Overview
The NRG Programme at Risø DTU offers a three years PhD scholarship starting in November 2010.
The Project
The project will develop sustainable technologies for production of 2nd generation biofuels (biogas, bioethanol and biodiesel) from lignocellulosic waste material in developing countries in Africa. In addition the main is to utilize residuals from the bioenergy production as fertilizer to improving soil fertility and food security. The suggested technologies will make it possible to switch from a society depending more and more on fossil energy to a modern biomass based society. Ghana will be used as a model country.
The PhD will map and select waste resources found in Ghana that are relevant for production of biofuel and the resources will be characterized.The waste will be subject to pre-treatment such as silage treatment, hydrothermal treatment and maceration and thereafter be converted to biofuel in the laboratory. Various conversion technologies shall be tested: ethanol production, biogas and biodiesel. Based on the results different concepts for combined bioethanol, biogas and biodiesel will be developed. Codigestion concepts for an optimized biogas production will also be tested as well as innovative reactor setups will be tested. Finally an evaluation of most suitable biofuel technology will and a sustainability assessment will be carried out.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a master's degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in engineering. We seek an energetic and skilled candidate with strong interest and experience in bioenergy and pretreatment of biomass. Interest and skills in analytical and methodical laboratory work, e.g. will be of advantage. Ability for easy going communication (English) and mutual commitment to effective team work are highly desired. Experience with work in developing countries is preferable.
Opportunities
The NRG programme offers family friendly and pleasant working conditions in a team of internationally acknowledged scientist, technicians and students. The Danish Technical University (DTU) is among the leading European technical Universities and offers excellent training opportunities for PhD students. The project will be supervised at DTU.
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 26 October 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 (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet for the conversion here).
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 Head of Program Jens Ejbye Schmidt, phone +45 4677 4195, email: jeej@risoe.dtu.dk. Read more about the Biosystems Division and Risø DTU at risoe.dtu.dk.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
The NRG Programme at Risø DTU offers a three years PhD scholarship starting in November 2010.
The Project
The project will develop sustainable technologies for production of 2nd generation biofuels (biogas, bioethanol and biodiesel) from lignocellulosic waste material in developing countries in Africa. In addition the main is to utilize residuals from the bioenergy production as fertilizer to improving soil fertility and food security. The suggested technologies will make it possible to switch from a society depending more and more on fossil energy to a modern biomass based society. Ghana will be used as a model country.
The PhD will map and select waste resources found in Ghana that are relevant for production of biofuel and the resources will be characterized.The waste will be subject to pre-treatment such as silage treatment, hydrothermal treatment and maceration and thereafter be converted to biofuel in the laboratory. Various conversion technologies shall be tested: ethanol production, biogas and biodiesel. Based on the results different concepts for combined bioethanol, biogas and biodiesel will be developed. Codigestion concepts for an optimized biogas production will also be tested as well as innovative reactor setups will be tested. Finally an evaluation of most suitable biofuel technology will and a sustainability assessment will be carried out.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a master's degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in engineering. We seek an energetic and skilled candidate with strong interest and experience in bioenergy and pretreatment of biomass. Interest and skills in analytical and methodical laboratory work, e.g. will be of advantage. Ability for easy going communication (English) and mutual commitment to effective team work are highly desired. Experience with work in developing countries is preferable.
Opportunities
The NRG programme offers family friendly and pleasant working conditions in a team of internationally acknowledged scientist, technicians and students. The Danish Technical University (DTU) is among the leading European technical Universities and offers excellent training opportunities for PhD students. The project will be supervised at DTU.
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 26 October 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 (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet for the conversion here).
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 Head of Program Jens Ejbye Schmidt, phone +45 4677 4195, email: jeej@risoe.dtu.dk. Read more about the Biosystems Division and Risø DTU at risoe.dtu.dk.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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