Sophienholm
Lyngby-Taarbæk
Indrykket:10/11/2025
Ansøgningsfrist: 30/11/2025
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Lyngby-Taarbæk
If you are eager to advance sustainable water treatment technologies and contribute to solving one of the world’s most persistent environmental challenges, this position is for you.
At DTU Sustain, you will work at the forefront of environmental engineering and photochemical technology, developing innovative solutions for the degradation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). You will gain hands-on experience with advanced analytical tools, reactor design, and reaction kinetics, skills that will prepare you for a future career in academia, research, or the water industry.
Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be to advance the development of a sustainable photochemical reduction process for PFAS mineralization using a green reducing agent. You will work in close collaboration with an interdisciplinary research team in Water Technology and Processes section at DTU Sustain, combining environmental engineering, photochemistry, electrochemistry and process optimization to achieve safer and more efficient PFAS destruction.
Your primary tasks will be to:
We are looking for a candidate who have a strong experimental background in water treatment, photochemistry, or chemical reaction engineering. Experience with analytical chemistry techniques for contaminant detecting and quantification is essential. A good command of both written and spoken English is required, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary research team.
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.
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 DTU's rules for the PhD education
.
Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Professor Yifeng Zhang and the project team based on qualifications, relevant experience, and motivation for the project.
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 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.
The expected starting date is 1 February 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths .
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Prof. Yifeng Zhang (yifz@dtu.dk
) - https://orbit.dtu.dk/en/persons/yifeng-zhang
You can read more about DTU Sustain at www.https://sustain.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 . Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar ” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 30 December 2025 (23:59 Danish time)
.
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:
You may apply prior to obtaining your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.
DTU Sustain - Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering - is one of the largest university departments specializing in environmental and resource engineering in Europe. The department conducts research, development & scientific advice and provides educational programs and service to society. We are working to develop new environmentally friendly and sustainable technologies, methods and solutions, and to disseminate this knowledge to society and future generations of engineers. The Department has approximately 300 staff from more than 30 nationalities.
Water Technology and Processes (WTP) Section
WTP focuses on greener and circular solutions for managing water and residual resources across urban, industrial, and agricultural settings. Research covers the full water continuum, from source water to wastewater, and includes micropollutant removal, advanced materials and membranes, environmental biotechnology, and holistic assessment of water technologies.
Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.
Indrykket:10/11/2025
Ansøgningsfrist: 30/12/2025
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Lyngby-Taarbæk
Are you ready to use data and engineering to change how industries manage complex systems?
At DTU Construct, we offer you the chance to pursue a PhD that bridges cutting-edge research with real industrial practice. You will work on asset-heavy cases from sectors such as energy, manufacturing, and process industries, where maintenance is not just about fixing breakdowns but about ensuring competitiveness, sustainability, and innovation. By joining us, you will gain the tools to develop data- driven, modular approaches to maintenance, collaborate with leading companies, and position yourself at the forefront of research that has immediate value for industry and society.
Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be to develop new approaches to modular, data-driven maintenance in asset-heavy industries. You will explore how maintenance can move from being a cost driver to a source of competitiveness, innovation, and sustainability. Working closely with both academic supervisors and industry partners, you will bridge theory and practice to create research with real-world impact.
Your primary tasks will be to:
We are looking for candidates who hold a master’s degree (120 ECTS points) in engineering, industrial management, or a related field. You should have a strong interest in maintenance, operations, data modeling, or lifecycle engineering. Solid analytical skills and experience with either quantitative or qualitative research methods are essential. We value individuals who can collaborate effectively with both industry and academia, while also being able to work independently. Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken, are required.
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 DTU's rules for thePhD education.
Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by an expert committee appointed by DTU Construct. The committee will evaluate candidates based on academic qualifications, research potential, and their ability to contribute to both the scientific and industrial objectives of the project.
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for its excellence in 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 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 http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Niels Henrik Mortensen, nhno@dtu.dk
.
You can read more about Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at www.construct.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. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 24 November 2025 (23:59 Danish time)
. 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:
You may apply prior to obtaining your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.
