Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology\u00a0invites applications for a 3-year PhD Scholarship in Nanoscale Imaging of the Aqueous Processes of Precipitation, Dispersion, and Imbibition.<\/p>\n
Heterogeneous processes in aqueous environments are fundamental for a wealth of industrial and natural processes. However, precipitation, imbibition, and dispersion of both liquid and solid phases in water are very difficult to image as they are initiated on the nanoscale.<\/p>\n
The aim of this project is to develop new nanoscale imaging methods with emphasis on microfluidic chip-based methods and electron microscopy, for imaging of these processes in model systems and to test their performance compared to other imaging methods and relevant samples from industrial collaborators.<\/p>\n
The two main application cases are:<\/p>\n
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The project is jointly financed by DTU\u2019s Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology, the Centre for Electron Nanoscopy (CEN), and the Center for Energy Resources Engineering (CERE) and involves collaboration with industry. Read more at:<\/p>\n
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Responsibilities and tasks<\/strong> Approval and Enrolment<\/strong> Assessment<\/strong> \n \n We offer<\/strong> Salary and appointment terms<\/strong> Further information <\/strong>
\nThe Ph.D. project will involve electron microscopy at DTU\u2019s advanced microscopy facility CEN, the use and development of cryogenic freezing equipment, cleanroom fabrication of microchip systems in our 1300m2<\/sup> cleanroom facilities, and performing experiments and detailed analysis of the chemical and physical processes with the project partners.
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\nCandidates should have a master’s degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master’s degree in engineering. A background in chemistry and\/or physics and experience with the above methods will be beneficial.<\/p>\n
\nThe 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>.<\/p>\n
\nThe assessment of the applicants will be made by:<\/p>\n\n
\nWe 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.<\/p>\n
\nThe salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.<\/p>\n
\nFurther information may be obtained from Kristian M\u00f8lhave, Head of the Molecular Windows group at DTU Nanotech on Kristian.molhave@nanotech.dtu.dk<\/a> or tel.: +45 2512 6672.<\/p>\n