Water Resources Engineering Scholarship for PhD Level in Denmark 2015

Scholarship Description:

Water Resources Engineering Scholarship for PhD Level in Denmark 2015 is open for . The scholarship allows level program(s) in the field of taught at . The deadline of the scholarship is .

Water Resources Engineering Scholarship, The Department of Environmental Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU Environment) advertises a fully funded 3-year PhD position in water resources engineering. The project is co-funded by the Sino-Danish University Center (SDC) and includes a compulsory research stay of at least 9 months at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). The research topic and the collaborative relationships with the Chinese partners will be defined in more detail with the successful candidate. Potential focus areas include arsenic contamination of natural groundwater and hydroeconomic modeling and optimization.

Responsibilities and tasks:
The successful candidate will have a background in earth and environmental sciences/engineering. The candidate will focus on selected water resources management problems in the Chinese context and will spend at least 9 months out of the 3 years in China, being affiliated with one CAS institute. The candidate is expected to contribute to teaching the SDC MSc program “Water and Environment” in Beijing. Willingness to travel and work in an international environment is essential. The candidate will work in a team consisting of scientists from DTU Environment and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Familiarity with Danish and Chinese water resources research environments is an advantage.

Qualifications:
Candidates should have a master's degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in engineering.

Approval and Enrolment:
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

Assessment:
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Professor Poul L. Bjerg.

We offer:
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.

Salary and appointment terms:
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.

Further information :
You can read more about DTU Environment on http://www.env.dtu.dk/english. For more information on SDC, please consulthttp://www.sinodanishcenter.com/.

Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Peter Bauer-Gottwein, +45 4525 2171, email:pbau@env.dtu.dk, www.staff.dtu.dk/pbau

Please do not send applications to this e-mail address, instead apply online as described below.

Application Procedure:
Please submit your online application no later than 3 July 2015.

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

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)


• Curriculum vitae


• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma


• Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)

Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

Further Information

Application Deadline : 3 July 2015

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Degree Level:

Water Resources Engineering Scholarship for PhD Level in Denmark 2015 is available to undertake level programs at .

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.