Postdoc in Cement-Free Multifunctional Living Building Materials DTU Construct
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Job Location:
Kgs. Lyngby - Denmark
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Would you like to contribute to a new building materials revolution Join us in developing sustainable nature-inspired materials that capture CO₂ store energy and transform waste into smart construction solutions.
The iMAT group in the Section for Materials and Surface Engineering at DTU Construct is seeking a highly motivated postdoc to join an exciting Villum Fondenfunded project focused on developing innovative multifunctional living building materials for a sustainable and intelligent construction future.
If you are eager to engage in pioneering research at the intersection of fundamental science and cutting-edge technology we invite you to become part of our team. Join us at DTU Construct and help shape the future of sustainable building materials and innovation in construction.
Responsibilities and qualifications
We seek highly motivated and creative researchers holding a PhD in chemistry materials science engineering or a related discipline with a proven track record of high-quality independent research.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Designing synthesizing formulating and characterizing novel living building materials (LBMs) derived from biowaste.
- Designing and conducting experiments to study genemineral interactions including the regulation of calcium carbonate or silica precipitation.
- Using 3D printing and advanced bio-fabrication technologies for LBMs development and prototyping.
- Designing efficient architectures for energy storage within building elements.
- Performing electrochemical analyses using techniques including impedance spectroscopy galvanostatic cycling and cyclic voltammetry.
- Balancing CO₂ absorption mechanical strength and electrochemical performance in your multifunctional LBMs.
- Integrating quantum-enhanced machine learning for analysing complex experimental datasets generated from multifunctional LBMs.
You will also actively participate in the supervision and mentoring of bachelors masters and PhD students.
You should be a capable communicator in English have solid experience in academic writing.
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 one year.
You can read more aboutcareer paths at DTU here.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Senior Researcher Mehdi Mehrali .
You can read more about Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at.
If you are applying from abroad you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU atDTU Moving to Denmark.
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than1 December 2025(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.
DTU Civil and Mechanical Engineering develops and utilizes science and technical knowledge for the benefit of society and sustainable development. We undertake research education innovation and scientific advice of the highest quality within building design and processes building construction and safety building energy and installation solid mechanics fluid mechanics materials technology manufacturing engineering engineering design and thermal energy systems.
Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UNs 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13500 students and 6000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive evolving and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.
Key Skills
- Construction Experience
- Facilities Management
- HVAC
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Construction Management
- Maintenance
- Quality Management
- Geometry
- Property Management
- Supervising Experience
- Commercial Cleaning
- Google Suite
