polymer science, and knowledge of organic chemistry will be advantageous. We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in the following disciplines including but not limited to Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, Applied Chemistry, and Materials Science.

Join CoaST, Make a Difference:
By joining CoaST at DTU, you will become part of a dedicated team that strives to revolutionize the coatings industry for a sustainable future. Denmark Technical University, renowned for its cutting-edge research and collaborative environment, provides an ideal platform to turn your passion for coatings science into reality. At CoaST, you will become part of a well-functioning group of nearly 50 people, of which 30 are PhD students. With more than 15 nationalities, our working environment is international, intercultural and including. Our working language is English. Anticipate a dynamic international ambiance within a premier research facility, complemented by state-of-the-art infrastructure and immersed in interdisciplinary 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.

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

The starting date will be according to mutual agreement, but at the earliest June 1, 2024. The position is a full-time position.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information:
Further information can be obtained from Narayanan Rajagopalan (naraj@kt.dtu.dk) and Kim Dam-Johansen (kdj@kt.dtu.dk). 

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

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

Application procedure:
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 5 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

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

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. 

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

The Hempel Foundation Coatings Science and Technology Centre (CoaST) was established at the Technical University of Denmark, DTU, as per 1 January 2017, based on a generous donation by the Hempel Foundation. CoaST Research Centre supports development, production and use of high performance organic coatings. Working along the whole value chain, CoaST research activities cover organic, polymer based coating technologies from raw materials over formulation, test and characterization to production and application.

The Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at DTU is a leader in innovative teaching and research, built on core technical subjects and engineering scientific disciplines. The teaching and research covers separation processes, reaction engineering, dynamics and process regulation, process and facility planning, unit operations, heat transmission, fluid mechanics and applied thermodynamics. The Department enjoys very close relations with international partners, and especially a wide range of industrial companies. 

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Deadline: 2024-03-05 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Do you want to become a scientist and create future biotechnological processes? During this 3-year study, you will learn and apply advanced genome editing, metabolic modeling, and large-scale data analyses to create novel cell factories for sustainable production of chemicals. You will carry out experiments in the lab, take courses, go on a research stay abroad, publish papers in peer-review journals, and present your results at international conferences.  

About us
Yeast Metabolic Engineering group is a part of the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability. We develop novel yeast cell factories to produce chemicals and natural products in a more sustainable way. We have supportive and collaborative atmosphere to ensure that each member of the team can thrive and realize their potential.

Responsibilities and qualifications
You will develop novel biotechnological methods for the production of bio-based chemicals. You will employ advanced synthetic biology tools and systems-level metabolic engineering, tapping into the latest -omic technologies, including DNAseq, RNAseq, proteomics, fluxomics, and metabolomics. You will work with novel high-throughput metabolic engineering methodologies and with transporter engineering.

Specific tasks:

• Literature review, hypotheses formulation, and experimental design
• Wet lab work with molecular biology, strain construction, and cultivation of yeast at small scale and in bioreactors
• Reporting results in peer-reviewed publications and presentations at conferences and meetings
• Collaboration within the group and within the center, participation in international collaborations and outreach activities.

The PhD study also comprises courses equivalent to 30 ECTS credits and an international secondment of 3-6 months duration.

The candidate must have a two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS points) in engineering/biology/biotechnology or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master’s degree. Solid knowledge and hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques, biochemistry, bioinformatics, and fermentation are required.

Further requirements:

• Excellent track-record of early scientific achievements (awards, scholarships, internships, contributions to publications, or sim.)
• Ability to work independently, to plan and carry out complicated research tasks, and to report results in oral and written forms
• Team spirit and excellent collaboration skills
• Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment ability
• Excellent communication skills, fluent written and oral scientific English
• Well-organized, efficient, result-oriented, have excellent record-keeping abilities.

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

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by an assessment committee headed by Prof. Irina Borodina.

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

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

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Irina Borodina, Tel: +45 6177 5451, E-mail: ib@bio.dtu.dk.

You can read more about The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability at https://www.biosustain.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
Please submit your online application no later than the 4 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time)

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

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

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 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. 

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Deadline: 2024-03-04 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Are you looking for a place to grow your skills in low-impact biosolutions, including their research, development, sustainability assessment, and commercialization? Then this job is for you. We are looking for a self-driven and innovative enzymologist or similar, to help drive the exploration of enzyme-based biosolutions. 

As part of the Center for Biosustainability, we are a group of enzymologists, chemists and microbiologist working together in a collaborative way. We are currently around 15 people in the group. We focus on developing enzymes to be used in industrial processes for the production of commodity chemicals and agrochemicals, and for crop protection.

