Denmark : PhD Position in model-based integrated product-process design

Description of research/training elements
The research will focus on the development of a systematic framework for model-based product and process design. This methodology will be evaluated on reaction and separation unit operations typically involved edible oil industry or biofuels industry in collaboration with ALAVAL, which is the secondment institution.

An important part of the work will focus on development of the necessary models for the integrated study of different time/length scales involved in the product-process chain. To this end, already existing models will be surveyed and complemented if necessary with model identification techniques from process data. To facilitate the development of models (first-principles), which requires identification of reaction kinetics and mechanism in each unit operation, a systematic model identification methodology will also be developed and used. 

Another part of the work involves development of a solvent selection guide for the organic sysnthesis, which is important step in separation and extraction of product in edible oil industry.

The resulting library of models form the will be identified and validated against data. These validated individual unit process models will form the basis for carrying out model-based design (as in computer aided flowsheet design)  for new plants as well as model-based optimsiation of existing plants.

Recruitment and Selection
Positions are available starting from March 2010. Further information can be obtained from Asst. Prof. Gürkan  Sin ( gsi@kt.dtu.dk

) or Bent Sarup ( bent.sarup@alfalaval.com

).

Eligibility Conditions

• BSc and MSc degree in chemical and biochemical or related engineering disciplines. Instead of MSc one could have a four year equivalent of research experience as well
• Early stage researchers (i.e, PhD candidates or research trainees) must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the host country for more than 12 months in the last 3 years prior to their recruitment
• Researchers can be Nationals of any country other than the country of the host organization where they will carry out their project

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.

Application
We must have your online application by 1 March 2010. Please open the link "apply for this job online" and fill in the application form and attach your application, CV and information about academic grades.

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

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Further Information

Application Deadline : 1 March 2010

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