PhD Scholarship: DTU Chemical Engineering 1113 views

PhD scholarship in Plastic Pyrolysis and Product Characterization at DTU Chemical Engineering, Technical University Of Denmark (DTU)

Overview

The CHEC Research Centre at the Chemical Engineering Department invites applications for a PhD. The PhD project will be carried out at the Biomass Gasification Group (BGG) within the CHEC Research Centre.

Project: Recycling of plastic waste is gaining more attention and it presents an alternative to combustion or disposal of plastic waste. Some types of plastics, such as PMMA and PEX are not applicable for direct recycling and often it is impossible to separate different plastic types from other waste fractions. In such cases pyrolysis may be an attractive method to recycle plastic waste by converting it to chemicals and fuels.

Required Qualifications

Candidates should have

1. a two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS points) in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year
2. knowledge and/or experience with thermochemical conversion of biomass or waste materials
3. knowledge and/or experience with process optimization and product characterization (gas, oil, char)
4. excellent laboratory skills
5. the Ability to work independently, plan and carry out experiments, be part of a dynamic group
6. good communication skills in English, both written and spoken

Assessment

The assessment of the applicants will be made by Jesper Ahrenfeldt.

Fellowship 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.

Application Procedure

Please submit your complete online application no later than 6 June 2019 (local time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. The file must include:

1. A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
4. Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system