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The Section for Atomic Scale Materials Modelling at DTU Energy is looking for outstanding candidates for a PhD position within the fields of machine learning for molecular science and catalysis. The research positions are part an ambitious research project DELIGHT: DEep LearnIng Green cHemical caTalysis, which brings together researchers from DTU Energy, DTU Compute and Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen. In this project, we will develop a deep learning framework for reverse engineering of biocatalysts and pave the way for artificial (electro)catalysts capable of producing green fuels and chemicals; specifically an artificial nitrogenase catalyst for production of ammonia.
Project descriptions
The successful candidate will develop and apply (a) variational approach to Markov state models to capture long time-scale dynamics of the nitrogenase enzyme protein during the nitrogen fixation process and (b) a learning framework for discovering complex and unintuitive reaction pathways in structurally dynamic enzyme systems.
This project will run in parallel with other PhD and postdoc projects within the DELIGHT collaborative team, and it will also be linked to other ongoing projects in the section working on clean energy materials and machine learning for accelerated materials discovery.
Qualifications
You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.
The successful candidate will have obtained excellent grades in his/her Bachelor and Master educations. A solid background in machine learning theory and software development is required. Moreover, knowledge of molecular and materials science through university level courses or project work is preferred. Furthermore, the candidate should be highly motivated and willing to work in a team. Good communication skills in both spoken and written English are a requirement.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see the DTU PhD Guide.
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by: Head of Section, Professor Tejs Vegge, Professor Ole Winther, Professor Jan H. Jensen and Researcher Arghya Bhowmik
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here.
The employment is expected to start 1 September 2021 or soon thereafter.
Further information
If you need further information concerning these positions, please contact Prof. Tejs Vegge at [email protected] or Researcher Arghya Bhowmik at [email protected].
Please do not send applications to these e-mail addresses, instead apply online as described below.
You can read more about DTU Energy at http://www.energy.dtu.dk.
If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.
Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than 25 July 2021 (Danish time).
Apply online at http://www.career.dtu.dk.
Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
You may apply prior to obtaining your 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.
DTU Energy
The Department of Energy Conversion and Storage is focusing on functional materials and their application in sustainable energy technology. Our research areas include fuel cells, electrolysis, solar cells, electromechanical converters, sustainable synthetic fuels, and batteries. The Department, which has more than 200 employees, was founded in 2012. Additional information about the department can be found on http://www.energy.dtu.dk.
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