PhD Student in CO2 Capture, Utilization (PtX) and Storage - DTU Chemical Engineering

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet; Ørsted; On-site; DKK 269,000 - 358,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Chemical Engineering at Danmarks Tekniske Universitet invites applications for a PhD scholarship in CO2 capture, utilization and storage. You will work within AT-CERE on experimental plants, lab work, data analysis and publishing results.

The 3-year position starts 2026 with a competitive salary under the Danish PhD agreement. Collaboration with international researchers is emphasized, with a focus on rigorous reporting and independence.

Qualifications

• A 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 in a large, international environment.
• Good English communication skills, spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Work in experimental CO2 capture, utilization and storage plants.
• Conduct lab experiments and literature studies.
• Perform data analysis and write scientific papers.

Skills

Master's degree in chemicalengineering

CO2 capture technologies knowledge

Modelling of chemical engineering

Structured task management

Attention to reporting details

Self-management and independence

English communication

Education

Master's degree in chemical engineering or similar

Job description

Are you looking to dive into the world of CO2 capture, utilization (PtX) and storage? Then seize this opportunity to do a PhD at DTU in an ambitious and rapidly growing research environment.

Conventional CO2 capture technologies are very energy intensive, requiring large amounts of green energy to contribute to a net-zero scenario. New, more energy efficient candidate technologies such as electrochemical CO2 capture show great potential to reduce the energy consumption. We are working on the cutting edge with these topics at DTU Chemical Engineering (AT-CERE), and we need clever and capable PhD student to accelerate this development further.

Responsibilities and qualifications

A PhD at DTU Chemical Engineering performs a wide range of activities:

• 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

You will work together with other PhD students, researchers and technicians, all focused on the same overall goals as you. Essential expertise includes:

• A 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.

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 see DTU's rules for the PhD education.

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.

Salary and appointment terms

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment is 3 years, with a starting date on 2026, December 1st.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information

Further information may be obtained from project manager, Rasmus Kirkeby, [e-mail]

You can read more about DTU Chemical Engineering at https://www.kt.dtu.dk/

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

Location

Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

Apply Before

2026-08-31T21:59:00+00:00

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