A PhD scholarship is available at DTU Environment in residual resource engineering with emphasize on sustainable biomass/residues utilization in a biorefinery concept. The overall aim of the project is to develop an innovative process for biomass/residues processing to biofuels (biogas, bioethanol) and high value added products.The project is a cooperation project between the Technical University of Denmark, and other external partners from Øresund region. The working place is at DTU, but cooperation with scientists from the partner institutions will take place.

The position will be available from 1 December 2011 and will be supervised by Professor Irini Angelidaki from DTU Environment. The scholarship is funded by EU Programme Interreg IV A.
 
Qualifications
At the date of appointment candidates must hold an MSc degree in biotechnology, biochemical engineering, chemistry or microbiology. Experience within biofuels (biogas, biodiesel, biohydrogen, bioethanol) production will be an advantage. Research experience should be demonstrated by number of relevant publications in area of biological conversion/treatment of biomass and/or biofuels. The successful candidate must be an efficient team worker, have good communication skills, and have a critical approach to formulation and testing of hypotheses. Practical experience and a wish to work in the lab is a prerequisite.

Approval  and enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree studies 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.

PhD at DTU Environment
As PhD student at DTU Environment you will be part of the scientific staff and treated as such.
We are one of the leading university institutes within environmental sciences in Europe with a large network worldwide. We have an international environment with an international MSc education and 60 PhD students from a number of countries. Copenhagen is a pleasant place to live with easy transport and a rich cultural life.

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.

The successful candidate will be employed at and enrolled as a PhD student at DTU Environment (www.env.dtu.dk). Annual salary starts at 45,000 EUR before tax, including pension/holiday pay. The starting date is negotiable but a quick start is preferred.

Further information
Further information is available from senior researcher Dimitar Karakashev ( dbka@env.dtu.dk).

Do NOT send applications to this e-mail address, but use the electronic submission system - see below!

Application
We must have your online application by 31 October 2011. Please open the link "apply for this job online", fill in the application form and attach the following documents;

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter - not more than one page)
• Curriculum vitae providing relevant academic, employment and personal details
• Authorized academic transcripts and copies of master thesis work or publications
• Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)
• Contact details for two reference persons that we may contact for further inquires 

Candidates will be evaluated based on their research potential and commitment and selected candidates will be invited for an interview. The scholarship is open to both Danish and international applicants.

Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it.

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