PhD scholarship in the development of electronic structure methods for energy materials

We invite applications for a PhD scholarship in the development of electronic structure methods for simulations of materials for energy technologies, e.g., batteries, Power-to-X, solar cells.

Responsibilities and qualifications

You will develop, implement, validate, and apply new computational methods and algorithms for electronic structure calculations of materials. The project will be defined in the general framework of density functional theory (DFT). The intended application area is versatile atomistic simulations of energy materials in the solid, liquid, and gaseous phases.

Candidates should have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) in physics, chemistry, materials science or similar and demonstrated aptitude for theoretical and computational research. Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken, are a requirement.

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 .

Assessment

The assessment of the applicants will be made by Assoc. Prof. Piotr de Silva and Prof. Juan Maria García Lastra.

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 employment is expected to start October 1st 2022 or shortly thereafter.

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Further information

Further information may be obtained from Assoc. Prof. Piotr de Silva and Prof. Juan Maria García Lastra.

You can read more about the Department of Energy Conversion and Storage at www.energy.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 27 May 2022 (Danish time).

To view the full announcement and to apply: www.career.dtu.dk