Responsibilities and qualifications
You’ll be working with biocatalysis in the lab, and quantitative sustainability assessments at the desk. You will need strong communication and leadership skills, and you’ll be supervising younger students, and communicating your results at conferences and in scientific journals. You will develop your own project in collaboration with your colleagues, within the group’s focus areas.

Responsibilities:

• Scientific leadership, including project management and supervision
• Experimental work, including enzymology, process optimization etc.
• Scientific communication, including conference presentations and publications

Qualifications:

• Background in chemistry, enzymology, chemical engineering, microbiology, or similar
• Strong drive for innovation
• Strong communication skills, including organization, scientific writing, and oral presentation skills.
• Great command of English in speech and writing. 
• Previous experience with life-cycle assessment, techno-economic assessment, or absolute sustainability assessment is an advantage.

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

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

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

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

The position is full time. Starting date as soon as possible, but we are willing to wait for the right candidate.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Ditte Welner, head of Enzyme Engieering and Structural Biology (diwel@biosustain.dtu.dk) 

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

You can read more about our research group: Enzyme Engineering and Structural Biology at https://www.biosustain.dtu.dk/research/research-groups/enzyme-engineering-and-structural-biology

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 26 February 2024 (23:59 Danish time). 

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

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

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

The 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. 

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Deadline: 2024-02-26 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

We are looking for a bright, ambitious, and motivated PhD student to join the cryptography group in the Cybersecurity Engineering Section at DTU Compute in the Copenhagen region of Denmark. The 3-year PhD position will preferably start on June 1st 2024. The goal of the PhD project is to improve the state of threshold post-quantum cryptography. You will join the growing cryptography team at DTU and be able to work with researchers in- and outside of the Copenhagen region and Denmark.

Responsibilities and qualifications 
Your main task will be to design new threshold cryptographic algorithms with post-quantum security. 

You will investigate distributed alternatives to existing post-quantum algorithms such as Dilithium, Falcon and Picnic, and the long-term security of threshold cryptography, in particular with respect to proactive and post-quantum security. To succeed in this research effort, you will gain familiarity with:

• post-quantum cryptographic primitives such as signatures or OPRFs
• threshold cryptographic techniques such as secret sharing and multiparty computation 
• cryptographic foundations of post-quantum cryptography such as lattices, MPC-in-the-head, FHE and similar tools 

In addition to the research project, you will conduct a limited amount of small-class teaching during your PhD period.

As formal qualification, 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.

Furthermore, to ensure a smooth start into the project, it is preferable that you have previous experience with either threshold or post-quantum cryptography.

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. 

The position is a full-time position and the starting date is 1 June 2024 or according to mutual agreement.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Carsten Baum (e-mail: cabau@dtu.dk, website: www.carstenbaum.com).

You can read more about DTU Compute at www.compute.dtu.dk.

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

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 1 May 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include: 

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

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

DTU Compute 
DTU Compute is a unique and internationally recognized academic department with 433 employees and 10 research sections spanning the science disciplines mathematics, statistics, computer science, and engineering. We conduct research, teaching and innovation of high international standard – producing new knowledge and technology-based solutions to societal challenges. We have a long-term involvement in applied and interdisciplinary research, big data and data science, artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT), smart and secure societies, smart manufacturing, and life science. At DTU Compute we believe in a diverse workplace with a flexible work-life balance.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Deadline: 2024-05-01 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Plastic pollution is a major environmental problem caused by the accumulation of plastic waste in the natural environment. The global production of plastic has increased rapidly over the past few decades, with 380 million tonnes per annum. Around 70% of global production is concentrated in six major polymer types, the so-called commodity plastics. These materials are inexpensive, versatile and easy to work with, making them the preferred choice for the mass production of everyday objects. Our research is particularly focused on polyurethane (PUR) that is considered an adaptable material and can be found a wide range of applications, including insulation, adhesives, coatings, and foams. The poor degradability of this material brought the scientific community in finding new solutions to harness the problem and, as in many other cases, enzymes revealed to be the leading players in this challenge. 

