As part of a larger project a PhD scholarship in the field Micro Fuel Cells is available in the MEMS-Applied Sensors group headed by Erik V. Thomsen, Department of Micro- and Nano­tech­no­logy, DTU Nanotech. The project is focused on developing a miniature direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC). The purpose of this fuel cell is to power small portable devices. The candidate will work on designing and fabricating the DMFC with special emphasis on the different structures needed – these are made using micro and nano fabrication techniques in the state of the art cleanroom DANCHIP at DTU. The project is in collaboration with several companies and other academic partners.

Qualifications
Candidates should have a master's degree in engineering or physics or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in engineering. It is an advantage to have experience in working with cleanroom technologies (including lithography, etching, thin film deposition and material analysis), electro chemistry, fuel cells and device design. You should furthermore be highly motivated, team player, ambitious, and have a high scientific standard.

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.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Erik V Thomsen, tel: +45 4525 5766.

You can read more about DTU Nanotech on www.nanotech.dtu.dk

Application
We must have your online application by 28 July 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.