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PhD Scholarship in Catalytic CO₂ Conversion to Carbon Nanotubes at DTU Physics Technical University of Denmark in Denmark

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

PhD scholarship for a 3-year full-time appointment under the Danish collective agreement with salary according to DTU's scientific staff salary structure. The post is a funded PhD position; no stipend amount is stated.

Deadline

Nov 19, 2026

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Denmark

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Technical University of Denmark

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Keywords

Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Catalysis
Nanoscience
Transmission Electron Microscopy
Physics

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DTU Physics is advertising a PhD scholarship in Catalytic CO₂ Conversion to Carbon Nanotubes in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark. The project explores a new route for carbon utilization: converting captured CO₂ directly into carbon nanotubes (CNTs), combining climate-change mitigation with the sustainable production of advanced nanomaterials.

You will join the Catalysis and Operando Characterization (CATOC) group at the Technical University of Denmark and work in close collaboration with Leipzig University. The research combines catalyst synthesis, catalytic testing, advanced electron microscopy, and operando X-ray characterization to understand how catalysts form, evolve, and produce CNTs under realistic reaction conditions.

The project focuses on developing mono- and multimetallic catalyst materials based on metal silicates, evaluating performance under realistic conditions, studying CNT growth and harvesting, and investigating catalyst regeneration strategies. The goal is to establish structure–activity relationships that guide the design of next-generation catalysts for CO₂-to-CNT conversion.

Applicants should have a strong background in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, physics, nanotechnology, or a related field. Experience with catalysis, materials synthesis, electron microscopy, or characterization techniques is considered an advantage. A two-year master's degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent is required. You may apply before receiving the degree, but you cannot start before it is awarded.

The position is a 3-year full-time PhD scholarship with salary and appointment terms according to the Danish collective agreement and DTU’s salary structure for scientific staff. The application deadline is 19 November 2026. Apply online through DTU’s recruitment portal and submit one PDF in English containing a cover letter, CV, and transcripts plus degree documentation.

Funding details

PhD scholarship for a 3-year full-time appointment under the Danish collective agreement with salary according to DTU's scientific staff salary structure. The post is a funded PhD position; no stipend amount is stated.

What's required

Applicants should have a strong background in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, physics, nanotechnology, or a related field. Experience with catalysis, materials synthesis, electron microscopy, or characterization techniques is an advantage. A two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or an equivalent academic degree is required, and applicants may apply before obtaining the degree but cannot start before it is awarded.

How to apply

Apply online via the DTU application portal using the 'Apply now' link. Submit one PDF in English containing a cover letter, CV, and grade transcripts plus BSc/MSc diploma with grading scale description. Applications must be submitted by the deadline.

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