Framed in this context, in our research we are focused on finding enzyme candidates capable of degrading polyurethane fragments specifically attacking the scissile bond intrinsic of the polymer chemical structure. Among the copious amount of enzyme classes, the broad family of  amidases has caught our attention since their reaction with polyurethane would produce two fragments being a carbonyl and an amine moieties that could be recycled as valuable building blocks. The recently established NNF funded “Centre for enzymatic deconstruction of thermoset plastics for a sustainable society (En’Zync)” is seeking to identify, characterize, and describe enzymes that are capable of degrading thermoset plastics.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Enzymatic deconstruction of thermoset plastics represents a recycling paradigm shift offering unprecedented utilization of resources urgently needed in the transition to a sustainable future. Although enzymatic activity onto thermosets has been reported, the polymer complexity combined with rudimentary understanding of the enzyme-polymer substrate interactions and underlying mechanisms represents a fundamental challenge if enzymes are to be applied in thermoset recycling. The project will include a number of method development approaches and enzymatic engineering. Your overall focus will be to strengthen the department’s competences within computational modeling of design and optimization of enzymes for the development of plastic degrading technologies. You will work with nearby colleagues, and with both academic and industrial partners in Denmark as well as abroad. Your primary tasks will be to:

• Teach and supervise BSc and MSc student projects, and be co-supervisor for PhD students
• Design construct for various  urethaneses or similar enzymes
• Expression, Protein purification of large number of enzymes in parallel
• Biochemical characterisation and kinetic studies 
• Optimize thermostability os selected enzymatic candidates using presen method
• Develop novel methods to design thermostable enzymes
• Crystallisation, structure determination

Mandatory qualifications include:

• General knowledge with protein chemistry and construct design, expression purification and mutagenesis
• Various biophysical methods  such as nanoDSF, CD, ITC or similar 
• Knowledge of at least one programming language, preferably python is required.
• Work knowledge of Word and Excel and kinetic software 
• The group has a number of international collaborations, and the position requires applicants to be highly organized and fluent in English
• Open and friendly nature, not afraid to learn something new.

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

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

Assessment
Assessment of the candidate will be performed by a Prof. Morth and Peter Westh assisted by Post Doc Laura Rotillio

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

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

Starting date is 1^st of August (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. Preben Morth premo@dtu.dk

You can read more about the Department for Biomedicine and Biotechnology https://www.bioengineering.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 1 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time). 

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

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

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

The Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (DTU Bioengineering) is an international leader in the areas of biotechnology and biomedicine. Our engineering approach to all aspects of biotechnology and biomedicine positions us as a valuable player with unique competences in a growing bio-based economy and with health systems transforming towards personalized medicine. We have a clear focus on the needs in the life science- and biotech industries and point towards innovation, new businesses, and scientific services for the benefit of society. The department has extensive collaborations with national and international research units and industry. DTU Bioengineering has approx. 400 employees, of which 2/3 are scientific staff. The department is located at DTU Lyngby Campus

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Deadline: 2024-03-01 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

The Novo Nordisk Foundation for Biosustainability (DTU Biosustain) at the Technical University of Denmark is seeking highly motivated PhD candidates with an interest in deep learning and bioinformatics approaches for cutting-edge single-cell technologies with applications in complex diseases. If your areas of interest and competence are genomic big data science and machine learning/deep leaning framework development, and you are looking to gain experience while working on projects that will make an impact on the world, this is your chance. All code that you will develop will have a permissive open-source license (e.g., MIT), hosted on GitHub, and will be promoted at the international level via publications and conferences.  Through this, you will get the opportunity to utilize everything you know and help break new ground at the very forefront of what is possible. 

Computational integration of Single-Cell Genomic, spatial and Metabolic Data: Methods and Applications
Single-cell technologies in genomics and metabolism offer insights into biological systems, aiding in fields like oncology and mycology. However, integrating single-cell genomic, spatial and metabolic data is complex due to the volume, sparsity and diversity of the data. Current methods focus on multi-omics data integration. However, techniques either lose key biological information or are not scalable for large-scale analyses. 

The project aims to develop a computational platform for integrating single-cell genomic, spatial and metabolic data, focusing on:

• Graph Neural Network Development: To merge single-cell data types at the genomic level, creating shared representations and capturing interrelations.
• Integrative Model for Genomic and Metabolic Data: This model considers metabolic states within a multi-omics cellular system, integrating with genome-scale metabolic models for accurate predictions.
• Method Validation: Applying the developed method to real-world scenarios, such as fungal product exploration and cancer progression, to evaluate its effectiveness

The integration of single-cell genomic and metabolic data holds immense potential for accelerating scientific discoveries. In oncology, it could lead to the identification of novel therapeutic targets and a better understanding of cancer heterogeneity. 

Your role will primarily be to perform computational modelling, write scientific publications, as well as take 30 ECTS points of relevant PhD courses as required in Danish PhD programs.

