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PhD Scholarship: DTU Chemical Engineering

PhD scholarship in Methane Production and Carbon Capture through Hydrate Swapping at the DTU Chemical Eng., TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF DENMARK

DTU Chemical Engineering invites applications for a three year PhD position in Methane production and carbon capture through hydrate swapping.

Project description

1. The problem of using carbon dioxide to produce the vast resources of natural gas locked up as solid gas hydrates in permafrost and oceanic margin zones.
2. The natural gas hydrates are converted to CO₂hydrates, thereby storing CO₂ (the major greenhouse gas) while simultaneously releasing natural gas.

Responsibilities and tasks

This project will involve thermodynamic and kinetic modeling of gas hydrate systems and processes as well as molecular simulation, for example to probe the formation of CO₂ hydrate and dissociation of CH₄ hydrate in a production/storage scenario.

Required Qualifications

1. Candidates should have a master’s degree in chemical engineering

2. Have a strong background in computer modelling and simulation.

Assessment: The assessment will be Assoc. Prof. Nicolas von Solms and Assoc. Prof. Alexander Shapiro.

Salary: Appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The period of employment is three years.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Nicolas von Solms, nvs@kt.dtu.dk.

Application Procedure

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

3. A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
4. Curriculum vitae
5. Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma