Research Position in Computational Electrochemistry for Sustainable Energy, Denmark

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Department of Energy Conversion and Storage at the DTU is offering research position as assistant professor/researcher in Computational Electrochemistry for Sustainable Energy in Denmark. Applicants must possess a PhD degree or equivalent in physics, chemistry, engineering or materials science. Applicants must be innovative and able to work both independently and in cross disciplinary teams, as well as with international and industrial partners. Applicant's salary will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The Research position(s) is expected to start August or September, 2013. Applicants should be irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Study Subject(s): The position is offered in Computational Electrochemistry for Sustainable Energy.

Course Level: The applications are invited for research position as assistant professor/researcher.

Scholarship Provider: Department of Energy Conversion and Storage at the Technical University of Denmark.

Scholarship can be taken at: Denmark

Eligibility: -Candidates should hold a PhD degree or equivalent in physics, chemistry, engineering or materials science.

-The assistant professor/researcher is expected to have performed original scientific research at the density functional theory level in electrochemical energy conversion and storage; specifically within electrocatalytic production of synthetic fuels, exited states and/or novel battery materials and mechanisms.

-The successful candidate is innovative and able to work both independently and in cross disciplinary teams, as well as with international and industrial partners.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The students of Denmark can apply for this research scholarship.

Scholarship Description: Department of Energy Conversion and Storage at the Technical University of Denmark invites applications for a position as Assistant Professor / Researcher in atomic scale modeling of materials for electrochemical energy conversion and storage. DTU Energy Conversion is focusing on the development of new technologies and materials for energy conversion and storage, i.e. fuel and solar cells, membranes, magnetic refrigeration and thermoelectrics, electrolysis and sustainable synthetic fuels, and batteries.

Responsibilities and tasks :The assistant professor/researcher's tasks will be to strengthen the Department's competences in density functional theory and many-body perturbation theory level modeling of fundamental mechanisms and materials for energy conversion and storage, within electrocatalysis and synthetic fuel production, localized and exited states, and/or novel battery materials and technologies. The assistant professor/researcher will also supervise student projects and take part in teaching and dissemination of research findings and innovation, both scientifically and in the public domain. Another important task will be to attract external funding from public and private sources.

DTU offer:

We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.

Number of awards offered: Not Known

Duration of award(s): Not known

What does it cover? Salary and terms of employment The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union. The position(s) is expected to start August or September, 2013.

Selection Criteria: Assessment In the assessment of the candidates consideration will be given to

-scientific production and research potential at an international level

-an all-round experience basis, preferably including international experience

-the ability to promote and utilize research results

-experience in teaching and education

-the ability to contribute to development of the field

-innovative skills and the ability to generate new ideas

-the ability to communicate at all levels such as the provision of scientific advice to public sector authorities.

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include: -Application (cover letter) -CV -Diploma (MSc/PhD) -List of publications indicating scientific highlights -Documentation of teaching experience and/or training Remember to specify whether you are applying for an Assistant Professor or Researcher position. Applications and enclosures 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.

Scholarship Application Deadline: We must have your online application by 10 May 2013.

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