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

We also ask that you are motivated by working in an international environment with colleagues and partners from all over the world. Added to this, the CV of the ideal candidate comprises: 

• Experience programming in Python
• Workflow/pipeline development and management
• Prototyping in Jupyter notebooks
• Familiarity in deep learning frameworks like pytorch
• Motivation for large-scale genomic data analysis/joining our lab
• A degree in biology/computer science/data science/computational biology/bioinformatics or related
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Ability to successfully work on multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of genomic problems, data types for humans and complex diseases

You can look forward to being part of a leading research and education institution in Europe where on-going development of skills and knowledge is a part of the foundation. You will have great flexibility, as trust and respect are some of the values we build our results on. You will be supervised professionally/have your strong mentoring attention to ensure your professional training.

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

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Shilpa Garg at sgarg@biosustain.dtu.dk. 

You can read more about DTU Biosustain at www.biosustain.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 
Please submit your online application no later than 30 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time). 

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae 
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
• Research statement/plan
• Demonstration of coding/large-scale data analysis skills

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

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Deadline: 2024-03-30 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

DTU Management’s Transport Division invites applications for a 3-year PhD position in the field of driver behaviour and driving culture. The successful candidate will join the Human Behaviour section and will work under the supervision of Assistant Professor Felix Siebert, Assistant Professor Ravi Seshadri, and Professor Sonja Haustein.

The PhD will investigate the impact of cultural factors on driver behaviour using a combined questionnaire survey and driving simulator methodology in case-studies carried out in Denmark and India. Existing driver behaviour models will be used to explain inter-participant differences in behaviour, and models will be extended to include potential behavioural relations to differences in driving culture. In addition to simulator experiments, subjective data on driving norms, social responsibility, and adherence to driving laws will be collected in an online questionnaire survey in Denmark and India.

The project is a strategic collaboration between the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and its Alliance Network partner Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB). You will be based at DTU and will receive your PhD from there. You will visit IITB for a fully funded one semester research stay in Mumbai, India.

You will be a member of the Human Behaviour section at the Department for Technology, Management and Economics (DTU Management) at the Technical University of Denmark. You will work under the supervision of Assistant Professor Felix Siebert, Professor Sonja Haustein, and Assistant Professor Ravi Seshadri (Transportation Systems Modelling section). Further supervision is provided by Professor Nagendra Rao Velaga and Professor Vedagiri Perumal from the Civil Engineering Department at IITB.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your primary tasks will be to:

• Familiarize yourself with current driver behaviour models.
• Design experimental driving simulator studies which can be used to incorporate central variables of these models.
• Conduct and analyse driving simulator studies in Denmark and India (with support from IITB colleagues), which assess potential relations between driving culture and driver behaviour.
• Advance the state of knowledge on the impact of driving culture on driver behaviour modelling.
• Write academic papers aimed at high-impact journals.
• Participate in international conferences and workshops.
• Disseminate research results and support teaching as part of the overall PhD education.

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

We are looking for an ambitious, self-organized individual with strong project management and communication skills. In the application you should state in which of the following areas you have experience: driver behaviour modelling, driving simulator research, cross-cultural research, survey design, data collection, and analysis. Proficient English language skills are required.

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

Assessment
The review of applications will begin on 15 March 2024.

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

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

The proposed starting date is 15 May 2024 or by 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 Assistant Professor Felix Siebert (felix@dtu.dk).

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

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

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 15 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

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

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

About the department
The Human Behaviour section and the Transportation Systems Modelling section belong to the Transport division of the Department of Technology, Management and Economics (DTU Management) at DTU. The division conducts research and teaching in the field of traffic and transport planning, with particular focus on road user behaviour modelling and analysis, machine learning, and simulation.

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

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Deadline: 2024-03-15 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

The Department of Chemistry at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is seeking a talented PhD student to contribute to our exciting CO2 capture and storage (CCS) project “Interactions between impure CO2 and reservoir rock at fluid-formation interface.” 

The project belongs to the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks (DN) Programme MISSION-CCS – Material Science Innovation for Accelerated, Sustainable and Safe Implementation of Carbon Capture and Storage. MISSION-CCS presents a timely and unique doctoral network designed to deliver the next generation of highly trained researchers and entrepreneurs in the field of material science, specifically focused towards accelerating implementation of carbon capture and storage CCS technologies worldwide and ensuring the sustainable and safe operation of existing and future CCS systems. MISSION-CCS will train 13 Doctoral Candidate Researchers (DCRs) hosted by DTU (Denmark), NTNU (Norway), INSA Lyon (France), and University of Leeds (UK). The advertised position is for DCR7.

