If you want to help create the foundation for the food of tomorrow, this might be the project for you. This is a 3-year PhD position that is part of a larger collaborative project named RUMy. 

We are searching for a PhD candidate that can contribute to in vitro digestion and fecal fermentation of mycelium-based meat substitutes, as well as integrate data from mycelium growth studies, nutritional data, and objective sensory analysis to create the foundation for the development of healthier and more nutritious plant-based food products. 

You will be part of our internationally renowned research group for Gut, Microbes, and Health at the DTU National Food institute, Technical University of Denmark. We offer a dynamic and sociable research environment with lots of exiting challenges and opportunities.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your role will be to investigate and explore how these mycelia are digested, how they interact with the intestinal microbiome, and whether digestion produces different metabolites in individuals following a vegan diet compared to those consuming a traditional omnivorous diet.

You will be working on this PhD project in close collaboration with members of our research group, as well as with other research groups at DTU National Food Institute. You will also be involved in teaching Bachelor and Master students in our group and will be expected to contribute to other tasks in the department.

We expect that you have a background in microbiology and biochemistry, as well as an interest in intestinal microbiology and ecology. You need to be ambitious, highly motivated, capable of working independently, and have good skills within written and spoken English.

The new colleague we are seeking has ideally worked with INFOGEST, fecal fermentations studies, and nutritional studies. Experience with gut microbiome analysis is an advantage but not a requirement. 

Required skills:

• Experience with basic microbiology and molecular biology techniques
• Experience with INFOGEST
• Knowledge of sequence-based analysis of bacterial communities 
• Capable of working independently
• Motivated by both personal and team accomplishments.

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.

Starting date is 1 March 2026 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here .

Further information  
Further information may be obtained from Senior Researcher and Head of Research Group, Martin Steen Mortensen on masmo@food.dtu.dk .

You can read more about DTU National Food Institute at DTU National Food Institute .

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 now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file . The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae 
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale

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 National Food Institute
DTU National Food Institute conducts research into and disseminates - through advice, innovation and teaching - sustainable and value-creating solutions in the area of food and health for the benefit of society. The vision is to make a difference by generating future prosperity through research into food and health. The institute works to prevent disease and promote health, develop new and better food products for a growing population and create sustainable technological solutions, including biosolutions. The institute’s tasks are carried out in interdisciplinary collaboration within e.g. nutrition, chemistry, toxicology, microbiology, epidemiology, modelling, and technology. This is achieved through a strong academic environment of international top class with correspondingly skilled researchers and employees. The Institute employs approximately 375 staff members.

The RUMy Project
The RUMy project is funded by the Danish grant: Plant-based Food grant (Plantefonden), an initiative to speed up the green transition in the food and agricultural sector. This interdisciplinary project brings together researchers from the 3 different groups at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU National Food Institute), with the shared goal of advancing sustainable food innovation. The project will also include researchers from the research group of Microbial Biotechnology and Biorefining as well as the research group for Bioactives – Analysis and Application.

The insights generated through this research will provide a scientific foundation for developing improved, more appealing mycelium-based foods, contributing to the growth and acceptance of sustainable plant-based alternatives.

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.

The Machine Learning in Photonic Systems group at DTU Electro at the Technical University of Denmark is seeking a candidate for a PhD position to research multiplexing in photonic integrated circuits for enhancing computing efficiency through parallelism.

The PhD student will participate in an international team in an EU-funded Doctoral Network project called MINDnet. The project consists of 15 Ph.D. students at 7 universities, one research center and two companies. The project has partners from eight different EU countries. All 15 Ph.d. projects are within the overall theme of neuromorphic computing and analog signal processing, targeting applications in the fields of communication, sensing, geolocalization, space and biomedical. 

This Ph.D. project will take place at DTU Electro. Apart from the time at DTU there will be secondments of minimum 3 months at Technical University of Illmenau (DE), HPE (BE) and University of Trento (IT). There will also be regular meetings with the other 14 Ph.D. students in the doctoral network, including 4 training schools and two workshops. 

As a participant of the project, the PhD student will become part of a team at DTU with numerical and experimental expertise in photonic computing. 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. Prof. Francesco Da Ros, DTU Electro.

