Are you holding Master’s degree and looking for fully funded PhD positions? Technical University of Denmark, Denmark invites online application for multiple funded PhD Programs / fully funded PhD positions in various research areas.
Candidates interested in fully funded PhD positions can check the details and may apply as soon as possible. Interested and eligible applicants may submit their online application for PhD programs via the University’s Online Application Portal.
1. Fully Funded PhD Position in Atmospheric Urban Greenhouse Gas
Summary of PhD Program:
You will contribute to the construction, test and application of the new multiple gas, tall tower turbulent gas flux observation system for the main long-living GHG: CO2, CH4 and N2O and other relevant indicator gasses, which is based on the eddy covariance technology. The scientific novelty lies in the attribution of the measured fluxes to processes in the city and to identify GHG emission dynamics and hotspots and hot moments as well as CO2 sequestration sites and processes. We aim at providing scientific data to determine the actual GHG emissions, which will show in the long-term the success of the green transition towards sustainable development in Denmark.
Application Deadline: 09/30/2023
2. Fully Funded PhD Position in Spectroscopy
Summary of PhD Program:
The aim of the PhD project is to combine novel laser and interferometric THz cluster spectroscopic investigations with advanced quantum chemical modeling approaches in the exploration of the driving forces associated with fundamental (bio)molecular recognition mechanisms for organic molecules with functional groups representative for biological systems. The non-covalent intermolecular forces stabilizing weakly bound cluster molecules are much weaker than covalent bonds and the class of transitions associated with large-amplitude intermolecular vibrational motion introduced by molecular complexation is observed in the technologically challenging THz spectral region. THz spectral signatures of weakly bound cluster molecules will enable the characterization of intermolecular potential energy landscapes involved in the molecular recognition mechanisms with unprecedented accuracy and yield rigorous benchmarks for quantum chemical methodologies and molecular docking tools.
Application Deadline: 10/01/2023
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3. Fully Funded PhD Position in Environmental effects of maritime activities
Summary of PhD Program:
The aim of this PhD is to create a mechanistic understanding of the cumulative stressor effects, organismal tolerances and the role of environmental factors, which are needed to assess the environmental risks of shipping under global change. The project may focus on the potential effects of spills and operational discharges of new types of fuels (such as ammonium and methanol), emerging contaminants (such as lubricants) or different types of sewage water discharges, although also other types of chemical stressors can be considered. Since the ecosystem effects of contaminants are likely to vary considerably depending on the environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, productivity, salinity or pH) and the tolerances of species, considering the traits of the species and properties of the receiving ecosystem are an important aspect of the project.
Application Deadline: 11/15/2023
4. Fully Funded PhD Position in Functional Cementitious Composites for Structural Health Monitoring
Summary of PhD Program:
We are looking for a curious, enthusiastic colleague who has an interest in the fundamentals of cementitious composites and making them functional, solving challenges and working together to meet the projects’ goals. As a part of this project, your responsibilities will encompass the following tasks:
Experimental work on the development and optimization of novel self-healing and self-sensing cementitious composites.
Multi-scale characterization of cementitious materials using, e.g., X-ray-based techniques, electrical measurements, physiomechancial testing.
Organic and inorganic chemistry (analysis/synthesis).
Close collaboration with an interdisciplinary team,
Application Deadline: 10/15/2023
5. Fully Funded PhD Position in materials catalytic CO2 conversion
Summary of PhD Program:
Our research focuses on C1-chemistry and catalysis for the sustainable production of fuels and chemicals. The aim of the PhD projects is to synthesize materials that are highly active in selective catalytic CO2 hydrogenations. Your role will be to synthesize well-defined nanoparticle catalysts and test their activity in various gas-phase reactions, including reverse water-gas shift, dry reforming, and CO2 methanation. Furthermore, you characterize the materials using various ex-situ and in-situ techniques and draft scientific publications. As our new colleague, you will join a small research team that is part of the Centre for Catalysis and Sustainable Chemistry and the research group of Professor Søren Kegnæs. Here, you will experience a diverse and international research environment with friendly and supportive colleagues who work hard to move the green transition forward.
Application Deadline: 10/09/2023
6. Fully Funded PhD Position in Ultrafast X-Ray Studies Next-Generation Battery Materials
Summary of PhD Program:
The positions at DTU Physics are centered around ultrafast (femtoseconds to nanoseconds) X-ray experiments using synchrotrons and XFELs, with a focus on charge injection, ion transfer, and structural dynamics in realistic and model systems for Li-rich compounds. The positions will span experimental efforts at large scale X-ray facilities, handling and reduction of very large data sets, data analysis, and simulations of X-ray scattering and spectroscopy signatures of dynamic processes in battery materials. The theoretical/ simulation efforts are supported by project partners from DTU Energy, and the experimental efforts are supported by project partners from European XFEL.