Responsibilities and qualifications
The project is intended to better understand and describe the interactions between injected impure CO2 and reservoir rock mainly at the injection interface. It will investigate the long-term effects of impure CO2 injection on the formation integrity through core flood or batch reaction tests. Ex-situ analysis of core samples (tomography, microscopy, etc.) will be used before and after the tests to inspect the change in core samples after long-time fluid-rock interaction. The geochemical effects caused by impure CO2, especially SOx, NOx, and amine carry-over, will be detected by analysing the effluent. Bespoke reactive-transport modelling will be used to interpret the core flood or batch reaction results, and reservoir simulation coupled with geochemical reactions will be used to provide scaled-up analysis for the near-wellbore region.  The expected results include core flood tests for long-time impure CO2 injection, detailed analysis of the effects of SOx, NOx, amine carry-over on reservoir core in terms of geochemical reactions and surface effects, and finally, reactive-transport modelling of the interactions between impure CO2 and reservoir rock under multiphase flow at the core plug scale and the near wellbore scale.

The PhD candidate will be supervised by Dr. Wei Yan at DTU Chemistry and Dr. Nicolas Bovet at DTU Offshore. As required by the MSCA Doctoral Networks Programme, secondments to consortium partners will be an essential and integral part of the programme. The researcher will have his research secondments at the University of Leeds in the UK and Equinor in Norway. The PhD project will provide the candidate with specialized skills in the aforementioned research area as well as a systematic understanding of the material science related topics in the whole CCS chain, thus an excellent preparation for working in the future CCS research or industry.

You must have a two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master’s degree in disciplines like chemical engineering, applied chemistry, petroleum engineering, or related disciplines. The MSCA Doctoral Networks Programme further requires that all researchers recruited in MISSION-CCS must:

• be doctoral candidates (i.e. not already in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of the recruitment) 
• undertake transnational mobility – researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their date of recruitment.
• Researchers who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but who have not yet formally been awarded the doctoral degree will not be considered eligible.
• For all recruitments, the eligibility of the researcher will be determined at the date of their first recruitment in the action. This status will not evolve over the lifetime of the action, even if they are re-recruited at another beneficiary.

The candidates are expected have the following qualifications:

• A strong interest in experimental measurement and numerical modeling
• Previous experience with mathematical modelling and dynamic numerical simulation
• Skills in computer programming
• Experiences with chemical analysis is an advantage.
• Knowledge on thermodynamics and phase equilibrium is an advantage.

Approval and Enrolment 
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see 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. We expect to start the position latest September 2024.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Wei Yan, tel.: +45 4525 2379, email: weya@kemi.dtu.dk.

You can read more about Department of Chemistry on www.kemi.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 31 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time). 

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

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

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Deadline: 2024-03-31 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

A fully-funded 3-year PhD position in organic chemistry, photocatalysis, C-H functionalization, and homogeneous enantioselective metal catalysis under the supervision of Associate Professor Søren Kramer is available at the Technical University of Denmark. The project will be performed in the Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Section at DTU Chemistry.

Research in the Kramer group is focused on development of novel methods involving organic chemistry, transition-metal catalysis, photocatalysis, enantioselective catalysis, and C-H functionalization as well as reaction mechanism elucidation. The research group is young and highly ambitious.

Responsibilities and qualifications
We are looking for a very motivated and ambitious candidate for a project within the field of photoinduced transition-metal catalysis for enantioselective C-H functionalizations. The focus will be on methodology development of novel reactions within this field. The work will include organic synthesis of starting materials and reagents, development and optimization of novel organic reactions, as well as substrate scope investigation including isolation and characterization of products. The successful applicant will undertake a four-month stay at AstraZeneca and benefit from both academic and industrial supervisors.

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

Candidates should have a degree in chemistry or chemical engineering and a very strong background in experimental organic chemistry.

Experience with method development and catalysis is an advantage, but not a requirement.

The candidate must be able to work independently, but also participate in collaborations. Good communication skills in written and spoken English are required.

Most importantly, the applicant should strive toward scientific excellence, be highly motivated, ambitious, and hard-working. Only applicants who seek to be among the brightest in their field and to conduct science at the highest international level will be considered.

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

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Associate Professor Søren Kramer (DTU).

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

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

The start date of the position is September 1, 2024.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Questions about the position should be directed to Associate Professor Søren Kramer, email: sokr@kemi.dtu.dk

You can read more about DTU Chemistry at www.kemi.dtu.dk/en and more about the research group at www.sorenkramer.com

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
Please submit your online application no later than 7 March 2024 (23:59 Danish time). 

Applications will be assessed on a continuous basis, so please feel free to apply as soon as you are ready.

