PhD in Selective Phosphate Sequestration by Inorganic Materials, Denmark

Publish Date: Jun 16, 2016

Deadline: Jul 08, 2016

PhD in Selective Phosphate Sequestration

A PhD position is available in the group of Associate Professor Ulla Gro Nielsen, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Southern Denmark. The position is available from 1 August 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter. Application deadline: 8 July 2016.

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to synthesize layered inorganic materials as well as investigate these and their phosphate adsorption capacities with emphasis on solid-state NMR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and analytical chemistry. The objective is to develop materials for selective phosphate capture. The PhD project is part of a large, interdisciplinary research project, ReCoverP, which aims to develop methods for recovery of phosphorous from waste water.

The candidate holds a Master degree in chemistry or closely related discipline. Alternatively, (s)he qualifies for the SDU 4+4 programme.

The successful candidate will have experience with:

• Synthesis of inorganic materials
• Characterization of such materials using solid-state NMR and/or X-ray diffraction techniques
• Analytical chemistry, especially advanced experimental techniques.

Research experience within these areas must be documented. The candidate should be independent and able to communicate fluently in English as well as possess good interpersonal skills.

For more information please contact Associate Professor Ulla Gro Nielsen, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Southern Denmark,
Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M, e-mail: ugn@sdu.dk.

Application, salary etc.


Appointment as a PhD Research Fellow is for three years. Employment stops automatically at the end of the period. The holder of the scholarship is not allowed to have other paid employment during the three-year period.

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement of 10 November 2015 on salaried PhD scholars between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

The successful candidate will be enrolled at this university in accordance with faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order).

The university encourages all persons interested in the position to apply, regardless of their age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background.

Application must be made in the form of a Declaration of Interest including the following:

• A project description/research proposal on the subject “Application of layered materials for phosphate sequestration” (max two pages excluding references)
• A letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. two pages) (please attach this under box "Application form")
• Detailed CV, including personal contact information
• Copies of diplomas, Bachelor as well as Master’s degree, including transcript of notes/grades
• At least two signed reference letters. Should your referees wish to send their letters directly to us, please have them use e-mail: anc@sdu.dk mentioning your name and the title of the position in the subject line. And please note that these also need to reach us before deadline.

Further information about the PhD-study can be found below at "Further official information"

Attached files must be in Adobe PDF or Word format. Each box can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb. Please read How to apply before you apply by clicking at the botton "Further official information". 

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated. This also applies to reference letters.

For more information press "Further official information" below.


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Disciplines

Biological Chemistry

Chemistry

Study Levels

PhD

Opportunity Types

Scholarships

Eligible Countries

International

Host Countries

Denmark