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PhD in Atomic-Scale Characterization of Nanoporous Materials | Nanotechnology & Nanoscience | DTU Nanolab | Denmark
Help combat “forever chemicals” (PFAS) with atomic-scale innovations in nanoporous materials for clean water solutions.
🔍 Job Details
| Field | Details |
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| Job Title | PhD Scholarship in Atomic-Scale Characterization of Nanoporous Materials for Environmental Applications |
| Employer | DTU Nanolab – Technical University of Denmark |
| Location | Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark |
| Salary | Based on Danish Confederation of Professional Associations agreement |
| Contract | 3 years, full-time |
| Closing Date | 15 August 2025 (23:59 Danish time) |
| Start Date | 1 December 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter) |
| Research Field | Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Electron Microscopy, Environmental Engineering, Applied Physics |
| Required Qualification | Master’s degree (120 ECTS) in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related field |
| Required Experience | Experience with electron microscopy, nanoporous materials, adsorption phenomena, or hybrid material analysis |
| Collaborators | Technical University of Munich (TUM), “Nano-Micro-Macro. Structure in Materials” research group |
| Official Website | DTU Nanolab Careers |
The National Centre for Nanofabrication and Characterization (DTU Nanolab) is offering an exciting fully funded PhD scholarship focusing on atomic-scale characterization of nanoporous materials for environmental remediation.
The project targets the urgent global challenge of removing persistent pollutants—notably PFAS “forever chemicals”—from water. These harmful substances resist conventional purification methods, demanding advanced solutions.
As part of the “Nano-Micro-Macro. Structure in Materials” group led by Professor Joerg Jinschek, you will push the limits of electron microscopy imaging and spectroscopy to reveal the structure–property relationships that govern molecular adsorption on porous materials.
This work is interdisciplinary and international, conducted in close collaboration with Dr. Romy Ettlinger at the Technical University of Munich, whose group specialises in reticular chemistry and porous composites for water purification.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
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Developing high-resolution electron microscopy protocols (HR-TEM, HR-STEM, 4D-STEM, iDPC, ptychography)
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Investigating molecular adsorption mechanisms at the nanoscale
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Correlating interfacial structures with adsorption performance
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Collaborating with TUM to connect microscopic insights with macroscopic material performance
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Generating data for AI-assisted material design
What DTU Offers:
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Access to state-of-the-art microscopy facilities at DTU Nanolab
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A dynamic, international research environment focused on societal challenges
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Direct involvement in real-world environmental applications of nanotechnology
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Training in advanced characterization techniques and interdisciplinary research methods
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⚠️ Disclaimer
This listing is provided for informational purposes only. Please refer to the official DTU Nanolab job posting for full details, eligibility criteria, and the official application form. Applications must be submitted online by 15 August 2025.
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