PhD scholarship in Digitalization Chemical and Biochemical Production Processes

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The PhD student will be part of the PROSYS research center at the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering. Our research in the center has focus on process systems engineering, on fermentation and downstream processing. Most of our activities are in close collaboration with industry and other academic partners.

The position is part of a digitalization initiative at DTU (DTU Chemical and Biochemical Engineering). The PhD student will be working closely together with other students working on related topics.

Responsibilities and qualifications
The focus of this PhD position is on development of advanced downstream processing involving digitalization. More specifically, the candidate is expected to:

  • Develop and validate mathematical models for different unit operations.
  • Investigate plant-wide aspects related to interactions between different unit operations, for example in terms of process control related aspects.
  • Integrate systematic data handling, knowledge transfer across scales / projects / products, process optimization, real-time monitoring, control, and predictive maintenance.

You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) in chemical or biochemical engineering or related fields, or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.

Furthermore, the ideal candidate should have an interest in software development and preferably have experience with software tools such as Matlab-Simulink and Python. Hands-on experience from working with pilot-scale equipment is also an advantage.

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education .  

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary 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.

The candidate can expect to spend some months abroad during studies.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here .

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Jens Abildskov, tel.: +45 4525 2905, e-mail [email protected] .

You can read more about DTU Chemical Engineering at www.kt.dtu.dk/english . 

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark .  

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 22 March 2022 (Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

  • A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale

You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

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DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear vision to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That vision lives on today. DTU has 12,900 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.



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