Responsibilities and qualifications
The exponential surge in artificial intelligence (AI), internet traffic, and online services demands a revolutionary leap in devices, computing architecture, and integration technologies. As digital computing struggles to keep up with the growing demand, in MINDnet will investigate neuromorphic computing as a promising solution to support such a demand by getting inspired by the brain’s powerful and energy-efficient processing capabilities. MINDnet aims at addressing the challenge through a holistic optimization - from individual computing devices to the overall architecture, including a focus on applications, and training methods - across multiple technological platforms - photonics, electronics, biological neurons. Photonics is a promising platform however it suffers from relatively energy-inefficient nonlinearities, e.g. compared to electronics. Resonant structures can enhance the nonlinear interaction and therefore increase the energy efficiency of the process.

This PhD project aims to get an in-depth analysis of the potential of coupled photonic resonant circuits for optical computing.

The project will consist among others of the following tasks:

• Investigate the links between nonlinear dynamics and computing metrics in micro-ring resonators and coupled ring-resonator architectures
• Evaluate the number and spatial distribution of coupled cavities for photonic reservoir computing
• Validate the analysis on a small scale-circuit (< 10 coupled cavities)

The doctoral candidate (DC) is expected to travel to network partners under three secondments for a typical total duration of 2-3 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.

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 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 salary is based on seniority with the minimum wage, which is DKK 29.691,75 monthly for the base salary and 1.551,00 for the PhD supplement. Additionally, pension paid by DTU will be added.

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. Francesco Da Ros (fdro@dtu.dk ).

You can read more about DTU Electro at www.electro.dtu.dk/english.

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 15 March 2026 (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:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae 
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale

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.

The recruitment is taking place following the European Code of Conduct for Recruitment of Researchers, which all candidates are encouraged to study.

DTU Electro has more than 300 employees with competencies in electrical and photonics engineering. Research is performed within nanophotonics, lasers, quantum photonics, optical sensors, LEDs, photovoltaics, ultra-high speed optical transmission systems, bio-photonics, acoustics, power electronics, robotics, and autonomous systems. See more on DTU Electro.  

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.

If you are eager to kick-start your scientific career and explore the cutting edge of advanced manufacturing processes, advanced simulation and gas atomization, this opportunity is for you. At DTU, you will work at the forefront of the gas atomization process, with optimisation of the gas and melt nozzles that are at the heart of the process with the aim of making tailor-made powders for specific applications.

Applications are invited for a 3-year Ph.D. position starting in February 2026 within research in optimised design of gas and melt nozzles to produce metal powders with predetermined particle size distributions for laser powder bed fusion and binder jetting processes. 

Responsibilities and qualifications
We are seeking a motivated PhD student to join our research team working on the optimization of nozzle design for metal powder production. This position involves close collaboration with another PhD student focused on modelling gas and melt flow, as well as droplet formation. You will be supported by experienced scientific and technical staff at DTU.

You will be responsible for conducting experimental investigations into how nozzle geometry and configuration influence powder size distribution and morphology. You will design innovative nozzle components—such as gas manifolds and ceramic inserts—and contribute to their fabrication using advanced additive manufacturing techniques. Your work will involve performing powder production experiments at both DTU and RWTH Aachen, utilizing lab-scale and industrial atomizers. These experiments will be complemented by real-time monitoring and high-speed infrared imaging of the spray plume. You will also characterize the resulting powders using a variety of analytical techniques, including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), laser diffraction, computed tomography (CT) scanning, and rheometry. A central part of the project will be the systematic parametric analysis of process conditions, such as gas pressure and melt flow rate, to inform the design of optimized gas nozzles for atomization.

In addition to the direct project-related research, you will conduct some teaching-related activities, disseminate your research through publication of papers in high-ranking journals and attend conferences and internationalize through a research stay abroad.

We envision that you:

• Are open-minded, creative, and enjoy working collaboratively with researchers and laboratory staff.
• Have a background in materials science and/or manufacturing processes, with a solid understanding of the relationship between processing and material properties.
• Possess experience in designing, conducting, and analysing laboratory experiments.
• Have a working knowledge of heat transfer and fluid dynamics, enabling you to engage with process modelling and collaborate effectively with modelling experts.
• Are enthusiastic about exploring cutting-edge research, refining ideas, and testing them through practical implementation.
• Are familiar with (some of) the key materials characterization techniques mentioned above.

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. Starting date 1 February 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 Niels Skat Tiedje (nsti@dtu.dk ) or Senior Researcher Venkata Nadimpalli (vkna@dtu.dk ). 

You can read more about Department os 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 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 now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file . The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae 
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale

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. 

