PhD position in Direct electrochemical CO2 reduction to chemicals, Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen
A PhD position is available in the group of Jan Rossmeisl in the group of theoretical catalysis, Nano-Science Center, Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen.
Project description:
The project is a part of an international collaboration involving companies and university. The goal is to develop materials for electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 to chemicals. The work on University of Copenhagen is computational, applying and developing state of the art electronic structure simulations tools and analysis. There will be a close collaboration with the experimental and industrial partners in the project.
Start: Early 2016
Duration: 3 years
Terms of employment
The position will be filled according to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The post is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure. Minimum monthly salary is DKK 25,555.55 (taxable) + pension contribution.
Further information about working at Copenhagen University can also be obtained from http://ism.ku.dk/.
Suitable Candidates
We expect you to be a highly motivated and ambitious scientist with the following qualifications:
· A master degree in Physics, Chemistry or related fields with a good result.
· Documented experience in computational chemistry/physics
· The candidate should be able to work both independently and within an international, cross-disciplinary group and supervise students.
· Excellent written and spoken English is mandatory.
Application
Application must be submitted online by clicking on "SØG STILLINGEN" below.
The application must include:
1. Motivation/Cover letter (max one page)
2. CV including, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
3. A certified/signed copy of A) Master certificate, including grades from both the bachelor and master educations. B) If the master degree is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.
4. List of publication
5. Letters of recommendation.
Application deadline: 25 December 2015 at 11:59 pm Central European time.
