Do you want to help develop innovative and environmentally friendly energy technologies for the future?
The Fuel Cells and Solid State Chemistry Division at Risø DTU is among the world’s research leaders in solid oxide electrolysis and fuel cells – a technology for clean and efficient conversion of electricity to fuels and fuels to electricity. In addition we have activities within a number of related topics in energy conversion and functional ceramics.
Project description
The PhD scholarship is part of a Swiss – Danish cooperation project between the company Climeworks LLC in Zurich, the Professorship in Renewable Energy Carriers at ETH Zurich and The Fuel Cells and Solid State Chemistry Division at Risoe DTU. The objective of the project is to combine the CO2 capture from air with the co-electrolysis of CO2 and H2O using renewable electricity, to produce CO and H2 for further processing into CO2-neutral liquid hydrocarbon fuels. The first phase of the PhD project will be to perform analyses to a find suitable integration technology, and the second phase is an experimental proof of concept.
Qualifications
- Master degree in engineering, materials science, physics, chemistry or similar
- preferably a strong background in electrochemistry and catalysis
- ability to work independently, to plan and carry out complicated tasks, and to be a part of a large, dynamic group
- good communication skills in English, both written and spoken
We offer
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.
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 of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see theDTU PhD Guide.
Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.
Application
We must have your online application by 11 December 2011. Please open the link "apply online" and fill in the application form and attach the following documents;
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
- Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)
Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
Further information
Please contact Research Professor Mogens Mogensen, +45 2132 6622, for further information.
Additional information about Risø DTU and the Fuel Cells and Solid State Chemistry Department can be found on risoe.dtu.dk.