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
• 2 recommendation letters or full contact information of 2 academic references
• List of publications and presentations

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.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Deadline: 2024-03-07 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

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We are looking for an ambitious candidate for a PhD project to focus on development of heuristics for stochastic optimization.

You will be responsible for developing fast heuristics or MIP-models for solving two-stage optimization problems, such that many alternatives can be investigated.

As part of the PhD you will be following advanced courses to extend your skills, implement and test algorithms, and learn to write scientific papers. 

Research area and project description
Many important decisions with significant implications for the future of our societies are taken under uncertainty, without a full picture of how the different variables the decisions are based on will change over time. For example, the ongoing green transition requires large and urgent societal investments in new energy modes, infrastructure and technology. But the decisions span over a long time-horizon, and there is high uncertainty about future energy prices and demand, and the capacity of renewable resources to replace fossil fuels.

Several classical mathematical tools are used to support decision making under uncertainty, including stochastic optimization and robust optimization. However, with these traditional models it can be difficult to solve optimization problems defined on a large number of scenarios. This means that generally only a small set of scenarios is considered, leading to less well-founded decisions.

In the ERC-funded DECIDE project we will completely rethink the way complex stochastic optimization problems are solved. Instead of solving them based on a fixed set of forecasted scenarios, we will use an iterative process that allows us to generate a palette of near-optimal solutions. Knowing the full spectrum of possible choices enables a much broader discussion of investments, leading to a more transparent and inclusive decision process. The developed models will be tested on data from energy investment models, as well as transport infrastructure problems.

You will join a strong academic team at DTU Management’s Management Science division. Three PhD students and four PostDocs will work on the project, as well as several international experts in operations research.

The project is headed by Professor David Pisinger who has published several papers in the field, and who has supervised more than 30 PhD students.

DECIDE is funded by the European Research Council (ERC-2022-ADG).

Responsibilities and qualifications
As part of the DECIDE project you will be working on developing next generation of tools for decision making under uncertainty. You must:

• Have experience in developing fast algorithms for hard combinatorial optimisation problems.
• Know MIP-models and how to solve them with CPLEX / Gurobi.
• Have knowledge about implementation of metaheuristics.
• Possess some basic knowledge about machine learning and AI would be good, to improve collaboration with other work packages.
• Be passionate for research and for pushing the scientific frontiers.
• Have excellent programming skills.
• Have good collaboration skills.
• Be fluent in English, spoken as well as written.

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.

It would be an advantage if you have taken some courses in stochastic optimization or advanced algorithms.

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

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by two representatives from DTU Management.

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

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

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

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor, David Pisinger (DTU), tel.: +45 4525 4555, email: dapi@dtu.dk. 

You can read more about DTU Management at www.man.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 8 March 2024 at 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 research statement (2-3 pages) explaining your ideas and relevant literature.

Applicants not providing all the above material will not be considered.

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

About us 
DTU Management conducts excellent research in the intersection between management, technology and economics. We develop solutions in close cooperation with companies and public authorities. Our research aims at strengthening welfare, productivity, and sustainability within society. A key element is the role of technology and its interaction with industry and individuals. The department is divided into four divisions: Technology & Business Studies, Management Science, Climate & Energy Policy and Transportation Science. The department offers a wide range of courses and programs at bachelor, master and PhD level across DTU’s study programs. The department has around 200 employees, with around half coming from abroad. 

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Deadline: 2024-03-08 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

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Do you want to be part of a team that is discovering new fundamental biological mechanisms involved in development of metabolic and immunological diseases?

An excellent opportunity is available to join Ubiquitin Signalling and Inflammation Lab at the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), for a fully funded 3-year PhD Scholarship. 

About the position and project
We are seeking an ambitious and highly motivated PhD student with a background in molecular cell biology or similar and a strong interest in understanding the molecular basis of signalling pathways in disease. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Associate Professor Rune Busk Damgaard on a project that aims to identify novel regulatory mechanisms in metabolic signalling and how they may be involved in the development of metabolic disease and cancer. Specifically, the PhD student will investigate how ubiquitination regulates metabolic signalling and how cells respond and adapt to metabolic and inflammatory stresses.

The PhD student will use a range of methods, including molecular biology, biochemical assays, functional assays within e.g. cell death and metabolism, and advanced imaging techniques in mammalian cell culture and disease model systems to identify novel ubiquitin-dependent and disease-associated signalling mechanisms in cellular metabolism.

