PhD: CO2 Capture & PtX Storage - Electrochemical Focus

DTU - Technical University of Denmark; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 357,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Chemical Engineering invites applications for a PhD focused on CO2 capture, utilization and storage. The successful candidate will work in a cutting-edge, international research setting, contributing to experimental work, modelling, data analysis and publication.

The position is a PhD stipend with a 3-year period, starting in 2026, within an international environment at DTU. You will join the AT-CERE research group and engage in advanced topics in PtX and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Master degree in chemical engineering or similar.
• Knowledge of conventional CO2 capture technologies.
• Experience with modelling of chemical engineering systems.
• Structured approach to work tasks.
• Attention to detail in reporting.
• Ability to self-manage and work independently as well as ability to plan and execute complex tasks and to engage constructively in a large, international and cross-disciplinary environment.
• Good English communication skills, spoken and written.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Working in the field on experimental CO2 capture, utilization and storage plants
• Doing experiments in the lab
• Performing literature studies
• Data analysis
• Writing scientific papers

Skills

CO2 capture knowledge

Modelling chemical systems

English communication

Independent working

Education

Master degree in chemical engineering or similar

Job description

DTU Chemical Engineering invites applications for a PhD focused on CO2 capture, utilization and storage. The successful candidate will work in a cutting-edge, international research setting, contributing to experimental work, modelling, data analysis and publication.

The position is a PhD stipend with a 3-year period, starting in 2026, within an international environment at DTU. You will join the AT-CERE research group and engage in advanced topics in PtX and sustainability.