The Section for Manufacturing Engineering does research into the physical phenomena taking place during the entire manufacturing chain. We span a wide range of manufacturing processes, such as additive and subtractive manufacturing, injection molding, casting, welding, metal forming, micro and nanofabrication and manufacturing of composite parts. Our approach is based on a combination of high-level experimental activities in combination with advanced Multiphysics, multi-scale modelling. 

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.

The PhD student will participate in an international team in an EU-funded Doctoral Network project called MINDnet. The project consists of 15 Ph.D. students at 7 universities, one research center and two companies. The project has partners from eight different EU countries. All 15 Ph.d. projects are within the overall theme of neuromorphic computing and analog signal processing, targeting applications in the fields of communication, sensing, geolocalization, space and biomedical. 

This Ph.D. project will take place at DTU Electro. Apart from the time at DTU there will be secondments of minimum 3 months at University of Pisa (IT), Fraunhofer Heinrik Hertz Institute (DE) and Spincloud (DE). There will also be regular meetings with the other 14 Ph.D. students in the doctoral network, including 4 training schools and two workshops. 

As a participant of the project, the PhD student will become part of a team at DTU with numerical and experimental expertise in photonic computing. 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. Prof. Francesco Da Ros, DTU Electro.

Responsibilities and qualifications
The exponential surge in artificial intelligence (AI), internet traffic, and online services demands a revolutionary leap in devices, computing architecture, and integration technologies. As digital computing struggles to keep up with the growing demand, in MINDnet will investigate neuromorphic computing as a promising solution to support such a demand by getting inspired by the brain’s powerful and energy-efficient processing capabilities. MINDnet aims at addressing the challenge through a holistic optimization - from individual computing devices to the overall architecture, including a focus on applications, and training methods - across multiple technological platforms - photonics, electronics, biological neurons. Photonics is a promising platform as it provides several degrees of freedom for data encoding and processing, time, frequency, space, modal content, etc. However a systematic analysis of the potential and trade-offs of applying photonic parallelism to computing is still lacking.

This PhD project aims to get an in-depth understanding of the benefits and limitations of photonic multiplexing for computing.

 The project will consist among others of the following tasks:

• Investigate photonic multiplexing for enhancing computing efficiency through parallelism (time-, frequency-, and mode-multiplexing), with a specific focus on photonic reservoir computing
• Relate parallelism to applications, e.g., algorithmic parallelism, multi-tasking, etc.
• Address nonlinear equalization in optical signal transmission and provide a comparison with neuromorphic electronics

The doctoral candidate (DC) is expected to travel to network partners under three secondments for a typical total duration of 2-3 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.

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.

The salary is based on seniority with the minimum wage which is DKK 29.691,75 for the base salary and 1.551,00 for the PhD supplement. Additionally, pension paid by DTU will be added.

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. Francesco Da Ros (fdro@dtu.dk ).

You can read more about DTU Electro at www.electro.dtu.dk/english.

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 15 March 2026 (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:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae 
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale

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.

The recruitment is taking place following the European Code of Conduct for Recruitment of Researchers, which all candidates are encouraged to study.

Technology for people
DTU Electro has more than 300 employees with competencies in electrical and photonics engineering. Research is performed within nanophotonics, lasers, quantum photonics, optical sensors, LEDs, photovoltaics, ultra-high speed optical transmission systems, bio-photonics, acoustics, power electronics, robotics, and autonomous systems. See more on DTU Electro.  

Technology for people
DU 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.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity for PhD, we at Materials and Surface Engineering section, Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, is seeking candidate for one PhD position to work on corrosion focused mechanistic investigation of IGBT and SiC Power MOSFETs related components and layouts under varied humidity, temperature, gases and applied potential conditions. 

The project will also include the development of advanced simulation models to characterize and predict moisture transport through gel substrate and interfacial layers within the semiconductor packages. This PhD project is part of Center for Climate Robust Electronic Design project funded by Poul Due Jensens Foundation, Denmark. The PhD position also provides an opportunity to work in collaboration with major industries involved in electric vehicles/renewable energy systems.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Environmental stressors such as humidity, temperature, and reactive gases significantly affect the long-term reliability of power semiconductor devices by inducing corrosion and electrochemical degradation. In high-voltage and high-power applications, such as automotive and industrial systems, devices like Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) Power MOSFETs are particularly susceptible to environmental influences that alter their electrical and thermal performance. When combined with operational stresses such as elevated voltages, switching cycles, and temperature gradients, environmental conditions such as humidity and corrosive gases (e.g., H₂S) can accelerate failure mechanisms such as electrochemical migration and anodic migration, which remains insufficiently understood.

