The Department of Physics is focusing on research in physics areas of fundamental interest and with clear application and innovation potentials. We embrace projects that are curiosity driven and projects that are closely related to strategic agendas in society. We have strong cross-disciplinary collaborations within DTU, with leading international universities and facilities, and with private companies.
DTU Physics has the main responsibility for the Physics and Nanotechnology educations and for the Introductory Physics course for the majority of DTU’s students. We focus on strengthening the experimental part in all courses, e.g. through hands-on exercises in Nanoteket where we also welcome high school students and other guests. Starting date is flexible, but no later than November 2015.
The subject of the PhD project must be within one of the main research areas of the department:
Atomic scale materials design
Experimental surface and nanomaterials physics
Quantum physics and information technology
Fusion and plasma physics
Neutrons and x-rays for materials physics
Qualifications
Candidates should have a master’s degree in Physics or a similar relevant degree with an academic level equivalent to the master’s degree in engineering.
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 – in this case in the Physics, Mathematics and Informatics program. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU 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
Please submit your online application no later than April 28, 2015.
Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply online,” fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
Curriculum vitae
Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (an official translation into English)
Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)
Please specify the relevant research area(s) for your application (max 2) – see list above.
Only complete applications submitted to the electronic submission system will be considered.
Further information
Head of Department Jane Hvolbæk Nielsen, tel: +45 45 25 32 22, email: jane@fysik.dtu.dk.
You can read more about DTU Physics on www.fysik.dtu.dk/english.
Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master’s degree, but cannot begin before having received it.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
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