PhD in Luminescence Physics Applied to Earth Sciences
The Department of Physics at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is offering two PhD positions in Luminescence Physics, focusing on the emerging field of Geophotonics. This interdisciplinary area explores how light interacts with natural crystalline materials to reveal the dynamics of Earth's surface. The positions are part of the ERC Advanced Grant LUMIN project, which aims to understand charge transport in feldspar minerals and develop new methods for measuring rates of Earth surface processes such as weathering, erosion, sediment transport, and landscape evolution. Depending on your background, your research may involve confocal microscopy of point defects and trapped charges, thermochronometry, and rock surface dating. You will join the LUMIN team, a collaborative group of engineers, scientists, postdocs, and PhD students working at the intersection of physics and earth science. The project has significant implications for both academic research and industry, including improving models of Earth surface evolution, predicting landscape responses to climate change, and designing advanced artificial phosphors and radiation dosimeters for medical and industrial applications. The exact research focus will be tailored to your expertise and interests, and you are expected to work independently, contribute to high-impact publications, and collaborate within the team. Applicants should have a strong background in Physics, Geophysics, Materials Science, Computation, Engineering, or related fields, with hands-on experience in confocal microscopy, image processing, optical bench instrumentation, numerical modelling, scientific software development, or geochronology considered advantageous. Proficiency in English communication and academic writing is required. DTU offers an inclusive, international research environment with a mission to use science and engineering for societal benefit. For application details, read the full job advertisement and click the 'Apply' button. For further information, contact Professor Mayank Jain at [email protected].
