Denmark: 2 PhD scholarships in heterogeneous nanoparticle catalysis

Deadline: 11th Nov. 2012

Two PhD fellowships are now available in the Centre for Catalysis and Sustainable Chemistry (CSC) at DTU Chemistry, Technical University of Denmark. CSC is applying an application-oriented research strategy and employs currently about 20 PhD students and post docs in an international environment. 

Job descriptionYou will be engaged in development of sintering stable heterogeneous nanoparticle catalysts for environmental applications. The project will be linked to collaborative research projects in the centre with other university partners and chemical industry and involve inorganic synthesis mainly zeolite synthesis, structural characterization, and catalyst testing. You will be performing synthesis, characterization and catalytic tests of the nanoparticle catalysts using a number of different techniques. QualificationsCandidates should have a master's degree or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering. The candidate should have a strong background in experimental chemistry and commitment to research. The ideal candidate has a background in catalysis, inorganic chemistry and zeolite synthesis.
Candidates should have 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 both written and spoken English are expected. ApplicationWe must have your online application by 11 November 2012. Please use the electronic submission system: open the link "apply online" (or in Danish “ANSØG ONLINE”), fill in the application form and attach the following documents; 
a) A letter motivating the application (cover letter)b) Curriculum vitae including references.c) Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diplomad) Conversion of grade averages to Danish grades (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet for the conversion 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, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. Further information For further information about this project, please contact Assistant Professor Søren Kegnæs, skk@kemi.dtu.dk, (+45) 4525 2402  Please do NOT send applications to this e-mail address, but use the electronic submission system - see above. 
You can read more about the Centre for Catalysis and Sustainable Chemistry on csc.kemi.dtu.dk or the Department of Chemistry on kemi.dtu.dk.