This PhD project aims to systematically investigate failure mechanisms in IGBT and SiC Power MOSFET devices by using test structures that mimic actual components as well as actual components under varied humidity, temperature, gaseous, and electrical potential conditions. The research will involve experimental testing and detailed characterization of corrosion effects, with a focus on understanding electrochemical interactions, gel substrate degradation, and interfacial transport phenomena. Specific attention will be given to modeling moisture and gas permeation through gel substrate and interfaces using Multiphysics simulation tools such as ANSYS or COMSOL.

The study will quantify the impact of corrosion and moisture ingress on key device parameters, including switching losses, efficiency, gate stress, and thermal performance. Insights from both experimental and simulation results will be used to propose material and design guidelines for improved environmental robustness, such as optimized Cu pad and gel substrate compositions for IGBTs, and enhanced design configurations for SiC-based devices.

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.

Specialization should be in Materials Science and engineering or related subjects such as corrosion science and engineering. Masters in electronics/electrical engineering with prior experience on humidity/corrosion reliability of electronics is also suitable. For all qualifications, prior experience of corrosion of electronics or similar topics is an advantage. A combination of knowledge in electronics, materials, corrosion, and reliability is preferred. 

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. Starting date is expected to be 1 Febuary 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 Professor Rajan Ambat, e-mail: raam@dtu.dk  and Dr. Kapil Kumar Gupta, e-mail: kkgup@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 26 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:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae 
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
• If relevant, you may add additional documents to the list above

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. 

The research under the section of Materials and Surface Engineering is multi-disciplinary and covers materials science, chemistry, physics, solid mechanics, and manufacturing technology. Properties and performance are evaluated by mechanical testing, tribology and testing in corrosive (aqueous or gaseous) and high-temperature environments.

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.

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:

• Conduct research on data-driven and modular approaches to maintenance
• Collect and analyze industrial case data in energy, manufacturing, or process sectors
• Develop conceptual and computational models linking operations and maintenance
• Validate frameworks in collaboration with industrial partners
• Publish findings in leading journals and present at international conferences
• Contribute to teaching and supervision of BSc and MSc student projects

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: 

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale

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.

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:

• Design and conduct laboratory-scale UV photochemical experiments
• Investigate the photochemistry and reaction kinetics of novel reducing agents 
• Evaluate PFAS degradation pathways, defluorination efficiency, and byproduct formation
• Optimize operating parameters to enhance process performance and robustness
• Integrate the developed process with existing PFAS treatment technologies
• Analyze samples using advanced chemical and spectroscopic techniques (e.g., LC-MS, IC, TOC)
• Disseminate findings through scientific publications and conference presentations

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:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae 
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
• 1-2 recommendation letters from experts in the field

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.

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.

• Conduct experimental work on the formulation and optimization of calcium carbonate–rich cementitious materials.
• Characterizing the fresh and hardened properties of the cementitious materials over time using techniques such as rheological characterization, SEM, XRD, µCT, TGA, Raman imaging, and multiscale mechanical testing. 
• Thermodynamic modelling. 
• Close collaboration with the rest of our interdisciplinary team, particularly the PolYCEM Postdoc in “Metastable calcium carbonate cement”.
• Dissemination of your research through publications in “top rank journals of the field” and attendance to conferences.
• Research and teaching efforts at a section and departmental level as appropriate and relevant (e.g., teach and supervise MSc/BSc student projects).

Qualifications

• Background within building materials, material science, inorganic chemistry or related fields. 
• Experience in microstructural testing of cementitious materials is a great plus.

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:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae 
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale

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.

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:

• Development of machine concepts and forming tools
• Thermoforming process optimization
• Integration of vision systems and control algorithms for in-line process and quality monitoring
• Data-driven process adaptation to accommodate varying fiber types and base material properties

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:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae 
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
• An outline of relevant projects carried out with relevance to the contents of this project, with explanation of your contributions.

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.

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:

• Design OFC and AWG according to standards of optical communication by using commercial software;
• Study different mechanics to align the output of OFCs and working wavelengths of AWGs, and apply them correspondingly for different applications;
• Evaluate different SiCOI materials;
• Fabricate SiCOI devices using CMOS compatible processing;
• Integrate different devices monolithically on SiCOI;
• Character, optimize and evaluate the performance of devices and circuits for the later prototyping and applications.

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:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae 
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale

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.