Overview
Do you want to help develop innovative and environmentally friendly technologies for the future?
The Fuel Cells and Solid State Chemistry Division at Risø DTU has been granted a four-year project, OPTIMAC, to investigate the optimized processing of multi-material architectures for functional ceramics. Functional ceramics are found in many environmentally friendly devices, including fuel cells, electrolyzers, gas separation membranes and magnetic refrigeration units. Their performance may be improved by grading the ceramic materials, i.e. making multi-material components. The processing of such components is challenging, and it is the objective of the project to increase our understanding of the processes involved, including shaping, sintering and mechanical behavior.
The project takes place in collaboration between Risø DTU and leading Danish and international research institutions and companies. Within this project, five positions for modeling the process have already started and there are now four new positions on experimental processing. One of them is this PhD scholarship within Experimental Extrusion of Tubular Multilayer materials for Ooxygen Membrane.
Project description
This project deals with the experimental evaluation of the co-extrusion process to develop a multi-layer structure for oxygen separation membranes. Co-extrusion is a technology used already in several areas, such as food industry, in polymers and ceramics. Producing a very thin dense ceramic layer on a porous support is still a challenge from the processing point of view. A main part of the project is the investigation and understanding of the process parameters (complex flow behavior, debinding and sintering behavior) that will influence the quality of the final component.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in engineering, chemistry, physics, materials science or similar
Knowledge in ceramic processing and material science
Preferably experience with extrusion process
Ability to work independently, to plan and carry out complicated tasks
Interest in international co-operation and in working part time with our project partner in Switzerland
Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken
We offer
We offer an exciting and challenging job in an international environment
Good possibilities for professional and personal growth
A family friendly organization with flexible working hours
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU.
Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.
Application
We must have your online application by 31October 2010. Please open the link "apply for this job online", fill in the application form and attach the following documents;
a) A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
b) Curriculum vitae
c) Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
d) Conversion of grade averages to Danish grades
Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
Further information
Please contact Senior Scientist Andreas Kaiser, +45 46 77 5889.
Additional information about Risø DTU and the Fuel Cells and Solid State Chemistry Department can be found on risoe.dtu.dk.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
Do you want to help develop innovative and environmentally friendly technologies for the future?
The Fuel Cells and Solid State Chemistry Division at Risø DTU has been granted a four-year project, OPTIMAC, to investigate the optimized processing of multi-material architectures for functional ceramics. Functional ceramics are found in many environmentally friendly devices, including fuel cells, electrolyzers, gas separation membranes and magnetic refrigeration units. Their performance may be improved by grading the ceramic materials, i.e. making multi-material components. The processing of such components is challenging, and it is the objective of the project to increase our understanding of the processes involved, including shaping, sintering and mechanical behavior.
The project takes place in collaboration between Risø DTU and leading Danish and international research institutions and companies. Within this project, five positions for modeling the process have already started and there are now four new positions on experimental processing. One of them is this PhD scholarship within Experimental Extrusion of Tubular Multilayer materials for Ooxygen Membrane.
Project description
This project deals with the experimental evaluation of the co-extrusion process to develop a multi-layer structure for oxygen separation membranes. Co-extrusion is a technology used already in several areas, such as food industry, in polymers and ceramics. Producing a very thin dense ceramic layer on a porous support is still a challenge from the processing point of view. A main part of the project is the investigation and understanding of the process parameters (complex flow behavior, debinding and sintering behavior) that will influence the quality of the final component.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in engineering, chemistry, physics, materials science or similar
Knowledge in ceramic processing and material science
Preferably experience with extrusion process
Ability to work independently, to plan and carry out complicated tasks
Interest in international co-operation and in working part time with our project partner in Switzerland
Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken
We offer
We offer an exciting and challenging job in an international environment
Good possibilities for professional and personal growth
A family friendly organization with flexible working hours
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU.
Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.
Application
We must have your online application by 31October 2010. Please open the link "apply for this job online", fill in the application form and attach the following documents;
a) A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
b) Curriculum vitae
c) Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
d) Conversion of grade averages to Danish grades
Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
Further information
Please contact Senior Scientist Andreas Kaiser, +45 46 77 5889.
Additional information about Risø DTU and the Fuel Cells and Solid State Chemistry Department can be found on risoe.dtu.dk.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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