PhD Candidate in ML-Driven Circular Plastics Processing

Aalborg-University; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 312,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

Aalborg University invites applications for a PhD stipend position within Dynamic Recipes for Sustainable Plastics. The project combines hands-on polymer processing with data-driven modelling to design circular plastics systems and is based in Aalborg, Denmark, as part of TRACE 2025.

A three-year fixed-term PhD with opportunities for international collaboration awaits the candidate. The role includes substantial laboratory work, with extrusion, compounding and injection moulding, plus developing

Qualifications

• PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master's degree.
• PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years.
• Experience with Machine Learning and data analysis.
• Knowledge of polymer materials and processing (e.g. extrusion, compounding, injection moulding).
• Ability to work in an international, cross-disciplinary environment and collaborate with partners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process polymer blends using extrusion, compounding and injection moulding.
• Test mechanical and physical properties to generate high-quality data for ML models.
• Develop dynamic recipes for sustainable plastics using data-driven approaches.
• Analyse how feedstock and processing conditions influence performance.
• Collaborate with TRACE partners and participate in dissemination and meetings.

Skills

Machine Learning

Data analysis

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Virksomhedsteknologi

Job description

Aalborg University invites applications for a PhD stipend position within Dynamic Recipes for Sustainable Plastics. The project combines hands-on polymer processing with data-driven modelling to design circular plastics systems and is based in Aalborg, Denmark, as part of TRACE 2025.

A three-year fixed-term PhD with opportunities for international collaboration awaits the candidate. The role includes substantial laboratory work, with extrusion, compounding and injection moulding, plus developing