Double Degree PhD Fellowship at the University of Copenhagen

Double Degree PhD Fellowship: The University of Copenhagen offers a double degree PhD fellowship in Chemistry, focusing on photoinduced ultrafast charge carrier dynamics in low-dimensional nanomaterials. This inter-disciplinary project, supported by NovoNordisk and co-financed by the Sino-Danish Center (SDC), allows candidates to gain experience across leading institutions in Denmark and China.

Double Degree PhD Fellowship in Chemistry at the University of Copenhagen

Designation

PhD Fellow

Research Area

• Nanochemistry
• Ultrafast Spectroscopy
• Low-Dimensional Optical Materials

Location

Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark, with a 6-month research period at the Institute of Semiconductor, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.

Eligibility/Qualification

• Must hold a Master’s degree (Danish equivalent) in related fields (Physical Chemistry, Solid-State Physics, Nanoscience, Physics, Materials Science).
• Experience in ultrafast spectroscopy and optical characterization of nanomaterials is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with programming (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW) is an asset.
• Excellent English skills, both written and spoken, are required.

Job Description

• Conduct independent research in photoinduced processes.
• Employ ultrafast optical spectroscopy techniques.
• Collaborate with physicists, chemists, medical researchers, and biologists.
• Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS and contribute to teaching activities.
• Write scientific papers and defend the PhD thesis.

How to Apply

Candidates should submit an online application including:

1. A motivation letter (max. one page).
2. A project research proposal based on the project description.
3. Curriculum vitae (CV).
4. Original diplomas for Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees with transcripts.
5. Master’s thesis (if available).
6. Publication list (if available).
7. Reference letters (if available).

Apply through the University of Copenhagen’s job portal.

Last Date to Apply

October 26, 2025 (GMT +1)

For further inquiries, please contact Associate Professor Junsheng Chen at junsheng.chen@chem.ku.dk.

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