1 PhD Position in Model based Monitoring of Bio-Processing Plants in Denmark | Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

A PhD position is available in connection with the strategic research center BIOPRO2 which is funded by InnovationsFonden. DTU Chemical engineering is coordination the center which included Novo Nordisk, Novozymes, Dong Energy, CP Kelco and Chr. Hansen as industrial partners as well as other research departments at DTU and Copenhagen University). The BIOPRO2 center aims at develop and optimize knowledge based bio-based production industries at the plant level.

The project will include the following activities:

• Literature survey of monitoring of biochemical production facilities
• Modelling and dynamic simulation of a full biochemical production line
• Analyse different sources of online, ad line and offline measurement and diagnostic technologies in relation to real time monitoring in an industrial context.
• Develop a framework for model based monitoring which effectively utilize all available information
• Test novel findings and strategies in collaboration with industry.
• Disseminate and communicate results for industry and academia.

Qualifications:

Candidates should have a master's degree in chemical and biochemical engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in engineering. Beside a strong commitment for research, the PhD student should preferably have experience with in process modeling of chemical and biochemical systems, simulation, control and statistical data analysis as well as experience with programming. Proficiency of spoken and written English is required as well as good communication and self management skills.

We 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.