DTU Construct
DTU Civil and Mechanical Engineering develops and utilizes science and technical knowledge for the benefit of society and sustainable development. We undertake research, education, innovation, and scientific advice of the highest quality within building design and processes, building construction and safety, building energy and installation, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, materials technology, manufacturing engineering, engineering design and thermal energy systems.
Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.
Indrykket:10/11/2025
Ansøgningsfrist: 24/11/2025
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Lyngby-Taarbæk
Kunne du tænke dig en hverdag med en sund balance mellem arbejde og fritid? Hvad med at møde på arbejde i et positivt og fællesskabsorienteret miljø med høj trivsel og arbejdsglæde? Dette job kan tilbyde hele pakken og mere til.
Vi søger en fagligt stærk og samarbejdsorienteret kemikaliekonsulent til en fast fuldtidsstilling (37 timer/uge) i CAS-Kemibrug
. Du bliver en del af et dedikeret team, der arbejder med at sikre korrekt og tilgængelig viden om kemikalier og arbejdsmiljø – til gavn for ansatte og studerende på fire danske universiteter.
Du vil få en central rolle i at vedligeholde og udvikle Kemibrug-System/platform
, som understøtter sikker kemikaliehåndtering og bidrager til et godt arbejdsmiljø.
Dine arbejdsopgaver
Vi forestiller os, at du har
Vi tilbyder
Om os
Kemibrug er et samarbejde mellem DTU, KU, SDU og AAU. Vi udvikler og vedligeholder et digitalt værktøj, der understøtter kemisk arbejdsmiljø på universiteterne. Vi er 12 medarbejdere med forskellige fagligheder og en sektionsleder som praktiserer en samarbejdsorienteret og situationsbestemt ledelsesstil.
Løn og ansættelsesvilkår
Løn- og ansættelsesvilkår i henhold til overenskomst for akademikere i staten eller i henhold til OAO-S-fællesoverenskomsten og organisationsaftale for kontorfunktionærer, laboranter og It-medarbejdere (HK/Stat).
Stillingen er på 37 timer og ønskes besat pr. 1. januar 2026 eller snarest derefter.
Arbejdsstedet er DTU Lyngby Campus.
Ansøgning og kontakt
Vi skal modtage din online ansøgning senest den 1. december 2025
. Åbn linket "Ansøg nu", hvor du udfylder ansøgningsformularen samt vedhæfter motiveret ansøgning, CV og eksamensbeviser.
Ønsker du flere oplysninger om stillingen, er du velkommen til at kontakte sektionsleder Maj-Britt Kryger Stærfeldt. mabrs@dtu.dk
. Læs mere om Kemibrug på kemibrug.dk
.
Ansøgninger modtaget efter ansøgningsfristens udløb tages ikke i betragtning.
Alle interesserede uanset alder, køn, handicap, race, religion eller etnisk tilhørsforhold, opfordres til at søge stillingen. Da DTU arbejder med forskning i kritisk teknologi, hvormed der gælder særlige regler for blandt andet sikkerhed og eksportkontrol, kan der blive foretage open source-baggrundstjek af kvalificerede kandidater til stillingen.
Teknologi for mennesker
DTU udvikler teknologi for mennesker. Med vores forskning og uddannelser i international topklasse er vi med til at skabe en bedre verden, og vi bidrager til løsningen af de globale udfordringer formuleret i FN’s 17 verdensmål for en bæredygtig udvikling. H.C. Ørsted grundlagde DTU i 1829 med en klar mission om at udvikle og nyttiggøre naturvidenskab og teknisk videnskab til gavn for samfundet. Den mission lever den dag i dag. DTU har 13.500 studerende og 6.000 ansatte. Vi arbejder i en international atmosfære og har et inkluderende, udviklende og uformelt arbejdsmiljø. DTU har campusser i hele Danmark og i Grønland og samarbejder med de bedste universiteter verden over.
Indrykket:10/11/2025
Ansøgningsfrist: 01/12/2025
Trafik og Mobilitet
Lyngby-Taarbæk
Indrykket:10/11/2025
Ansøgningsfrist: 25/11/2025
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Lyngby-Taarbæk
The Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (DTU Construct) of the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) has an open PhD position on the topic of “Sustainable Packaging Manufacturing Using Natural Fiber Networks”.
