{"id":6381,"date":"2013-10-08T00:57:17","date_gmt":"2013-10-08T00:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/africa-and-science.com\/?p=6381"},"modified":"2013-10-08T02:36:39","modified_gmt":"2013-10-08T02:36:39","slug":"civil-engineering-a-phd-scholarship-is-available-at-dtu-denmark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africa-and-science.com\/?p=6381","title":{"rendered":"Civil Engineering : A PhD scholarship is available at DTU (Denmark)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Drapeau<\/a>PhD scholarship in In-Situ Burning of Crude Oils under Arctic Conditions<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A PhD scholarship is available at DTU Civil Engineering in the field In-Situ Burning of Crude Oils. The project is funded by a grant from The Danish Council for Independent Research \u2013 Technology and Production Sciences to investigate the ignition and burning mechanisms and assess the environmental impact of In-Situ Burning.
\nThe anticipated starting time is December 2013.<\/p>\n

\nResponsibilities and tasks <\/strong>The PhD project will include both the \u201cfire science\u201d and the \u201cenvironmental science\u201d aspects of ISB in cold climates. The primary objectives are to evaluate the ignition mechanisms and the burning rate of oils on ice experimentally and to assess the environmental impact (e.g. on microorganisms, wildlife) of the residues through sample analysis. The goal is to improve the strategies and the net environmental benefit of, and thereby the success of, oil clean-up after an accidental spill. It is expected that a forecasting model that enables assessment of the feasibility of the technique at full scale will be developed based on the experiments.
\nThe project will be supervised by Associate Professor Grunde Jomaas (main supervisor), Dr. Janne Fritt-Rasmussen (DCE, co-supervisor) and Associate Professor Ali Rangwala (WPI, co-supervisor).
\nQualifications <\/strong>Candidates should have a master’s degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master’s degree in engineering.
\nA strong experimental background is preferred, and a full command of the English language is required.
\nApproval and Enrolment <\/strong>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. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide<\/a>.
\nAssessment <\/strong>The assessment of the applicants will be made by Associate Professor Grunde Jomaas.
\nWe offer <\/strong>We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.
\nSalary and appointment terms <\/strong>The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.
\nFurther information <\/strong>Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Grunde Jomaas (DTU Civil Engineering),
\ngrujo@byg.dtu.dk<\/a>
\nPlease do not send applications to this e-mail address, instead apply online as described below. <\/strong> Application <\/strong>Please submit your online application no later than 15 October 2013<\/strong>.
\nApplications must be submitted as one pdf file<\/strong> containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link \u00ab\u00a0Apply online,\u00a0\u00bb fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one pdf file<\/strong>. The file must include:<\/p>\n