We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoc to develop a new technology for CO2 capture at CHEC Research Center, Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, DTU.
The CHEC Research Center focuses on the application of chemical engineering principles in combustion processes, gasification, catalysis, advanced measurement technology and control of harmful emissions. Our main purpose is to assist the industry and the public authorities in selecting, developing, designing and operating efficient processes that have great benefits from the desired products with a low impact on the environment.
Responsibilities and qualifications
The research position is a part of a project funded by the Velux Foundation, which investigates and develops a calcium based process for CO2 capture by application of new type of heat storage materials for minimizing energy penalty. The postdoc project aims at developing and screening new types of high temperature heat storage materials and applying the material to the so-called pressure-swing CO2 capture process.
The main responsibilities and tasks of the postdoc will be:
- To develop a method to produce encapsulated particles with screened heat storage materials.
- To evaluate the produced heat storage particles in an STA setup to obtain the knowledge of storage capacity of the materials.
- To conduct systematical experiments in a lab-scale setup for CO2 capture with pressure-swing in the absence and presence of the heat storage material.
- To perform process simulations of the new CO2 capture process and compare to the existing processes.
- To disseminate the results in peer-reviewed journals.
As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent). In addition, the following qualifications are required:
- Excellent knowledge of material science and production of structured particles.
- Good knowledge on CO2 capture technologies.
- Experience to perform high temperature lab-scale experiments.
- Experience on process simulations
- An excellent team worker.
- High curiosity and interest in research and solving challenging theoretical and practical problems.
- Fluent in English
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 terms of employment
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 appointment is expected to start at February 1, 2022, for a period of 20 months.
The position will be at the DTU Lyngby Campus.
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Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Weigang Lin, wl@kt.dtu.dk or +45 5045 2853.
You can read more about DTU Chemical Engineering at www.kt.dtu.dk/english.
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Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 12 November 2021 (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:
- Application (cover letter)
- CV
- Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)
- List of publications
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
The Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at DTU is a leader in innovative teaching and research, built on core technical subjects and engineering scientific disciplines. The teaching and research covers separation processes, reaction engineering, dynamics and process regulation, process and facility planning, unit operations, heat transmission, fluid mechanics and applied thermodynamics. The Department enjoys very close relations with international partners, and especially a wide range of industrial companies.
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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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