PhD scholarship in Chemical Persistence Research – DTU Sustain
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
The ongoing “PFAS crisis” has shown how important it is, in due time, to assess the persistence of chemicals. Ten thousands of chemicals are in use but only a small part has been tested for persistence. If you want to contribute to the development and application of better methods for determining biodegradation kinetics and persistence of chemicals, then DTU Sustain offers you the opportunity to work on the technical and scientific challenges in chemical persistence research.Biodegradation is the dominant removal process for most organic chemicals that are emitted to the environment. Recent research at DTU Sustain has resulted in a new research and testing platform that allows simultaneously determining the biodegradation kinetics of a large number of chemicals. The chemicals are tested in mixtures to generate a high number of well-aligned data and they are tested at low environmentally relevant concentrations to avoid self-inhibition of the biodegradation process. This PhD project will extend this research to the biodegradation and persistence testing of chemicals in various effluents that are discharged to the environment.We seek a curious and independent PhD candidate willing to work on the “Biodegradation and Persistence of Chemicals in Complex Mixtures discharged in India and Denmark”. This 3-year PhD scholarship at DTU is part of a collaborative project with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB). Thus, there is a focus on determining biodegradation and persistence of chemicals in both Denmark and India. The PhD scholarship is supported by a DTU Alliance stipend and GPC Europe. The project outcomes will have direct impact outside academia thanks to collaborations with industry and regulators.Responsibilities and qualifications
The PhD project’s overall objective is to determine environmentally relevant biodegradation kinetics of a multitude of chemicals discharged in Denmark and India, and to compare biodegradation/persistence results and assessments between the two countries.To achieve this, you will:
Research activities will mainly be carried out at DTU Sustain with 1-2 research visit(s) in India. The project will be supervised by Professor Philipp Mayer (DTU), and co-supervised by Senior Scientist Heidi Birch (DTU) and Professor Suparna Mukherji (IITB).As a PhD student at DTU, you will be involved in teaching activities and co-supervise BSc and MSc student projects related to your PhD project. You will also disseminate the results of your project at national and international conferences and interact with research groups at the forefront of international persistence research.You are expected to have significant background and interest in Environmental Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Microbiology and/or the Environmental Assessment of Chemicals (Risk Assessment, PBT/PMT assessments, REACH).You must 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. You must be proficient in English, and knowledge or interest in Indian culture is an advantage. We seek applicants who have demonstrated their ability to work both independently and in teams, and who have successfully navigated the challenges posed by working across different cultures and working environments.Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please consult .We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
You may apply prior to obtaining your master’s degree but cannot begin before having received it.Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As the position involves research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, among other things, open-source background checks will be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.The Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering (DTU Sustain) is one of the largest university departments specializing in environmental and resource engineering in Europe. The department conducts research, development & scientific advice and provides educational programs and service to society. We are working to develop new environmentally friendly and sustainable technologies, methods and solutions, and to disseminate this knowledge to society and future generations of engineers. The Department has approximately 300 staff members from more than 30 nationalities.Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.
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