Application Deadline: 09/28/2023
7. Fully Funded PhD Position in Multiscale Modeling of Surface Deformation in Metal Forming
Summary of PhD Program:
The PhD project will focus on simulation of surface deformation and roughening during metal forming. This requires multiscale modeling involving continuum simulation at process level and crystal plasticity at microscale to account for roughening due to the grain structure. Corresponding experiments will be conducted to validate the simulations and provide further understanding of the physical phenomena.
Application Deadline: 10/08/2023
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8. Fully Funded PhD Position in Supramolecular and Bioorganic Chemistry
Summary of PhD Program:
The project will explore the use of enzyme-catalysed reactions in templated dynamic covalent synthesis – combining supramolecular chemistry and enzymology in a biotechnological approach to oligosaccharide synthesis. This methodology will be used towards the synthesis of novel oligosaccharide-based macrocycles, foldamers and mechanically interlocked structures.
Application Deadline: 09/25/2023
9. Fully Funded PhD Position in mammalian cell and bioprocess engineering
Summary of PhD Program:
At a more personal level, you will get the opportunity to learn state-of-the-art genetic engineering technology and methods related to synthetic biotechnology. You will also have the opportunity to learn how to develop a bioprocess using new mammalian platforms and how to integrate design of experiment (DOE) and multi-omics approaches. You must be open to learning new information within the biology and engineering domains, as well as be open to contributing with your expertise and ideas at our regular group meetings. You will be building the foundation for world-class scientific results.
Application Deadline: 09/22/2023
10. Fully Funded PhD Position in Nanoparticle Catalysts
Summary of PhD Program:
The interdisciplinary approach aims at relating the atomic-scale structure, dynamics and functions of isolated, single nanoparticles in both thermal catalysis and electrocatalysis as a radical new approach for developing new and more efficient catalysts needed to tackle the environmental challenges of our time. In the autumn 2023, VISION’s new one-of-a-kind electron microscope will be housed in DTU’s new “Climate Challenge Laboratory” building. The new laboratory will host the VISION center, the Surface Physics and Catalysis section, the CatTheory section and the newly established Pioneer Center, CAPeX, as a vibrant collaborative research environment with internationally leading scientists in the fields of catalysis and power-to-X.
Application Deadline: 09/25/2023
11. Fully Funded PhD Position in Molecular Cell-factory Engineering
Summary of PhD Program:
If you join this project you will become part of the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability (DTU Biosustain), which is a world leading interdisciplinary research center that develops new knowledge and technology to support the production of bio-chemicals using microbial production hosts called cell factories. You will also join DTU Biosustain’s PhD school and participate in its courses and activities. You will have research stay at another university or company as part of your PhD training and research activities. The PhD study further comprises courses equivalent to 30 ECTS credits.
Application Deadline: 09/14/2023
12. Fully Funded PhD Position in ice-sheet modelling
Summary of PhD Program:
Your overall focus will be to strengthen the department’s competencies within modeling ice flow and use a variety of observations to assess models, which is central to DTU Space’s strategic effort in the area of geodesy. You will be affiliated to the division of geodesy and earth observations, which is one of the six divisions comprising DTU Space. You will work in close collaboration with colleagues at both DTU, and with academic partners in both Denmark (GEUS), as well as abroad. To follow the DTU program you will be granted a unique study environment, together with several PhDs and Post Docs in related fields.
Application Deadline: 10/06/2023
13. Fully Funded PhD Position in Catalytic Upgrading of Biomass Pyrolysis Oil
Summary of PhD Program:
Fast pyrolysis is a fairly simple and efficient way to convert solid biomass such as wood and agricultural waste to a liquid fuel in high yield. The liquid fuel however has adverse properties such as low heating value, low pH/high acidity and poor storage stability due to the high oxygen content. To obtain a high quality liquid fuel that can be used for heavy transport and aviation the oxygen must be removed by hydrotreating. A main challenge in standard hydrotreating of the pyrolysis oil is the poor thermal stability of the oil that leads to fast coking/deactivation of catalysts and plugging of the reactor. The aim of the PhD project is to develop a continuous catalytic process involving a stirred tank reactor that allows for un-interrupted production of oxygen-free high quality liquid hydrocarbon fuel.
