Postdoc in Computational e-DAC for CO2 Capture & Conversion

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet; Ørsted; On-site; DKK 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Energy invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in electrochemical direct air capture and CO2 conversion. The role focuses on computational design and analysis of materials and systems, with close collaboration with an experimental team.

You will develop molecular- and system-level insights to improve efficiency and energy performance of next-generation e-DAC technologies, while mentoring junior researchers and disseminating results in high-quality publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemical engineering, materials science, or related field with strong publication record.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; creativity and innovation.
• Experience with DFT and Python is a plus.
• Experience in experimental catalysis synthesis is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead computational design and analysis of redox-active materials for e-DAC.
• Perform modeling, data analysis, and visualization; collaborate with experimental team.
• Mentor junior researchers where appropriate.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary collaborations in DTU Energy.

Skills

Electrochemistry

Computational chemistry

Organic chemistry

DFT

Python

Education

PhD in chemical engineering or related field

Tools

DFT software

Python

Electrochemical modeling tools

Job description

DTU Energy invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in electrochemical direct air capture and CO2 conversion. The role focuses on computational design and analysis of materials and systems, with close collaboration with an experimental team.

You will develop molecular- and system-level insights to improve efficiency and energy performance of next-generation e-DAC technologies, while mentoring junior researchers and disseminating results in high-quality publications.