PhD Stipend in Industrial Wastewater Treatment

PhD Stipend in Industrial Wastewater Treatment

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, a PhD stipend is available within the general PhD program. The PhD stipend is open for appointment from 1 July 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is for 3 years, and the workplace is in Aalborg. Do you want to contribute to pioneering research in membrane distillation? And do you see yourself as a team player who is strong in collaboration? If yes, we look forward to reading your application for our PhD stipend.

Jobbeskrivelse
The candidate will design and test membrane distillation aimed at valorizing various industrial waste streams, encompassing water recycling, mineral reclamation, and energy recovery. The candidate is expected to have experience in treatment of industrial wastewater, air transport in porous media and its application in water treatment and various analytical skills relevant for membrane technologies and water and wastewater treatment.

Requirements:(Social and professional)

• Hold a Master's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience with membrane technology in particular within air transport in porous media for water treatment.
• Excellent oral and written English language skills are required.
• The applicant must be interested in working in an interdisciplinary research environment.

You may obtain further information from Associate Professor Cejna Anna Quist-Jensen by e-mail:cejna@bio.aau.dkconcerning the scientific aspects of the stipend.

About the Department of Chemistry and Bioscience
At the Department of Chemistry and Bioscience(BIO), our high-level research spans from basic to applied within both natural sciences and engineering. With approx. 150 employees, 75 PhD students, and 775 bachelor and master’s students at our campuses in Aalborg(main campus) and Esbjerg, we are a vital research and educational institution when it comes to creating new basic knowledge as well as contributing to solving the world’s challenges within biology, chemistry, biotechnology, bioengineering, environmental science, and chemical engineering.

We continuously improve our department as an attractive place of work and study. We offer flexible hours, social activities throughout the year both at the department level and in each Section. We are inclusive and have respect for individuals, communities, and cultures. Our work culture is founded on openness, curiosity, transparency, and involvement. Come join us!

Application:
The application must contain:(1) Cover letter of 1-2 pages describing the motivation for applying and an account of the applicant’s background in relation to the announced position;(3) CV;(4) Diploma and transcripts of records; and(5) Other relevant information.

PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master's degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School of Engineering and Science in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 1039 of August 27, 2013 on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed at regular points in time.

The assessment of candidates for the position will be carried out by qualified experts.
Shortlisting will be applied. This means that after the application deadline, the head of the department, with the assistance of the hiring committee, will select the applicants to be assessed. All applicants will be informed whether they have been shortlisted for assessment or not.
When the hiring process is completed, a final rejection will be sent to the applicants who are not considered for the position.

For further information about stipends and salary as well as practical issues concerning the application procedure contact Ms. Ruth Klitte, The Doctoral School at The Faculty of Engineering and Science, email:rk@adm.aau.dk

For more information of The Doctoral School of Engineering and Science:www.phd.engineering.aau.dk

The application is only to be submitted online by using the"Apply online" button below.

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.

Løn og ansættelsesvilkår
Appointment and salary as a PhD fellow are according to the Ministry of Finance Circular of 15 December 2021 on the Collective Agreement for Academics in Denmark, Appendix 5, regarding PhD fellows, and with the current Circular of 11 December 2019 on the employment structure at Danish universities.

Ansøgningsfrist
2025-04-14

Ref. nummer
18-25032

Afdeling
Department of Chemistry and Bioscience