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PhD scholarship in Measuring the Catalytic Activity of a Single Nanoparticle under Real Reaction Conditions

jobbeskrivelse:

The European Research Council (ERC) has granted a five-year project, Atomic Insight Cavity Reactor, (ATOMICAR) with the aim to finally start to answer the ultimate question in nanoparticle catalysis:

How, in atomic detail, does the catalytic reaction happen on the nanoparticles?

In order to address this question experimentally, it is necessary to quantitatively measure the catalytic conversion of single, isolated nanoparticle under relevant reaction conditions which requires an unprecedented sensitivity of about 1000 chemical turnovers/s or better. This goal will be achieved via indirect measurement of the reaction rate in a 'cavity array reactor chip' which you will fabricate.

You will be part of a dedicated team working towards this goal.

Your main task will be to design, build and operate a scanning laser system for fast, parallel measuring on a cavity array reactor chip. You will use this setup to measure catalytic activity of multiple isolated nanoparticles inside the chip and compare their activity under identical reaction conditions.

The work will be headed by Professor Peter C. K. Vesborg and will mostly be carried out at DTU Physics is in the section for Surface Science and Catalysis (Surfcat), but some of the work will be done at Nanolab (DTU's facilities for MEMS fabrication and electron microscopy).

Qualifications

• You have (or are close to getting) a master degree in physics, engineering, or similar field with outstanding results.
• You also have a keen interest in catalysis, and a passion for 'pushing the limits' of what is experimentally possible.
• You are hard-working, highly motivated, and you are a team player - because ATOMICAR is a team effort. You will be working closely with the other ATOMICAR team members on a daily basis.
• Practical experience with optomechanical systems such as Optical Coherence Tomography is a clear advantage. Experience with Ultra High Vacuum systems is also a bonus.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills are mandatory.

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 the DTU PhD Guide. http://www.dtu.dk/english/Education/PhD/Rules/PhDguide

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 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/career/meet-our-people/career-paths

Further information

Further information may be obtained from Professor Peter C. K. Vesborg, tel.: +45 4525 3276.

You can read more about Surfcat on

www.fysik.dtu.dk/english/research/surfcat and the department of physics on: www.fysik.dtu.dk/english. http://www.fysik.dtu.dk/english/research/surfcat http://www.fysik.dtu.dk/english

Application

Please submit your online application no later than 1 May 2019 (local 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 in 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
• Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and Excel spreadsheet here) http://www.dtu.dk/english/Education/phd/Applicant/Pre_acceptance-1-

Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.

Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and scientific advice. Our staff of 6,000 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society, and our 11,200 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government and public agencies.


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