PhD Scholarships in Battery Materials: DTU Energy is seeking to fill two positions for PhD projects as part of the MSCA Doctoral Network “PREDICTOR.” The aim of the network is to establish a rapid, high-throughput method to identify and develop materials for electrochemical energy storage. The projects to be carried out at DTU Energy will concentrate on atomic-scale modelling of organic flow battery materials using electronic structure methods.
PhD Scholarships in Atomic-Scale Modelling of Organic Flow Battery Materials
Designation: PhD Scholarships
Research Area
- Project 1: Stability of flow battery electrolytes
- Project 2: Electron transfer kinetics on functionalized electrodes
Location: Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Background in computational/theoretical chemistry or similar
- Two-year master’s degree or equivalent academic level
- Applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity in Denmark for more than 12 months in the past 3 years due to MSCA mobility requirement.
Job Description:
Both projects will involve developing and implementing atomic-scale quantum-mechanical models for molecular systems. Project 1 focuses on developing an automated computational framework for the analysis of the stability of organic flow battery materials, while Project 2 aims to develop theoretical and computational tools to simulate heterogeneous electron transfer kinetics between functionalized carbon electrodes and organic electrolytes. The projects will also require collaboration with network partners, including 3-6 months of secondments abroad.
How to Apply:
- Deadline for application submission: 8 November 2024, 23:59 Danish time
- All applications must be submitted online as one PDF file containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, personal statement on future career goals, grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma, and names/contact details of two references.
- Please indicate the specific project (1 or 2) for which you are applying. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
