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The Section for Autonomous Materials Discovery at DTU Energy is looking for outstanding candidates for a Postdoc fellowship within the field of integrated computational, experimental and machine learning workflows for accelerated discovery, synthesis and characterization of new materials for Power2X. This position specifically targets the development of a Decentralized and AsynchroNous Materials Acceleration Platform (DANMAP) to enable accelerated closed-loop discovery of materials for Power2X applications.
The position is one of the open positions in the 2024 CAPeX Postdoc cohort call. CAPeX is a 13-year and 300 MDKK “Pioneer Center for Accelerating P2X Materials Discovery”, funded by Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science, the Danish National Research Foundation, the Carlsberg Foundation, the Lundbeck Foundation, the Novo Nordisk Foundation, and the Villum Foundation. CAPeX is hosted by the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and co-hosted by Aalborg University (AAU), and unites leading experts from DTU, AAU, University of Copenhagen, Aarhus University, and the University of Southern Denmark with international partners from Stanford University, Utrecht University, and the University of Toronto to form a truly Pioneering Center on P2X. You can read more about the CAPeX research themes and X-trails, our organization, and the other open PhD and postdoc cohort positions at http://www.capex-p2x.com.
Project descriptions
The successful candidate will work on the development of a trans-disciplinary Decentralized and AsynchroNous Materials Acceleration Platform (DANMAP) to enable accelerated closed-loop discovery of materials for Power2X applications, e.g., catalysts and supports for the electrochemical reduction of H2O, CO2, and N2. DANMAP transcends the traditional sequential process and fully integrates a series of modules targeting a single fundamental materials property or process step goes beyond physical co-location by developing and demonstrating the first decentralized and asynchronous MAP concept, using (REST) API-based interoperable exchange and utilization of data across all process steps, domains, and scales to enable remote access orchestration and process control. These modules encompass autonomous synthesis robotics, i.e., synthesis robots that can be controlled by AI-guided decision-making strategies, computational and ML-based autonomous analysis and prediction, and experimental characterization techniques. DANMAP will also include accelerated performance and durability testing, e.g., Highly Accelerated Life Test (HALT) conditions for testing the materials and the utilization of power electronics, e.g., high voltage/current over a short period (pulsed power) and power cycling tests to enable dynamic control of the processes. A specific area of interest is the optimization and testing of CO2RR catalysts by performing autonomous experimentation using electrochemical characterization techniques such as mass spectrometry (EC-MS) under elevated temperatures or pressure. The successful candidate will work closely with other PhD and postdoc candidates in CAPeX and colleagues at the University of Toronto and Utrecht University. Fellowship postdocs are expected to spend 6-12 months at the international partner university.
Qualifications
Candidates should hold a PhD or equivalent degree in computer science, physics, chemistry or materials science. The candidates must have a strong background in computational chemistry, physics or materials science and/or machine learning, and are expected to have performed original scientific research within the relevant fields listed above for the specific position. Moreover, the successful candidate:
Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by the Head of AMD and Director of CAPeX, Prof. Tejs Vegge and Tenure Track Prof. Jin Hyun Chang (DTU).
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.
Salary and appointment terms
The appointments will be for 2 years and be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union.
The employment is expected to start March 1st, 2023 or shortly thereafter.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here.
Further information
If you need further information concerning these positions, please contact Director of CAPeX, Prof. Tejs Vegge at [email protected] or Tenure Track Prof. Jin Hyun Chang at [email protected].
Please do not send applications to these e-mail addresses, instead apply online as described below.
If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.
Application
We must have your online application by 8 January 2024 (23:59 Danish time).
Apply at: https://efzu.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/1611/?utm_medium=jobshare
Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
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