PhD scholarship in Chemical Production of Graphene Catalysts for Electrochemical Energy Conversion | Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

NanoChemistry group, Department of Chemistry at Technical University of Denmark is inviting applications for PhD scholarship. A 3-year PhD scholarship is awarded in Chemical Production of Graphene Catalysts for Electrochemical Energy Conversion. The project starts on the 1 January 2014 and will end on the 31 December 2016. Candidates must have a master’s degree in chemistry or physics, or academic experience equivalent to a master’s degree in engineering to be eligible for this scholarship.

About Scholarship: A 3-year PhD scholarship is available from the 1 January 2014 at NanoChemistry group, Department of Chemistry at Technical University of Denmark. The PhD project aims at development of graphene catalysts with high activity at low cost, and to pursue their application as electrocatalysts in fuel cells. Platinum (Pt) is presently one of the most efficient fuel cell catalysts. However, the price of Pt has tripled over the last 10 years.

Development of new catalysts with low Pt loading and possibility of recycling used catalysts in order to recover Pt is therefore imperative. This PhD project attempts to develop chemical synthesis procedures to produce graphene supported catalysts for electrochemical energy conversion, with high activity, at low cost and suitable for recycling.

Study: Chemical Production of Graphene Catalysts for Electrochemical Energy Conversion

Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing PhD degree at NanoChemistry group, Department of Chemistry at Technical University of Denmark.

Eligibility: University is seeking motivated candidates who should have a master’s degree in chemistry or physics, or academic experience equivalent to a master’s degree in engineering.

Eligibility Conditions:

- A strong experimental background in chemical synthesis, energy conversion, inorganic chemistry, materials chemistry, and physical chemistry

- A strong background relating to experimental electrochemistry and electrochemical data modeling

- A candidate with experience in electrocatalysis, electrochemical energy conversion, catalysis, chemical synthesis of graphene, synthesis of metallic nanostructures and advanced microscopies such as transmission electron microscopy (TEM) will be preferred

- Full-hearted, hard working, and highly motivated commitment to research

- Independence and good communication in the English language.

Number of award: One scholarship

Duration: A 3-year PhD scholarship is available from the 1 January 2014.

Value: University offers 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. They strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility.

Apply: The mode of applying is online. Applications must be submitted as one pdf file containing all materials to be given consideration. The file must include:

- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)

- Curriculum vitae

- At least two recommendation letters from supervisors

- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma

- Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)

Deadline: no later than 31 October 2013

For further information please follow the link.