PhD fellowship in Environmental Materials Chemistry
Opportunité de Bourse de Doctorat en Chimie des Matériaux Environnementaux
PhD Fellowship in Environmental Materials Chemistry
Entreprise : Københavns Universitet (Université de Copenhague)
Lieu : Frederiksberg, Copenhague
Date de début : Prévue pour le 15 octobre 2025 ou dès que possible après cette date
Deadline de candidature : 30 juillet 2025, 23h59 GMT +2
Description du poste
Le Département des Sciences Végétales et Environnementales de l’Université de Copenhague propose une bourse de doctorat concentrée sur les biochars pour la remédiation environnementale. Ce projet, financé par le Sino-Danish University (SDC) dans le domaine de l’eau et de l’environnement, comprend deux années de recherche à l’Université de Copenhague suivies d’une année à l’Université de l’Académie Chinoise des Sciences (UCAS) à Pékin. Il s’inscrit dans les efforts globaux de recherche visant à comprendre et exploiter les propriétés des biochars pour traiter les eaux polluées.
Présentation du projet
Les biochars, issus de la pyrolyse de substrats biologiques et de déchets, présentent des applications potentielles intéressantes pour la purification du sol et de l’eau. Leur capacité à remplacer le carbone actif, en tant que bon adsorbant, et leur fonction catalytique pour les transformations de polluants constituent le cœur des investigations de ce projet. Ce doctorat se décline en trois axes :
1. Fabrication et caractérisation des matériaux poreux contenant du fer.
2. Analyse des interactions et de la réactivité de ces matériaux face à divers polluants.
3. Tests sur le terrain utilisant des filtres à colonne.
Profil recherché
Nous recherchons des candidats avec une formation en chimie environnementale, géochimie ou science des matériaux. Une expérience antérieure en travaux expérimentaux et en analyses instrumentales sera un atout. Les candidats doivent également démontrer une curiosité intellectuelle et un intérêt marqué pour l’application de la chimie environnementale.
Environnement de recherche
Le groupe de chimie environnementale, au sein du Département des Sciences Végétales et Environnementales, comprend des chercheurs expérimentés et se concentre sur la compréhension des contaminations des sols et des eaux ainsi que sur le recyclage des ressources. Les conditions de travail sont stimulantes, offrant un environnement international propice à la recherche.
Qualifications nécessaires
Les candidats doivent posséder un diplôme équivalent à un master danois en chimie environnementale, géochimie, science de la terre ou ingénierie environnementale. Les diplômés étrangers doivent également s’assurer de la reconnaissance de leur diplôme.
Tâches et responsabilités
Les responsabilités incluent la réalisation d’un projet de recherche indépendant, la participation à des cours de doctorat, et l’implication dans des activités d’enseignement et de communication scientifique. Une thèse de doctorat devra également être rédigée et soutenue dans le cadre de ce programme.
Procédure de candidature
Les candidatures doivent être soumises électroniquement en anglais et inclure :
– Une lettre de motivation précisant l’intérêt pour le projet.
– Un CV détaillant l’éducation et les expériences pertinentes.
– Les diplômes originaux et les relevés de notes.
– Une liste de publications, si applicable.
– Des lettres de recommandation, si disponibles.
Les candidatures reçues après la date limite ne seront pas prises en compte, et certaines peuvent ne pas être considérées si elles ne respectent pas les exigences spécifiées.
Questions et contact
Pour des informations spécifiques sur la bourse, veuillez contacter le superviseur principal, le professeur Hans Christian Bruun Hansen.
Pour connaître les détails en lien avec la candidature et les conditions d’emploi, veuillez consulter le site de l’Université de Copenhague.
Engagement égalitaire : L’Université de Copenhague encourage toutes les candidatures provenant d’individus d’horizons divers, assurant une égalité des chances dans le processus de sélection.
