Postdoc in Gas Cleaning - DTU Chemical Engineering

We are looking for a skilled postdoc for our carbon capture group. CO2 capture and Power-to-X will play important roles in the green energy transition. 

As postdoc at DTU Chemical Engineering, you will support the development of these technologies. Specifically, we are working on projects where a high temperature heat pump will increase the efficiency of thermal carbon capture. We study and develop the next generation carbon capture, and work together with national and international project partners.

We are currently developing a world-leading research group in gas cleaning technologies. The scientific field of gas cleaning, especially CO2 capture, is growing, and we expect this to continue for many years to come. Our fields of research include fundamental measurements of chemical properties, laboratory experiments, thermodynamic modelling of electrolytes and pilot plant operation. 

Responsibilities and qualifications
As postdoc, you will support tasks in several different projects. You will work with a team of PhD-students, laboratory technicians, associate professors and project managers at DTU. Furthermore, the projects have significant industrial participation and you will often participate in meetings with industrial project partners. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Emission measurements of carbon capture solvents
• Testing of advanced solvents 
• Write scientific publications 
• Apply for funding both nationally and internationally
• Supervision of BEng/BSc/MSc students
• Support of PhD students 

We expect you to have: 

• Good understanding of the Danish/European visions and strategies within the green transition
• Strong expertise in capture technologies and amine-related emissions
• Experience with pilot-scale operation and on-site related measurements 
• Experience with gas analysis and impurity analysis in gas streams
• Excellent scientific communication skills and dissemination via scientific publications
• Ability to work effective in interdisciplinary research teams - collaborating with national and international partners
• Excellent communication skills and ability to inspire students
• Are available to start  during summer 2026

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent). 

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility. 

Salary and terms of employment 
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment is 2 years., starting at the latest on 2026, August 1^st, upon mutual agreement.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Sebastian Nis Bay Villadsen , snbvi@kt.dtu.dk

You can read more about DTU Chemical Engineering at https://www.kt.dtu.dk/ 

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 15 May 2026 (23:59 Danish time). 

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications 

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position

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