The main tasks in the projects will include:

• Culturing and stimulation of mammalian cells.
• Biochemical analysis of signalling pathways.
• Analysis of protein localisation to organelles or subcellular compartments.
• Analysis of protein posttranslational modifications (e.g. ubiquitination and phosphorylation) in response to metabolic stimuli.
• Analysis of protein-protein interactions and multi-protein complex formation.
• Analysis of cell fate outcomes, including inflammatory gene activation and cell death.
• Contributions to BSc/MSc student supervision and collaborative projects in the laboratory.

The PhD Scholarship is funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark.

The Ubiquitin Signalling and Inflammation Lab uses a combination of molecular cell biology, biochemistry, and quantitative proteomics to unravel the fundamental biological processes that control crosstalk and integration between inflammatory and metabolic signalling pathways. Our ultimate aim is to identify druggable signalling mechanisms that will advance therapy for patients suffering from inflammatory diseases, metabolic disorders, and cancer. 

In the past years, our lab has gained novel insights into how the Met1-linked ubiquitin-specific E3 ubiquitin ligase LUBAC and its counteracting deubiquitinase OTULIN regulate immunologic and metabolic homeostasis and how dysregulation of LUBAC and OTULIN leads to development of autoinflammation, dysmetabolism, and cancer (Damgaard et al., Cell 2016; Damgaard et al., EMBO Mol Med 2019; Damgaard et al., Cell Death Differ 2020; Jahan et al., Cell Death Differ 2021). We are now expanding these efforts to deepen our understanding of how Met1-linked ubiquitin signalling controls cellular responses to metabolic stress and how such pathways and mechanisms may contribute to disease development.

The PhD student will spearhead an ambitious project aiming to identify new molecular mechanisms by which LUBAC and OTULIN regulate the cellular response to metabolic stresses and determine cell fate. Such mechanisms may be druggable and may be involved in the development of metabolic and inflammatory diseases as well as cancer. 

Relevant reading: 

Damgaard et al., Cell (2016): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27523608/

Damgaard et al., EMBO Mol Med (2019): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30804083/

Damgaard et al., Cell Death Differ (2020): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32231246/

Jahan et al., Cell Death Differ (2021): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33441937/

Qualifications and assessment criteria
The successful candidate must:

• hold a two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS points), or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master’s degree, in a relevant subject.
• have an outstanding academic record with a background in for example biomedicine. biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, or immunology.
• be ambitious, curious, and highly motivated.
• have attention to details and good organisational skills.
• have the ability to work in a team as well as independently.
• have excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
• have the persistence to work on challenging tasks and succeed in a competitive research field.

Essential skills and competences:

• Broad background knowledge in cell biology and protein biochemistry
• Practical laboratory experience in cell and/or molecular biology

The ideal candidate will have one or more of these desirable – but not essential – skills and competences:

• Research experience within any or multiple of these fields: cell signalling, metabolic signalling, inflammatory signalling, autophagy, lysosome or mitochondrial biology, or the ubiquitin system,
• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and cell transfection,
• Hands-on experience with biological imaging techniques, e.g. confocal fluorescence microscopy,
• Hands-on experience with immunoblotting (Western blot),
• Hands-on experience with immuno-/affinity precipitation of protein complexes,
• Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques, including PCR, molecular cloning, and mutagenesis,
• Experience with quantitative (image) data analysis and statistics, e.g. using R Studio, Prism, or other relevant software,
• Experience with CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene editing.

About the research group
The successful candidate will join a vibrant,ambitious, and international research team. The Ubiquitin Signalling and Inflammation Lab offers a collaborative, supportive, and dynamic work environment focusing on excellence in research and mentoring. Read more about the lab and our research here: http://bioengineering.dtu.dk/usi

The Ubiquitin Signalling and Inflammation Lab is embedded in the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine, Technical University of Denmark. The department is highly interdisciplinary and a leading department within life sciences in Denmark, covering both fundamental, technological, and applied aspects of biomedical research. The Department offers access to a large suite of state-of-the-art core facilities, including proteomics, bioimaging, biophysics, and structural biology.

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

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Associate Professor Rune Busk Damgaard together with relevant project partners.

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

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

You can read more about career paths at DTU her

Starting date is 1 May 2024 (or as agreed upon by all parties). The position is a full-time position.

Further information
Informal enquiries and requests for further information should be directed to Associate Professor Rune Busk Damgaard (rudam@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 25 February 2024 (23:59 Danish time).

