Applications are invited for a PhD fellowship/scholarship at Graduate School of Natural Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark, within the Chemistry programme. The position is available from November 2026 or later.
Title:
Open SDC PhD call with focus on: Climate and Energy, Environment and water, and Health
Research area and project description:
This is an open PhD call where we are looking for PhD candidates with expertise and interest in nanoscience and nanotechnology in general with focus on applications in one or more of the following areas:
- Climate and Energy
- Environment and water
- Health
Following the initial screening, selected candidates will be approached and matched with potential supervisors and/or projects. Alternatively, the applicants can include a project draft and a potential supervisor to the application.
The expertise of the applicant has to be clearly outlined in the motivation letter including the preference of the above-mentioned themes.
The applicant is required to do research for 1 year in a collaborative research laboratory in China as part of the university partnership Denmark-China (https://sdc.university/).
The PhD start date is November 2026 or shortly after.
Please upload a project description (½-4 pages). This document should describe your ideas and research plans for this specific project. If you wish to, you can indicate an URL where further information can be found.
Qualifications and specific competences:
Applicants must have a relevant Master’s degree in Nanoscience/technology or a related field.
Good written and oral English skills.
Other eligibility criteria from the SDC scheme might apply.
Place of employment and place of work:
The place of employment is Aarhus University, and the place of work is Department of Chemistry, Langelandsgade 140, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.
Please be aware, that the PhD project involves funding from Sino Danish Center/SDC, and it is therefore required that:
See the SDC’s website on the specific requirements: https://sdc.university/research/phd/. Please note that it is not possible to get exemption from these conditions.
Contacts:
Applicants seeking further information for this project are invited to contact:
Senior Researcher Morten Foss, foss@inano.au.dk
How to apply:
For information about application requirements and mandatory attachments, please see the Application guide. Please read the Application guide thoroughly before applying.
When ready to apply, go to https://phd.nat.au.dk/for-applicants/apply-here/ (Note, the online application system opens 1 June 2026)
Please note:
At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development. We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent. On our website, you can find information on all types of scientific positions, as well as the entry criteria we use when assessing candidates. You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development.
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal background. Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with applicable collective agreement.
