Phosphorus (P) is a non-renewable resource essential as fertilizer to ensure sufficient food production. Phosphorus in Danish waste water is estimated to cover 15-25% of the Danish demand and consequently constitutes an important source for recycling of P. We are looking for a motivated candidate to study recovery of P from waste water. The candidate should have a strong background in both biology and chemistry. Experience with analytical chemistry and characterization of materials by e.g. NMR spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction will be preferred. The candidate should be independent and able to communicate fluently in English, have good writing skills as well as possess good interpersonal skills. The PhD scholarship is within the area of biogeochemistry and analytical chemistry and will be linked to the research at the Freshwater Ecology Group at the Department of Biology and the Inorganic Chemistry Group at the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Southern Denmark.
University of Southern Denmark - Presentation – 2013
The PhD candidate will be appointed to the Department of Biology, University of Southern Denmark with a main supervisor Kasper Reitzel ([email protected]) and a co-supervisor Ulla Gro Nielsen ([email protected]) from the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy.
The starting date is 30 September 2015. Application deadline is 15 August 2015.
For further information please contact Associate Professor Kasper Reitzel, tel.: +45 6550 2774, e-mail: [email protected].
Application, salary etc.
Appointment as a PhD Research Fellow is for three years. Employment stops automatically at the end of the period. The holder of the scholarship is not allowed to have other paid employment during the three-year period.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement of 1 July 2013 on salaried PhD scholars between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).
The successful candidate will be enrolled at this university in accordance with faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order).
The university encourages all persons interested in the position to apply, regardless of their age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background.
Application must be made in the form of a Declaration of Interest including the following:
A research proposal/description of your approach to the above project (max one page excluding references)
A letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. two pages) (please attach this under box "Application form")
Detailed CV, including personal contact information
Copies of diplomas, Bachelor as well as Master’s degree, including transcript of notes
At least two signed reference letters. Should your referees wish to send their letters directly to us, please have them use e-mail: [email protected] mentioning your name and the title of the position in the subject line. And please note that these also need to reach us before deadline.
The PhD scholarship is within the area of biogeochemistry and analytical chemistry and will be linked to the research at the Freshwater Ecology Group at the Department of Biology and the Inorganic Chemistry Group at the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Southern Denmark.