16 PhD Positions, EUROPAH Innovative Training Network, Denmark (2017)

16 early-stage researcher (ESR) positions are available across the EUROPAH network. Each ESR will be enrolled in a PhD program and complete a specially designed training schedule in tandem with performing research and innovation projects at their host organisation. This will be a highly multidisciplinary network that combines astronomy, molecular physics, molecular spectroscopy, environmental science, quantum chemistry, surface sciences, plasma physics and scientific communication. The training program is aimed at developing a research-oriented, creative and innovative mindset and will place you well for a future career in academia or in industry.

The joint scientific research goal is to understand the role that polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons play in the physics and chemistry of the interstellar medium of galaxies.

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are universally ubiquitous and lock-up close to 15% of the elemental carbon in space. They play a key role in maintaining the ionization balance and in the heating of interstellar gas; hence controlling the phase structure of the interstellar medium (ISM) of galaxies and regulate star formation. PAHs are also central to the chemical complexity of space and the organic inventory of regions of star and planet formation. On Earth, PAHs are pernicious pollutants affecting the atmosphere and aquatic environments. Understanding PAHs and their multitude of roles in the Universe is thus a key question in both astrophysics and terrestrial chemistry.

Details on the 16 individual positions are provided at www.europah.eu. To qualify as an ESR in the EUROPAH network you must:

• have the background and expertise required for the position,
• be in the first four years of your research career, since, e.g., completion of your masters’ degree,
• not already possess a doctorate degree,
• be willing to move to a country within the network in which you have not lived for more than 12 months over the last 3 years,
• be proficient in both written and spoken English.

This information is also available through the EUROPAH website at www.europah.eu

Please forward a 2-page CV and 1-page cover letter, listing your favoured projects in order of preference, to recruitment@europah.eu by the deadline: 15th September 2016. After this first round each institute will contact successful candidates. You will then have to provide references may be required to attend interview.

Research Fields
Astronomy - Astrophysics
Chemistry - Physical chemistry
Physics - Chemical physics

Further details:
http://ec.europa.eu