Offshore Produced Water Research Opportunity Coordinator - DTU Offshore

Would you like to play a leading role in the further development of DTU Offshores water treatment program while also taking part in active research? Are you able to build on the Produced Water Management program which has a strong track record of delivering solutions to the industry, using your research insights to foster both national and international collaboration strengthening the project portfolio forward?  Can you advance our in-house research on microfluidic applications and new water analysis within this collaboration framework? Then you might be the new PW research coordinator we are looking for at DTU Offshore. 

As responsible for the activities in the current Produced Water Management Programme and the development of this programme to comprise waste waters and environmental impact of new energy production offshore, you will play a central role in the center´s research and innovation activities aimed at reducing the environmental impact of offshore activities.

The center builds on cross-disciplinary industry collaboration involving our partners in other Danish universities, and the coordinator is expected to facilitate this approach proactively. This will require a good overview of our capabilities by involving researchers actively. In this function you will be part-time assigned to the program management team and part-time to the research team. As part of the research team you will in particular be facilitating and supporting further development of our research portfolio around microfluidics and new water analysis.

As a research coordinator you will be responsible for the following key elements:

• Leading and coordinating the efforts to establish new research opportunities within the Produced Water area. Work with researchers and industrial partners on the line-of-sight and transfer of projects to industrial application
• Assist in development of new research funding applications and research collaborations
• Engage actively with DTU Offshore’s key stakeholders within industry, partner institutions, industry organizations, authorities etc. to promote strong relationships, stay abreast of industrial movements and identify potential activities and projects. 
• In your capacity as researcher, assist in the development of our microfluidic and water analysis including active participation in the laboratory currently addressing oil/water systems related to windfarm pollution, Oil & gas, biooil spills and more.
• It is a plus if you have worked actively with capillary electrophoresis-based R&D.

Our expectations of you
The ideal candidate should be a recognized professional with academic credentials (PhD) and significant research experience in applied sciences obtained through postdoctoral work preferably within two-phase oil/water waste systems impacted by surface active pollutants. Moreover, the preferred candidate will have the following characteristics:

• A relevant PhD in nano-sciences, chemistry or similar with a focus and further postdoctoral experience in development of microfluidic platforms and water analysis.
• Experience with project or programme management and self-driven in research project execution.
• Innovative skills and a creative mind-set for support of the research environments, new technologies and their implementation
• Strong collaboration and communication skills based on a solid understanding of various stakeholder interests including researchers, industry and authorities.
• Ability to balance the two distinct areas of both project/programme development and participation actively (hands-on) in laboratory experimental developments.

What we offer in return
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on research, innovation and private-public collaboration to support the energy transition for the benefit of the Danish society. You will have the opportunity to work closely with many stakeholders in the industry and academia, which will widen and strengthen your professional network. We strive for academic excellence and place emphasis on a high level of professionalism; therefore, skills development is an integral part of the value proposition to our employees. In the area of technical and natural sciences, DTU is a leading technical university in Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). You are employed as an Academic Officer or Senior Officer.

The position is permanent and full-time position, with start as soon as possible for the preferred candidate.

The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus, with flexible work hours.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than Tuesday 17 December 2024 . Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates. 

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Programme Director, Ulla Hoffmann  on +45 93511360 or Professor Simon Ivar Andersen +4593510758.

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 Offshore - Danish Offshore Technology Centre is a research centre with a central position in the energy transition. We develop research-based technology solutions for the offshore industry in the Danish North Sea.The center has a strong collaboration with industry and has strong focus on delivering applicable research-based solutions. DTU Offshore has a long history of cross-disciplinary collaboration with other universities and research institutions.

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 UN’s 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 13,500 students and 6,000 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.