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PhD-scholarships Torrefaction of Biomass and Waste The Biosystems Department at Risø National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, DTU wishes to appoint a PhD student within the Bioenergy and Biomass Program. The title of the project is: Upgrading Fuel Properties of Biomass Fuel and Waste by Torrefaction The project aims on testing a new concept of thermal upgrading biomass for a more efficient use in power plant co-firing systems. The treatment is a mild thermal treatment so-called torrefaction, which is claimed to have several significant chemical and physical effects on biomass which increases sustainability and save energy in transport, storage, and handling of biomass for large scale power plants applications as well as international biomass trade. The project will focus on the under-lying chemistry of the process, the technical aspects and the potential benefits when applied to relevant Danish biomass and waste fuels. The project involves and is co-financed by partners from the industry. Qualifications required: M.Sc in chemical engineering or mechanical engineering with skills in analytical and experimental methods: Knowledge of physical, chemical and mechanical properties of biomass is desirable, but not a requirement. Research potential, to be enterprising, to possess good personal skills and to be qualified for enrolment into the PhD programme We offer: an interesting and challenging job in an international atmosphere good possibilities for professional and personal growth a family friendly organization with flexible working hours Employment and salary in accordance with the terms and conditions applicable to PhD stipends at Risø DTU. The period of employment for the PhD positions is three years. Terms of employment You will be employed in accordance with the terms valid for scientific staff at Risø National Laboratory. The post will be filled in accordance with the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Federation of Professional Associations. The position as a PhD fellow requires the applicant to be approved for admission to the PhD programme at the Technical University of Denmark when accepted for the post. The PhD fellow will be attached to a Research School. Employment will take place at Risø National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, a part of the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Your application Please send the application marked Torrefaction: We must have your online application by October the 31st 2009. Please open the link "apply online" and fill in the application form at http://www.dtu.dk/Om_DTU/ledige_stillinger.aspx?guid=3e6d0da4-fd40-4473-996c-7b64bb0ce6d5. The application should include the following appendices marked with the stated appendix numbers: Appendix 1: curriculum vitae with documentation of education. Appendix 2: material required for expert assessment, including publications and documentation of work experience. Risø requires diversity and supports equal opportunities irrespective of sex and ethnic background. Further information You are welcome to contact Senior Scientist, Jesper Ahrenfeldt, Risø National Laboratory, (+45)2565 0655, j...@risoe.dtu.dk You can read more about Risø on www.risoe.dk and about DTU on www.er.dtu.dk ---------------------------------------------------------------- Von: Jesper Ahrenfeldt j...@risoe.dtu.dk Risø National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, DTU Roskilde, Denmark Ansprechpartner: Jesper Ahrenfeldt ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Mehr Informationen zu SCIENCE-JOBS-DE finden Sie im WWW unter der Adresse http://jobs.uni-hd.de, insbesondere zu den Themen An/Abmelden, Informationen fuer Anbieter und "Netiquette" - more information on SCIENCE-JOBS-DE is available on the Web at http://jobs.uni-hd.de, especially regarding subscription and unsubscription, information for offerings and "netiquette".
