Postdoctoral Fellows – Geochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Miner at Danmarks Tekniske Universitet

Copenhagen, Capital, Denmark -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Water-mineral interaction, Surface/interface chemistry/physics, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Geochemical speciation modelling, Organic chemistry, Particle characterisation, Scanning electron microscopy, Transmission electron microscopy, Atomic force microscopy, Density functional theory, Molecular dynamics, Geostatistics, X-ray diffraction, Fluid-mineral interaction, CO2 mineralisation, Molecular modelling

Industry

Research Services

Description

We are building a cross disciplinary research group and will hire 3 or 4 Postdoctoral Fellows with expertise in geochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, mineralogy, natural materials surfac science, geostatistics or physics. We are running several projects in parallel, ranging from fundamental investigations of mineral-water-gas properties, through developing predictive models and new experimental methods and instrumentation, to design creative and cost effective CO2 trapping processes. The need is urgent, the task is challenging and a multidisciplinary approach is essential - so our group consists of highly motivated scientists and engineers, including chemists, physicists, nanoscientists, geoscientists and engineers. Our group includes members at all academic levels, from bachelor students to experienced scientists and engineers. Our goals are to develop a local method for mineralising CO2, to convert it back to solid, where it will remain stable on the long term. Even with the very best alternative energy sources and conversion of CO2 into products, current air and ocean CO2 levels will need 1,000 to 10,000 years to return to preindustrial levels. To reduce climate change and ocean acidification, CO2 must be converted to solid and put back into the Earth, where it came from in the first place. The job We expect that your background will contribute to the efforts of our cross disciplinary team, for whom the aim is to understand solid-fluid (water and gas) interactions of natural materials and the effect of organic compounds on them. The team merges data from traditional techniques with results from state-of-the-art, ultrahigh resolution instruments and modelling at scales ranging from atoms to meters. Our goals are to gain very fundamental, new knowledge about how nature works and to apply it in a reactor, to convert CO2 and waste solids to a valuable product for use in new, low CO2 construction materials and to form a company. We are looking for expertise in the following topics: * Water-mineral interaction * Surface/interface chemistry/physics * X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy * Geochemical speciation modelling * Organic chemistry * Particle characterisation * Scanning electron, transmission electron microscopy * Atomic force microscopy and related techniques * Molecular modelling: density functional theory, molecular dynamics * Geostatistics * X-ray diffraction Our expectations of you We are looking for curious, enthusiastic colleagues who have an interest in nature, enjoy solving problems and working together, to meet the projects’ goals. As a formal qualification, we expect you to have a PhD degree (or equivalent) and a strong background in fluid-mineral interaction. Flexibility is essential. We are looking for a team player who can also work independently, who is motivated to help make, and be part of, a dynamic research environment and who has a positive, supportive and creative outlook. Good communication and personal interaction skills and fluent English are essential. We offer DTU is a leading technical university, globally recognised for excellence in its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international setting. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility. The CO2 projects unite researchers from several DTU departments as well as national and international researchers from a number of fields. The atmosphere in the research group is friendly and supportive, allowing us to produce groundbreaking results, essential for society. Our aim at a startup company is well supported by DTU’s focus on technology for people. Salary and terms of employment Appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Salary will be determined and agreed upon with the relevant union. The position is full time and starts as soon as possible but we are prepared to wait for the right candidate. The initial period of employment is 2 years. You can read more about career paths at DTU here [http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths]. Further information Further information may be obtained from: Prof. Susan Stipp, stipp@dtu.dk [stipp@dtu.dk]. You can read more about DTU Physics at www.fysik.dtu.dk [http://www.fysik.dtu.dk]. If you are applying from abroad, you will find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark [https://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/moving-to-denmark]. Application procedure Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 27 July 2026 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials, in English in one PDF file. The file must include: * A cover letter (1 to 2 pages), explaining how you are perfect for the position, using your background as examples; * Your CV, including employment history, research and teaching experience with dates, scientific highlights, ORCID identifier and other relevant information about you as a scientist and a person; * Your course list and grades from your university education; a copy of your diploma (BSc/MSc/PhD – in English; your own translation is acceptable at application stage; only if you are chosen for the position, do we need an official translation). * Publication list in proper reference format; mark as many as 3 articles that you consider to represent your best work and write 2 or 3 lines about each of them, describing why you chose these papers (do not include any articles) * The name, email and phone number for 3 personal references (do not include letters of reference). Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. DTU conducts research in critical technology, that is subject to special rules for security and export control so in some cases, open source background checks might be conducted on candidates qualified for the position. DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829 DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.

Responsibilities

Conduct cross-disciplinary research to understand solid-fluid interactions of natural materials for CO2 mineralisation. Develop predictive models and experimental methods to convert CO2 and waste solids into valuable construction materials.