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The advertised position is within an ongoing post doc project related to the research project HyProFuel, funded by Innovation Fund Denmark. 
The project deals with the development of catalysts and processes for upgrading biomass fast pyrolysis oil to a higher quality fuel that can be used for e.g. ships and ultimately for aviation and land transport. The project is conducted in close collaboration with the company Topsoe as well as other universities and companies. You will be based at DTU Chemical Engineering, at the CHEC research group in a dynamic international research environment.
Responsibilities and qualifications
The aim of the post doc position is to participate in the development of processes for the catalytic upgrading of biomass fast pyrolysis oil by hydrotreating.
The position will involve the following tasks:

• Supervision of BSc/MSc and PhD students related to the project.
• Performing catalytic tests on upgrading pyrolysis oil and pyrolysis oil model compounds using an advanced continuous trickle bed reactor setup as well as supporting experiments on and advanced continuous slurry reactor setup.
• Characterization of gas phase and liquid phase products using a range of characterization methods such as gas chromatography, Karl-Fischer (for water), titration methods for TAN/CAN, elemental analysis etc.
• Synthesis and characterization of catalysts.
• Writing of scientific papers and attending conferences.

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent). The candidate must have documented experience in the areas mentioned above. The candidate must be self-paced, highly ambitious and with very good skills to collaborate with our technicians, PhD students and MSc/BSc/BEng students associated to the project as well as the project partners from Topsoe.
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 terms of employment 
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 for 1 year and the starting date is 1 October 2025. 
You can read more about career paths at DTU here .
Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Professor Anker Degn Jensen: +45 2217 1723, e-mail aj@kt.dtu.dk .
If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark .
Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 8 July 2025 (23.59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications 

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
At DTU Chemical Engineering it is our mission to develop and utilize knowledge, methods, technologies and sustainable solutions within: Chemical and biochemical process engineering and production, Design of chemical and biochemical products and processes, Energy and environment. You can read more about DTU Chemical Engineering at  www.kt.dtu.dk/english . 
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• Job Identification 5413
• Job Category VIP B
• Posting Date 06/24/2025, 12:00 PM
• Apply Before 07/08/2025, 10:59 PM
• Locations Søltofts Plads , Kgs Lyngby, 2800, DK