Application Deadline: 09/22/2023
14. Fully Funded PhD Position in single-cell proteomics and Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Summary of PhD Program:
The PhD project, which is fully funded, is part of the department’s major long-term strategy to combine experimental and computational approaches to establish scp-MS as a routine tool for deciphering cell heterogeneity in complex biological systems. The focus of the project is applying scp-MS to primary Acute Myeloid Leukemia patient samples, to decipher the cellular heterogeneity within these leukemia hierarchies and better understand the differentiation trajectories that exist. The work is conducted in close collaboration with the University of Copenhagen and Rigshospitalet.
Application Deadline: 09/18/2023
15. Fully Funded PhD Position in microalgae production for shellfish hatchery
Summary of PhD Program:
Your PhD project is integrated in the LTA BOOST project https://lta-boost.dtu.dk/en/ for which the overall goal is to develop Low Trophic species Aquaculture (LTA) in Danish waters. In your PhD project you will provide new tools and technologies to upscale cost-efficient and sustainable production of feed for shellfish in hatchery. Food production in shellfish hatchery represents up to 25-60% of the costs. Traditionally, mix of monoculture of few common microalgae species are produced to feed shellfish. However, shellfish performances in the hatchery suggest that monoculture mix lacks nutrients that could be provided by a diversified microalgal and bacterial community. Besides, stored broodstock in hatchery as well as recently produced spat in micronursery require large amount of food and low-cost technologies transferable to low-tech hatcheries.
Application Deadline: 10/15/2023
16. Fully Funded PhD Position in Quantum Photonics Reservoir Computing
Summary of PhD Program:
Data is becoming the key resource of the 21st century and this is putting an enormous strain on computational capacity around the world. A slow-down in improving the efficiency of digital computers is now showing up as an alarming increase in energy consumption. This is particularly visible in machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) applications that require massive parallelism. Not only may this limit access to computing power in developing parts of the world, it is also a gloomy challenge due to the environmental impact of the big-data revolution. QUARCOM’s goal is to face such challenge by combining theory and experimental expertise to push the frontier of computing platforms and quantum technologies.
Application Deadline: 09/30/2023
17. Fully Funded PhD Position in Self-Configurable Devices for Oral Drug Delivery
Summary of PhD Program:
In the IDUN section at DTU Health Tech, we have explored novel devices that can increase the systemic uptake of e.g. peptide drugs by facilitating an intimate contact between the active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and the intestinal epithelium. As an example, we have developed a self-unfolding elastomeric foil which can be triggered in the small intestine. In broader terms, self-configurable devices are characterized by their ability to change shape in order to facilitate close proximity between API and the intestinal epithelium. Such devices must be contained in the limited inner volume of size 00-000 capsules. Upon triggering in the small intestine or colon they must unfold or swell and mediate a substantial pressure against the intestinal lining.
Application Deadline: 10/01/2023
18. Fully Funded PhD Position in Cryptography
Summary of PhD Program:
We are looking for a bright, ambitious, and motivated PhD student to join the cryptography group in the Cybersecurity Engineering Section at DTU Compute in the Copenhagen region of Denmark. The 3-year PhD position will preferably start on 1 January 2024. The goal of the PhD project is to improve the state of threshold post-quantum cryptography. You will join the growing cryptography team at DTU and be able to work with researchers in- and outside of the Copenhagen region and Denmark.
Application Deadline: 10/01/2023
19. Fully Funded PhD Position in Computational Neuroimaging with Diffusion MRI
Summary of PhD Program:
Your main focus will be on developing biophysical models of the microscopic brain tissue composition (neurons, axons, myelin, and other microstructures). These models are formulas that predict the dMRI signal measured at each voxel. Once your model is applied to the measured signal, we can extract some relevant parameters like: how many axons and cells are there at a specific location? What are their sizes? Is there myelin covering axons or is it absent, perhaps due to disease? We can then pack back this information into several 3D images that would help a doctor formulate a diagnosis. To do so, not only does your model need to be capable of providing such information (linear/non-linear optimization? Deep/Machine learning regression?), but also you need to carefully plan how to acquire the data from the MRI scanner (the measured signal must be sensitive to these parameters in the first place).
Application Deadline: 09/15/2023
20. Fully Funded PhD Position in CO2 Storage Research
Summary of PhD Program:
In this project, we aim to advance CO2 storage simulation technology by combining state-of-the-art equilibrium calculation algorithms with compositional simulation. We intend to take advantage of the recent development in simultaneous chemical and phase equilibrium calculation to improve the speed and reliability of CO2 storage simulation significantly. The candidates will work on integrating the novel chemical and phase equilibrium calculation algorithm into an in-house compositional simulator to simulate CO2 storage in both saline aquifers and depleted petroleum reservoirs. This requires robust and efficient calculation of multiphase equilibrium in dynamic simulation. The developed simulator will be applied to analyze both near-wellbore and reservoir-scale problems.
