Aalborg University
5 days ago
PhD Stipend in Dynamic Recipes for Sustainable Plastics, Polymer Processing and Machine Learning Aalborg University in Denmark
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full-time fixed-term PhD stipend for 3 years under Aalborg University terms and the Danish AC collective agreement. Salary follows the university salary structure for scientific positions; the post is a PhD stipend rather than a scholarship and includes standard employment terms, with a 3-month probationary period.
Country
Denmark
University
Aalborg University
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PhD stipend at Aalborg University in Denmark on dynamic recipes for sustainable plastics, combining polymer processing, materials science, and Machine Learning. The project sits in the Department of Materials and Production and is part of TRACE 2025: A Path to Resilience, Call 4, focused on scaling circular economy systems internationally.
You will work on developing data-driven methods to optimise plastic formulations and processing conditions for recycled and heterogeneous feedstocks. The research includes hands-on laboratory work such as extrusion, compounding, and injection moulding, plus mechanical and physical testing to generate high-quality datasets for training and validating ML models. The aim is to understand how recipe design can support stable material properties and more resilient circular plastics systems.
The project is interdisciplinary and collaborative. You will work with the Materials Science and Engineering research group and interact with colleagues in Energy, Biotechnology and Chemistry at Aalborg University. International collaboration is part of the role, including partners at the National Technical University of Athens, the University of Johannesburg, and universities in Nigeria. The position also includes dissemination, project meetings, conference presentations, and possible short research visits abroad.
Eligibility highlights: a master’s degree in engineering or science (or Aalborg University’s Virksomhedsteknologi), strong analytical skills, experience with machine learning and data analysis, familiarity with polymer materials and processing, and good English communication. The PhD is full-time for three years and requires enrolment in the Doctoral School of Engineering and Science, completion of PhD coursework, teaching/dissemination duties, and an external research stay.
How to apply: submit an application, CV, bachelor’s and master’s diplomas with grades, and other relevant documents through Aalborg University’s recruitment system. The post does not state a deadline in the provided text.
Funding details
Full-time fixed-term PhD stipend for 3 years under Aalborg University terms and the Danish AC collective agreement. Salary follows the university salary structure for scientific positions; the post is a PhD stipend rather than a scholarship and includes standard employment terms, with a 3-month probationary period.
What's required
Applicants must hold a master's degree in Virksomhedsteknologi from Aalborg University or a similar degree in engineering or science with a strong technical and analytical foundation. Required or preferred experience includes machine learning, data analysis, polymer materials and processing, and techniques such as extrusion, compounding, and injection moulding. Candidates should be able to work in English, handle laboratory work on polymers, document and analyse experimental data carefully, and work effectively in an international, cross-disciplinary environment. The PhD requires enrolment at the Doctoral School of Engineering and Science, completion of 30 ECTS PhD courses, teaching or knowledge-dissemination experience, and an external research stay outside Aalborg University, preferably 3–6 months.
How to apply
Prepare an application with a motivation letter, CV, diplomas for bachelor’s and master’s degrees including grades, and any other relevant documents. Submit the application through Aalborg University’s recruitment system via the job advertisement on the university website.
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