About the opportunity
If you are eager to kick-start your scientific career in sustainable recycling of steel, this is an opportunity to investigate the effect of tramp elements, accumulating during recycling, on the properties of cast iron and steel. At DTU you will work with the most modern methods, leading researchers and industries to analyse how tramp elements accumulate and interact to influence the properties of iron and steel produced from recycled steel. Applications are invited for a 3-year PhD position starting in January 2027 within experimental and thermodynamic analysis of how pollutive elements in steel scrap behave during processing and how they influence the materials final properties, with the aim of creating a scientific foundation for scrap sorting so that we do not degrade scrap quality during recycling.
Salary and benefits
- Employment for a period of 3 years based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations
- Opportunity to negotiate salary supplements in accordance with DTU's salary structure for scientific staff
- Access to modern methods, leading researchers, unique industrial production data, and collaboration with international institutions including TU Wien and the University of Leicester
- Opportunities for teaching-related activities, publishing papers in high-ranking journals, attending conferences, and an international research stay abroad
Who can apply?
- Must hold 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 (candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree but cannot begin before receiving it)
- Experience with the design, conduction, and analysis of laboratory experiments and ability to cooperate with statistical analysis experts
- Sufficient background in metallurgical thermodynamics to use state-of-the-art modelling software
- Familiarity with fundamental materials characterisation methods such as SEM, XRD, laser diffraction, and CT scanning
- Familiarity with production processes of metals and alloys
Required documents
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma in English, including official description of the grading scale
When to apply
- Application deadline is no later than 1 October 2026 (23:59 Danish time)
- Position starting date is 1 January 2027 or according to mutual agreement
How to apply
- Open the 'Apply now' link on the official job page
- Fill out the online application form
- Attach all materials in English combined into one single PDF file
Additional information
- Further information can be obtained from Associate Professor Niels Skat Tiedje (nsti@dtu.dk, +45 5141 8785) or Professor Dorte Juul Jensen (doje@dtu.dk, +45 4525 4777)
- Open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates due to research involving critical technology subject to special rules for security and export control
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Master's degree holders in fields related to metallurgy or materials science
- Researchers with experience in experimental design and thermodynamic modeling
- Candidates seeking to collaborate with international institutions like TU Wien
What should you think carefully about?
- Requires full-time, on-site presence at DTU Construct
- Must be able to obtain a master's degree before the January 2027 start date
- Research involves critical technology, which may trigger specific security and export control checks
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This scholarship is ideal for an aspiring scientist aiming to establish a career in sustainable materials research. It provides a comprehensive platform for publishing in high-ranking journals, conducting international research stays, and accessing unique industrial data.
Our take
Highly motivated candidates with a strong background in metallurgical thermodynamics should apply. Those without a relevant master's degree or the ability to work on-site in Denmark are not eligible.
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