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📅 Date de publication de l’offre : Sun, 06 Jul 2025 02:08:12 GMT
🏢 Entreprise : Københavns Universitet
📍 Lieu : Frederiksberg, København
💼 Intitulé du poste : PhD fellowship in Environmental Materials Chemistry
💶 Rémunération proposée :
📝 Description du poste : Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in Biochars for Environmental Remediation. The project is made available through the Sino-Danish University (SDC) – Water and Environment. The project is a shared project with 2 years of research at University of Copenhagen and 1 year of research at University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), with location at Research Center of Ecoenvironmental Research in Beijing.Start date is expected to be 15 October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.The project
Biochars produced by pyrolysis of biosubstrates and -wastes have many potential environmental applications including soil and water cleaning. Biochars may substitute activated carbon. Biochar properties are highly diverse depending on substrates, pyrolysis, activation and other modifications. Biochars are not only good sorbents, but they also serve as catalysts for both reductive and oxidative pollutant transformations. In this project we focus on granular biochars for use in filter applications and thus with main focus on biochars for cleaning polluted waters. Iron rich high-temperature biochars will deserve particular attention. Inorganic porous host materials for biochar formation may also be included.This PhD project comprise three parts: i) Fabrication and solid-state characterization of porous iron containing materials with biochars as the primary host material, ii) Laboratory investigations of the solid-solution interactions and reactivity of the materials for diverse inorganic and organic pollutants aiming at mechanistic understanding, and iii) Field or semi field testing of the materials using column filters.Who are we looking for?
We are looking for candidates within the field(s) of environmental chemistry, geochemistry and materials science. Applicants can have a background in different fields of chemistry, soil and water chemistry, and environmental engineering. Candidates should demonstrate experience with prior experimental and laboratory work including instrumental analyses. Prior experience with characterization and/or reactivity of environmental materials will be an advantage.Our group and research – and what do we offer?
The Environmental Chemistry Group is a part of Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. We are located at Frederiksberg in Copenhagen.The group comprise 4 full time professors/associate professors, 2 post docs, 7 PhD students, 2 scientific assistants, 2 lab techs and a number of guest researchers. Our current work focus on environmental fate of soil and water contaminants, new materials for environmental applications, remediation of soil and water, and resource recycling. We aim for improved understanding of reactions at the solid-solution interfaces as a basis for most of our work with applications.We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories for analysis of both liquid and solid phase.Principal supervisor is Professor Hans Christian Bruun Hansen, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, E-mail: , Direct Phone: +45 24942607.Co-supervisor is Professor Peter E. Holm, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, E-mail: , Direct Phone: +45 30507714.Co-supervisor at UCAS is Professor Jianzhong Zhen.The PhD programme
A three year full-time study within the framework of (5+3 scheme), if you already have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master’s degree.Qualifications needed for the regular programme
To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. environmental chemistry/science, geochemistry, earth science, environmental engineering, or chemistry. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see and . According to the Partnership agreement between UCAS and the Danish Universities, Chinese citizens (including citizens from Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao) are not eligible for PhD positions with co-funding from the Danish SDC office.Terms of employment in the regular programme
Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years.Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant. If the PhD student chooses to pursue a double degree, it must be in accordance with the rules and regulations of University of Copenhagen and UCAS.Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.Responsibilities and tasks
- Carry through an independent research project under supervision
- Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
- Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
- Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
- Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
- Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project
We are looking for the following qualifications:
- Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
- Relevant publications including thesis
- Relevant work experience
- Other relevant professional activities
- Curious mind-set with a strong interest in environmental chemistry and its applications
- Good English language skills
Application and Assessment Procedure
Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.Please include: * Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
- Your motivation for applying for the specific PhD project which may include your first ideas on research direction and organisation (max. one page)
- Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
- Original diplomas for Bachelor of Science or Master of Science and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
- Publication list (if applicable)
- Reference letters (if available)
Application deadline:
The deadline for applications is 30th of July, 2025, 23:59 GMT +2.We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.The further process
After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified, whether you will be passed for assessment.The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements. The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified and, if so, for which of the two models. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process at .Interviews with selected candidates are expected to be held in second half of August 2025.Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.[General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: ].The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.Københavns Universitet giver sine knap 10.000 medarbejdere muligheder for at udnytte deres talent fuldt ud i et ambitiøst, uformelt miljø. Vi sikrer traditionsrige og moderne rammer om uddannelser og fri forskning på højt internationalt niveau. Vi søger svar og løsninger på fælles problemer og gør ny viden tilgængelig og nyttig for andre.KontaktHans Chr. Bruun HansenE-mail:InfoAnsøgningsfrist: 30-07-2025Ansættelsesdato: 15-10-2025Arbejdstid: FuldtidAfdeling/Sted: Department of Plant and Environmental Sciencesiframe class= »google_maps_frame » src= »https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/view?key=AIzaSyDZpFayhRtmaC0ZWoqqln6MrIVjq4Ht6Pk¢er=55.68250459999999,12.5436455&zoom=16″ title= »kort »
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