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please ckick “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• A cover letter describing your motivation, ambition, and how your technical skills are suited for the project,
• Detailed curriculum vitae (CV),
• List of publications (if any),
• Names and contact details (including email address and phone number) for two academic references.
• Master’s (M.Sc.) and Bachelor’s (B.Sc.) degree diplomas as well as grade transcripts (in English) including official description of grading scale,

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

The Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (DTU Bioengineering) is an international leader in the areas of biotechnology and biomedicine. Our engineering approach to all aspects of biotechnology and biomedicine positions us as a valuable player with unique competences in a growing bio-based economy and with health systems transforming towards personalized medicine. We have a clear focus on the needs in the life science- and biotech industries and point towards innovation, new businesses, and scientific services for the benefit of society. The department has extensive collaborations with national and international research units and industry. DTU Bioengineering has approx. 400 employees, of which 2/3 are scientific staff. The department is located at DTU Lyngby Campus.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Deadline: 2024-02-25 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Are you interested in developing novel machine learning methodologies that are scalable, reliable and explainable and that can address imminent challenges both within quantum physics and the life-sciences?

As our new colleague, your job will be to develop novel computational frameworks for machine learning by use of tensor network representations. In particular, you will push the boundaries of 

• Scalability, drawing upon recent large-scale TN capabilities in physics.
• Reliability, exploring uncertainty quantification and robust inference in machine learning
• Explainability, leveraging identifiability and unique recovery explored using tensor decompositions within the life-science domain.

A Tensor Network (TN) is a data structure for representing high-dimensional arrays (tensors) in a low-rank format as a sequence of smaller cores, which can be stored and manipulated efficiently. TNs provide promising tools for large-scale machine learning, as they allow for exponential savings in memory and processing time, while often allowing for explainable structure extraction. However, key obstacles remain, preventing their widespread use. These include limitations in terms of reliable large-scale inference, uncertainty quantification, as well as efficient TN structure identification, assessment, and interpretation. You will address these obstacles and demonstrate how the developed tools can address important challenges within quantum physics as well as large-scale life-science data modeling.

Machine learning, programming experience and a curious mind-set 
You are fascinated by machine learning and how computers can learn from data and you have a strong interest in the mathematical foundation of machine learning models. In this position, you will be responsible for developing novel tensor network based machine learning methodologies enabling new approaches for solving supervised but also unsupervised and reinforcement learning problems. You will thereby leverage tensor networks as a computationally efficient and expressive framework that provides a complimentary generic framework to deep learning.

Specifically, we are looking for a profile with the motivation and drive needed for making a difference that matters. You must bring an open mindset and like to create results via collaboration with multiple people with different professional and cultural backgrounds. You are a talented, self-motivated, and team-oriented person who enjoys working on the theoretical foundation of machine learning. In particular, your CV comprises: 

• A strong relevant background within machine learning and mathematics. 
• Extensive experience programming in Python (or Matlab). 
• An active interest or experience in strong collaborations and interdisciplinary work at the intersection between machine learning, physics and life-science data modeling. 
• You must be fluent in English, both speaking and writing and possess excellent communication skills.

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. The PhD further includes interesting opportunities for an external research stay.

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 will be supervised by Professor Morten Mørup at DTU Compute, Section for Cognitive Systems and also closely collaborate with Prof. Rasmus Bro and Assoc. Prof. Michael Kastoryano at the University of Copenhagen Department of Food Science and Department of Computer Science respectively. The position is financed by the Novo Nordisk Foundation Data Science Collaborative Grant “Tensor Networks for Data Science”.

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

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Professor Morten Mørup (DTU Compute).

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

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

Starting data is 1 April 2024 (or according to mutual agreement). 

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information 
Professor Morten Mørup (DTU Compute) at mmor@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 the 29 February 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

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

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

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

DTU Compute
DTU Compute is a unique and internationally recognized academic department with 385 employees and 11 research sections spanning the science disciplines mathematics, statistics, computer science, and engineering. We conduct research, teaching and innovation of high international standard – producing new knowledge and technology-based solutions to societal challenges. We have a long-term involvement in applied and interdisciplinary research, big data and data science, artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT), smart and secure societies, smart manufacturing, and life science. At DTU Compute we believe in a diverse workplace with a flexible work-life balance.

Section for Cognitive Systems 
The position is in the Section for Cognitive Systems at DTU Compute, the Technical University of Denmark, which is a top Danish machine learning group. Both salary and working conditions are excellent. The group is a down-to-earth and fun place to be. Most group members live in Copenhagen, which is often named as the best city in the world to live, and for good reasons. It’s world renowned for food, beer, art, music, architecture, the Scandinavian “hygge”, and much more. Parental leave is generous and child-care is excellent and cheap.  You can read more at Section for Cognitive Systems – DTU Compute.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

Deadline: 2024-02-29 at 23:59
Unit: dtu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.