Application Deadline: 09/17/2023
21. Fully Funded PhD Position in computational biology/ bioinformatics
Summary of PhD Program:
The Novo Nordisk Foundation for Biosustainability (DTU Biosustain) at the Technical University of Denmark is seeking highly motivated PhD candidates with an interest in deep learning and bioinformatics approaches for sustainability and human health. If your areas of interest and competence are genomic big data science and software development, and you are looking to gain experience while working on projects that will make an impact on the world, this is your chance. Your personal efforts will enable and accelerate works towards development of new environment friendly products, new medical treatments, climate friendly farming, etc by applying/developing tools /pipeline of Big Data, AI and bioinformatics for the life sciences. All code that you will develop will have a permissive open-source license (e.g., MIT), hosted on GitHub, and will be promoted at the international level via publications and conferences.
Application Deadline: 10/15/2023
22. Fully Funded PhD Position in Social Sustainability of Algorithms in Chronic Pain Management
Summary of PhD Program:
The successful applicant will be based in the division Technology & Business Studies and conduct a qualitative research project about how people living with chronic pain use algorithmic tools in their care. Chronic pain is notoriously difficult to treat as it is subjective and often unpredictable. In this context, algorithmic systems promise to ‘read out’ patterns and insights from patient generated or passively collected data. While such tools promise to support patients, there are also issues that pose challenges to their social sustainability related to the misrecognition of patient knowledge, the illness experience, and data work.
Application Deadline: 10/01/2023
23. Fully Funded PhD Position in computational chemistry
Summary of PhD Program:
The successful applicant will carry out detailed quantum-chemical studies of organic photoactive molecules exhibiting the inversion of singlet and triplet states; thereby, violating the Hund’s rule. The work will involve state-of-the-art molecular modeling techniques, both for quantitative electronic structure calculations and qualitative wave function analysis. A qualified applicant will have a demonstrated aptitude for computational and theoretical chemistry research. Working knowledge of quantum chemistry at the MSc level and of a modern computer programming language is expected.
Application Deadline: 09/24/2023
24. Fully Funded PhD Position in climate change population genomics
Summary of PhD Program:
The overall purpose of the PhD project is to develop novel approaches to integrate genomic information with spatial management and conservation of biodiversity in collaboration with resource management practitioners at national and regional level. The successful student will apply a comparative population genomics approach and will, in collaboration with other project participants, take advantage of integrated information across multiple aquatic taxa (e.g. fish, shellfish, plants) and combine genomic data already available with new data produced in the project. We will conduct climate change vulnerability predictions and integrate information about ecological connectivity through collaboration in the project.
Application Deadline: 09/15/2023
25. Fully Funded PhD Position in Fish Ecology & Biology
Summary of PhD Program:
Movements and migrations are a fundamental aspect of the life history of many animals. In fish, this has often been regarded as an adaptive behaviour for increasing growth, survival, reproductive success, and hence overall fitness, but is notoriously difficult to study. This is especially true for highly migratory species such as salmonids and tunas. However, new advanced methods in biotelemetry, genomics, physiology and many other tools provide unprecedented insights and resolution on movements and migrations, particularly if these tools are combined. Migratory fish can also be somewhat more vulnerable to threats like climate change so these tools can also help us identify the ways and extent to which fish are vulnerable to stressors (e.g., catch-and-release, changes in temperature).
Application Deadline: 09/15/2023
26. Fully Funded PhD Position in Catalyst Development
Summary of PhD Program:
This PhD project aims to develop atomically dispersed metal electrocatalysts that will enable the electrochemical production of hydrogen peroxide through the reduction of oxygen using renewable electricity. This reaction is critical to decarbonizing the hydrogen peroxide production industry, which currently generates over 20 million tons of greenhouse gases and 55 million tons of chemical waste annually. To achieve this objective, we’ll deeply integrate experimental and computational studies in catalyst development. In addition to this PhD position with the focus on experimental studies, we’ll post a second PhD position soon focusing on theoretical studies.
Application Deadline: 10/15/2023
27. Fully Funded PhD Position in microstructural engineering
Summary of PhD Program:
The successful candidate will work on the fabrication of nacre inspired ceramic composites using various shaping techniques like tape casting, slip casting, freeze drying and colloidal processing. The work will also aim at the synthesis of ceramics with specific morphology. The processing strategies will be developed for obtaining specific hierarchical microstructure like that of nacre. The green ceramics will then be subjected to high temperature using spark plasma sintering. The sintered ceramics will be evaluated for microstructure and mechanical robustness at room and high temperature. A combination of fracture strength and toughness with R-curve behavior will be analyzed from the data obtained from the mechanical characterization.
