PhD Fellowship in Carbon Capture: Aarhus University is inviting applications for a PhD fellowship within the Biological and Chemical Engineering programme. The project focuses on the conversion of CO2 from flue gas into renewable fuel (e-methane) utilizing biological processes.
PhD Fellowship in Bio-Integrated Carbon Capture and Utilization of Flue Gas CO2 to E-Methane
Designation:
PhD Fellowship/Scholarship
Research Area:
Bio-Integrated Carbon Capture and Utilization, CO2 Conversion, Renewable Fuels, Microbial Technologies.
Location:
Aarhus University, Denmark
- Main Work Location: Gustav Wieds Vej 10D, DK-8000 Aarhus C
- Additional Work Location: Burrehøjvej 43, DK-8830 Tjele
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Relevant master’s degree in biological, chemical, or process engineering.
- Preferably hands-on experience in three or more of the following areas:
- Biological reactors (batch or continuous)
- Gas-liquid mass transfer principles
- Process or reactor modeling
- Handling pure or complex anaerobic microbial cultures
- Chemical and microbiological analytical techniques
- Proficiency in both written and spoken English.
Job Description:
The candidate will join the Novo Nordisk Foundation CO2 Center (CORC) and will:
- Research the use of methanogens for CO2 conversion to e-methane.
- Develop new reactor systems for CO2 capture and conversion.
- Focus on the dynamics of biological reactors while working at the intersection of chemistry, microbiology, and engineering.
- Contribute to student supervision, teaching, and daily operations of the research group.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants can submit their application via the link provided under the “how to apply” section on the Aarhus University website. Candidates must upload a project description as a PDF document.
Last Date to Apply:
24 November 2025 at 23:59 CET
For further inquiries, please contact:
Michael VW Kofoed
Email: mvk@bce.au.dk
Phone: +45 9352 1051
This opportunity offers a dynamic and inspiring workplace with access to advanced experimental facilities supporting innovative research in carbon capture and atmospheric CO2 mitigation.
