PhD scholarship in Molecular Thermodynamics for CO2 Storage Simulations - DTU Chemical Engineering

Job description

Are you a talented and motivated student looking to join a world-leading research team? We welcome candidates to contribute to the advancement of next-generation molecular thermodynamics for multiphase weak electrolyte systems, especially those relevant to CO2 storage, as part of the grant “A new pathway for CO2 storage simulations based on the utilization of molecular thermodynamics (PAVECO2)” funded by Independent Research Fund Denmark. The position is scheduled to start on October 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter, and the appointment will be at the Center for Energy Resources Engineering (CERE), within the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Responsibilities and qualifications: Molecular thermodynamics plays a crucial role in the modelling, design, and optimization of various systems in product and process engineering. Despite significant progress made over the decades, existing thermodynamic models and theories still face significant challenges, for instance, for modelling CO2 storage processes, which involve multiple cations and anions, mineral precipitation and dissolution, broad ranges of temperature and...