PhD scholarship in Conversion of Methanol to Jet Fuel
We offer you a unique opportunity to join DTUs Department of Chemical Engineering in the development and study of a process for conversion of methanol to jet fuel. The overall process involves conversion of methanol to shorter olefins followed by oligomerisation of these olefins to jet fuel range hydrocarbons. The project will be conducted in a close collaboration with the company Topsoe.
You will be based at DTU Chemical Engineering, at the CHEC research group in a dynamic international research environment. The project is part of a large project consortium funded by Innovation Fund Denmark with the objective of paving the path for green fuels for transport and industry in Denmark, for more information see https://missiongreenfuels.dk/.
Responsibilities and qualifications
The aim of the PhD project will be to experimentally study the catalytic oligomerisation of lower olefins to jet fuel range hydrocarbons. The work will involve testing of various catalysts with respect to selectivity and stability, process optimization and kinetic modelling. The main part of the work will be done at the Department of Chemical Engineering using a fixed bed flow reactor setup.
More specifically the position will involve the following tasks:
Literature study on olefin oligomerisation, relevant catalysts, and kinetics of the reaction
Based on the literature study a suite of relevant catalysts should be identified and acquired, or synthesized if needed, for initial screening studies. The catalysts should be characterized by relevant methods to identify structure-activity relationships.
Screening of the catalysts for their catalytic performance using a fixed bed flow reactor. The most promising candidates should undergo further detailed studies and optimization of reaction conditions.
Development of a kinetic model for the reaction to predict the product composition. The model should also include catalyst deactivation as a function of operating conditions and its influence on the product composition.
You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree. Knowledge and/or experiences in heterogeneous catalysis and mathematical modelling of reactions and parameter estimation will be an advantage.
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 DTU's rules for the PhD education.
Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Professor Anker Jensen, associate professor Martin Høj and Martin Dan Palis Sørensen of the Topsoe company.
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 upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Anker Degn Jensen: +45 4525 2841, e-mail aj@kt.dtu.dk.
You can read more about DTU Chemical Engineering at www.kt.dtu.dk/english.
If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 24 October 2022. (Danish 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 out 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 (in English) including official description of grading scale
You may apply prior to obtaining your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.
Applications 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.
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