Postdoc in Bioelectrochemical Water Treatment

Frist 26. februar 2021

At the Department of Environmental Engineering (DTU Environment), we seek a post-doctoral researcher with competency in process modeling and control. The candidate be part of research team that aims to develop and optimized bioelectrochemical reactors for groundwater/drainage water denitrification. With this position we wish to strengthen our focus and strategic position with regards to process modeling and control of biotechnologies for water treatment.

We offer a 2-year position. The candidate will join the Water Technology & Processes section at DTU Environment. Here he/she will be a part of the research group on microbial ecology and technology (METLab group).

Responsibilities and qualifications
The candidate will be responsible for the identification, calibration and validation of process models for bioelectrochemical reactors. Models will support the design of pilot scale units and the development and evaluation of different control strategies.

The candidate must have documented experience in process modeling (e.g., Matlab, Aquasim, WEST), process control and monitoring, as well as experimental investigations both at laboratory and pilot scale. Experience with molecular tools for characterization of microbial communities, monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions, and/or metabolic modeling is an advantage.

The candidate will contribute to our teaching activities in water treatment as well as to the supervision of students from BSc to PhD level. Therefore, previous experience within education is an advantage.

The candidate should have documented experience (ISI publications) in the area of environmental biotechnology, with particular expertise in nitrogen cycle, bioelectrochemistry, microbial process modeling, water treatment and circular bio-economy. The candidate should also have strong aptitude for innovation and technology transfer and strong communication skills with different stakeholders.

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) within Environmental or Biochemical Engineering.

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 terms of employment

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment is 2 years.

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Further information
Further information may be obtained from assistant professor Borja Valverde Pérez (

bvape@env.dtu.dk

), Department of Environmental Engineering.

You can read more about DTU Environment at

www.env.dtu.dk

.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at

DTU – Moving to Denmark.

Application procedure

Your complete online application must be submitted no later than
26 February 2021 (Danish time).

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas

(MSc/PhD)

• List of publications

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

DTU Environment is one of the largest university departments specializing in water, environmental engineering and sustainability in Europe. We are working to develop new environmentally friendly and sustainable technologies and disseminate this knowledge to society and new generations of engineers. Our activities within research, education and innovation are focused water, chemicals and resources. The department has app. 185 staff members of more than 25 nationalities.

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 vision to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That vision lives on today. DTU has 12,000 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. Our main campus is in Kgs. Lyngby north of Copenhagen and we have campuses in Roskilde and Ballerup and in Sisimiut in Greenland.