Enhance your knowledge and skills by participating in the PhD Scholarships in Testing Lifetime of Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells at the Technical University of Denmark. The university is accepting applications for the academic session 2022/2023

The research project is part of the project “Compass” targeting improving SOEC technology in general. The project is funded by Innovation Fund Denmark, and the particular project will be carried out in a collaboration between DTU Energy and the Danish company Haldor Topsøe.

The Technical University of Denmark, also known as DTU, was founded in 1829 as Denmark’s first polytechnic at the initiative of Hans Christian. Its mission is to create value for society by developing and applying natural and technical sciences. It provides various undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD, and doctoral programmes.

Why choose to study at the Technical University of Denmark? DTU students can access high-quality labs, teaching facilities, libraries, and computer facilities that combine theory and practice. Here, applicants can get excellent learning and teaching experience, with a clear focus on gaining employment. They offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment.

Application Deadline:  Please submit your online application no later than Friday, 8 July 2022 (Danish time).

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Technical University of Denmark
• Department: NA
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: Salary
• Number of Awards: N/A
• Access Mode: Online
• Nationality: Domestic and International
• The award can be taken in Denmark

Eligibility      

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities.
• Eligible Course or Subjects: A PhD degree in a testing lifetime of solid oxide electrolysis cells offered by the university.
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
• The successful candidate will work on developing and improving experimental methods for characterizing the electrochemical performance of electrodes, cells and stacks of cells. Improving control of impurities in the feed streams and developing fixtures allowing rapid thermal cycling are key tasks. The purpose is to be able to identify the role of gas-phase impurities in overall cell lifetime and to be able to explore in detail any detrimental effects on the reliability of thermal gradients during operation.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. You can apply online, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file.
• Supporting Documents: Students must have to attach the following documents
• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English), including an official description of the grading scale
• Admission Requirements: Candidates should have a two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master’s degree.
• Language Requirement: Applicants must have good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

Benefits

The Technical University of Denmark will provide a salary to the selected applicants in Denmark for the academic year 2022-2023.

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