About the opportunity
The iMAT group in the Section for Materials and Surface Engineering at DTU Construct is seeking a highly motivated postdoc for a DFF-funded project focused on developing innovative, multifunctional materials for energy storage and CO2 capturing. The successful candidate will engage in pioneering research at the intersection of fundamental science and cutting-edge technology, helping shape the future of sustainable advanced building materials. DTU offers a rewarding and challenging job in an international, collaborative environment characterized by academic freedom, collegial respect, and support for professional growth.
Salary and benefits
- Appointment based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations
- Opportunity to negotiate additional supplements in accordance with DTU's salary structure for scientific staff
- One-year period of employment in a leading international technical university environment
Who can apply?
- Hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
- Solid experience in organic and/or inorganic synthesis
- Practical experience with electrochemistry (e.g., cyclic voltammetry, impedance spectroscopy, electrode preparation)
- Strong experience in analytical techniques (e.g., NMR, XPS, FTIR, UV-Vis, XRD)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with good written and spoken English
Required documents
- Application (cover letter)
- CV
- Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD in English)
- List of publications
When to apply
- Application deadline is 1 October 2026 at 23:59 Danish time
How to apply
- Open the online application link and fill out the application form
- Combine all required materials into a single PDF file in English
- Submit the complete application online no later than the deadline
Additional information
- Open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates due to research in critical technology subject to special rules for security and export control.
- For further information, contact Senior Researcher Mehdi Mehrali at meme@dtu.dk or Researcher Masoud Hasany at mahas@dtu.dk.
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…
- PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Engineering
- Practical experience with electrochemistry and analytical techniques
- Interest in sustainable materials and energy storage research
What should you think carefully about?
- One-year fixed-term appointment
- On-site requirement in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
- Potential for open-source background checks due to critical technology research
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position offers a focused, one-year opportunity to advance research in sustainable energy storage and CO2 capture within a leading technical university. It is ideal for a researcher looking to bridge fundamental science with applied technology and gain experience in a DFF-funded project environment.
Our take
This role is well-suited for early-career chemists or engineers with strong synthesis and electrochemistry skills seeking a short-term, high-impact academic position.
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