The position is funded in the context of the project HiProBio co-funded by the Innovation Fund Denmark. You will be working in the framework of the ongoing collaboration between DTU Construct, DTU Chemical Engineering and Danish as well as international companies with the goal of implementing solutions for the development of compostable, recyclable and renewable natural fiber-based packaging. This position offers unique opportunities with respect to high level research, training and innovation within manufacturing engineering, sustainability and circularity, in an exciting combination of academic and industrial environments. The selected candidate will receive strong guidance from academic supervisors as well as from industrial experts.
Responsibilities and qualifications
The PhD position is focused on the development of high-speed dry thermoforming processes for air-laid mats composed of natural fibers derived from locally sourced agricultural waste. The project aims to enable efficient and sustainable production of packaging components suitable for food and beverage applications.
The successful candidate will contribute to the design and implementation of a dry thermoforming process and associated lab-scale machinery tailored to selected bio-based fiber network materials. Key research activities include:
The project will utilize a combination of existing and newly developed equipment to achieve targeted part properties while minimizing cycle time. Industrial validation will be conducted in collaboration with partner companies.
The position involves both theoretical and experimental work, with responsibilities spanning project execution and academic dissemination. You are expected to: position the scientific work within the context of current literature. Furthermore, you are expected to publish your findings in peer-reviewed journals and present them at international conferences.
We are looking for candidates with an excellent academic background in production engineering or related fields. Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems, machine elements, press systems, and process monitoring is essential. Experience with manufacturing metrology and programming tools such as MATLAB is highly valued, and familiarity with Machine Learning techniques is considered a strong asset. Candidates should also possess good analytical skills and communication abilities in English.
You should have completed a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) in Mechanical, Production, Materials, Industrial or Robotics Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline, or a similar degree with an equivalent academic level.
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 DTU's rules for the PhD education
.
Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Associate Professor Giuliano Bissacco according to the qualification requirements stated above.
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 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. It is expected that the selected candidate will start in the position in January 2026 or according to mutual agreement.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Giuliano Bissacco (gibi@dtu.dk
+45 45254895).
You can read more about Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at www.construct.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
. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar
” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 5 December 2025 (23:59 Danish time)
. 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:
You may apply prior to obtaining your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.
DTU Civil and Mechanical Engineering
develops and utilizes science and technical knowledge for the benefit of society and sustainable development. We undertake research, education, innovation, and scientific advice of the highest quality within building design and processes, building construction and safety, building energy and installation, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, materials technology, manufacturing engineering, engineering design and thermal energy systems.
Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.
Indrykket:07/11/2025
Ansøgningsfrist: 05/12/2025
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Lyngby-Taarbæk
We are looking for a number of student assistants to support both the Design & Innovation bachelor and master study leaders with several exciting tasks.
The job
You will be supporting new business tasks like organizing the advisory board meetings, planning the D&I Day, organizing and participating in “Åbent Hus” and study start, plus legacy tasks like updating the new websites, Kumu, and FAQ help tool. You can work flexible hours, and the workload is expected to be around 2 hours per week per student but might vary throughout the year.
Our expectations of you
You need to be enrolled in the Design & Innovation study line with demonstrated organisational and administrative skills. Having served as a Vektor or KABS is a plus.
What we offer in return
We offer a great opportunity in getting involved with and help shape the Design & Innovation program. As a student assistant you will be part of organising and running several critical activities throughout the year, and you can bring in your own experience and creativity to make the programme even better for future generations of students.
Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the multi-union collective agreement for the Organisations of Public Employees—Denmark (State) (OAO-S) and the trade union agreement for clerical staff etc. (HK/State - §35) or the collective agreement for student lecturers at universities etc. (SUL).
Working hours are on average 2 hours per week and can be organized flexibly in relation to holidays, exams, etc. Starting date is 1 December 2025 (or according to mutual agreement). The employment runs as long as you are an active student.
The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus.
Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than Friday, 21 November 2025 (23:59 Danish time)
.
Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and documentation for study activity. In the application, we would like to hear a little about you, your competencies and why you are applying for the position.
If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Michael Deininger at mdein@dtu.dk
.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.
DTU Civil and Mechanical Engineering
develops and utilizes science and technical knowledge for the benefit of society and sustainable development. We undertake research, education, innovation, and scientific advice of the highest quality within building design and processes, building construction and safety, building energy and installation, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, materials technology, manufacturing engineering, engineering design and thermal energy systems.
Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.
Indrykket:07/11/2025
Ansøgningsfrist: 21/11/2025
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Lyngby-Taarbæk
Are you passionate about low-carbon cement and advanced cementitious materials characterization? We’re looking for a full-time PhD to join the Digital Building Technology (DBT) section at DTU, Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (DTU Construct).
In this role, you are advancing innovation by integrating material science, advanced processing techniques, and modelling to gain a comprehensive understanding of calcium carbonate formation & growth at environmental boundary conditions of cementitious materials, across different scales and timeframes. This position plays a crucial role in our DFF-Sapere Aude project, PolYCEM, supported by Independent Research Fund Denmark, dedicated to developing "Metastable calcium carbonate cement toward cultivating carbon neutrality." Join our team and contribute to the field of cement research.
Responsibilities
Your main focus will be to study how cement-based materials undergo carbonation and how the carbonated phases interact with cementitious phases under different atmospheric conditions. You will work directly with advanced laboratory equipment and computational modeling tools (e.g., thermodynamic modelling and life cycle analysis) to investigate carbonation and phase changes at both micro and macro scales.
Qualifications
Flexibility is essential. We are looking for a team player who can also work independently, who is motivated to help and be part of a dynamic research environment; and who has a positive, supportive and creative outlook. We expect you to have good communication and personal interaction skills and to have excellent communication skills in English.
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.
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 DTU's rules for the PhD education
.
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 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 http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Navid Ranjbar, e-mail naran@dtu.dk
.
You can read more about Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at www.construct.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
. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar
” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 4 December 2025 (23:59 Danish time)
. 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:
You may apply prior to obtaining your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Interviews will be conducted continuously.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.
DTU Civil and Mechanical Engineering
develops and utilizes science and technical knowledge for the benefit of society and sustainable development. We undertake research, education, innovation, and scientific advice of the highest quality within building design and processes, building construction and safety, building energy and installation, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, materials technology, manufacturing engineering, engineering design and thermal energy systems.
Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.
Indrykket:07/11/2025
Ansøgningsfrist: 04/12/2025
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Lyngby-Taarbæk
Within the project “Silicon carbide photonic integrated circuit (SiCPIC)”, funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and innovation Programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Grant Agreement No.
101227010
, at DTU Electro, the Technical University of Denmark, we are seeking a candidate for a PhD position to research integrated diode laser system on SiC on insulator (SiCOI) platform for application in nonlinear as well as quantum optics.
The PhD student will participate in an international team, consisting of 15 PhD students at 5 universities and one company. The project has partners from five different EU countries. All, 15 PhD projects are within the overall theme of SiCOI devices and integration for applications in classic and quantum optical telecommunication, and optical sensing.
This PhD project will take place at DTU Electro. Apart from the time at DTU there will be secondments of 4 months at Accelink, Denmark and at Swiss PIC, Switzerland. There will also be common meetings with the other 14 PhD students in the doctoral network, including 3 training schools.
As a participant of the project, the PhD student will become part of a team at DTU with expertise in design, fabrication and characterization of integrated diode laser systems. The activities within the project will benefit from synergies with other PhD projects in the SiCPIC project as well as with other activities at the department, especially with the activities in Wide Bandgap Semiconductor group headed by Assoc. Prof. Haiyan Ou. The main supervisor will be Senior researcher Mingjun Chi, the co-supervisor will be Assoc. Prof. Haiyan Ou, DTU Electro.
Responsibilities and tasks
Thanks to the unique photonic properties and physical properties of SiC, versatile devices could be achieved on the SiC material platform. For example, SiC possesses both high second-order and third-order nonlinearity, the former enables frequency doubling, electro-optical modulators (switches) and the latter enables optical frequency comb (OFC). More importantly, large size SiC wafers enable the integration of different functional components on SiCOI platform, providing novel solutions for compactness and low power consumption, which has never been demonstrated on other material platforms before.
So far, most of the pump sources for photonic devices based on SiCOI are fiber lasers, making the total system bulky and expensive. This project aims to integrate diode laser pump sources with passive SiCOI photonic devices to achieve compact integrated diode laser systems with different functions. The project will among others consist of the following tasks:
SiCPIC PhD student
Qualifications
Candidates 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 in photonics, electro, applied physics or similar.
Further obligations
: The doctoral candidate (DC) is expected to travel to network partners under two secondments for a total duration of 4 months. Additionally, the DC is expected to participate in outreach activities including, but not limited to, YouTube videos, social media updates, participation in public events and campaigns, as well as dissemination to popular press. Furthermore, due to the mobility rules of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie program, the applicant must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Denmark for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their recruitment date.
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 DTU's rules for the PhD education
.
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 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. The start date will be 1 January 2026, or according to mutual agreement. The minimum salary approximately equates to 49.578 € per year (pre-tax and social security), depending on the chosen candidate’s seniority.
The workplace is DTU Electro at the DTU Lyngby and Risø campus.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Senior Researcher Mingjun Chi (mchi@dtu.dk
) and Assoc. Prof. Haiyan Ou (haou@dtu.dk
).
You can read more about DTU Electro at https://electro.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
. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar
” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 1 December 2025 (23:59 Danish time)
. 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.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.
Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.
Indrykket:06/11/2025
Ansøgningsfrist: 01/12/2025
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Lyngby-Taarbæk
Within the project “Silicon carbide photonic integrated circuit (SiCPIC)”, funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and innovation Programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Grant Agreement No.
101227010
, at DTU Electro, the Technical University of Denmark, we are seeking a candidate for a PhD position to research key SiC on insulator (SiCOI) devices i.e. arrayed waveguide gratings (AWGs) and optical frequency combs (OFCs), and their monolithic integration for applications in classical as well as quantum communication.
The PhD student will participate in an international team in an EU-funded Doctoral Network project called SiCPIC. The project consists of 15 PhD students at 5 universities and one company. The project has partners from five different EU countries. All, 15 PhD projects are within the overall theme of SiCOI devices and integration for applications in classic and quantum optical telecommunication, and optical sensing.
This PhD project will take place at DTU Electro. Apart from the time at DTU there will be secondments of 5 months at Accelink Denmark and at Politecnico di Torino, Italy. There will also be common meetings with the other 14 PhD students in the doctoral network, including 3 training schools.
As a participant of the project, the PhD student will become part of a team at DTU with expertise in design, fabrication and characterization of wide bandgap semiconductor photonic devices. The activities within the project will benefit from synergies with other projects in the group as well as with other activities at the department. The main supervisor will be Assoc. Professor Haiyan Ou, DTU Electro.
Responsibilities and tasks
Thanks to the unique photonic properties and physical properties of SiC, versatile devices could be achieved on the SiC material platform. For example, SiC possesses both high second-order and third-order nonlinearity, the former enables frequency doubling, electro-optical modulators (switches) and the latter enables optical frequency comb (OFC). More importantly, large size SiC wafers enable the integration of different functional components on SiCOI platform, providing novel solutions for compactness and low power consumption, which has never been demonstrated on other material platforms before.
Based on our pioneering work on SiCOI OFCs, this project aims at monolithically integrating OFC with AWG on SiCOI. The project will among others consist of the following tasks:
SiCPIC PhD student
Qualifications
Candidates 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 in photonics, electro, applied physics or similar.
Further obligations
: The doctoral candidate (DC) is expected to travel to network partners under two secondments for a typical total duration of 5 months. Additionally, the DC is expected to participate in outreach activities including, but not limited to, YouTube videos, social media updates, participation in public events and campaigns, as well as dissemination to popular press. Furthermore, due to the mobility rules of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie program, the applicant must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Denmark for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their recruitment date.
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 DTU's rules for the PhD education
.
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 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. The start date will be 1 January 2026, or according to mutual agreement. The minimum salary approximately equates to 49.578 € per year (pre-tax and social security), depending on the chosen candidate’s seniority.
The workplace is DTU Electro at the DTU Lyngby campus.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Assoc. Prof. Haiyan Ou (haou@dtu.dk
).
You can read more about DTU Electro at https://electro.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
. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar
” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 1 December 2025 (23:59 Danish time)
. 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.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.
Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.
Indrykket:06/11/2025
Ansøgningsfrist: 01/12/2025