Applications are invited for a PhD fellowship/scholarship at Graduate School of Natural Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark, within the Geoscience programme. The position is available from September 2025 or later.

Title:
2 PhDs in innovation and greenhouse gas monitoring

Research area and project description:
The project aims to develop innovative tools for monitoring and verifying greenhouse gas emissions using technologies such as hyperspectral imaging, geophysical modeling and machine learning. The project will focus on emissions from green transition facilities, including carbon capture, biogas production and agriculture.

An integral part of the project is exploring the potential for translating research findings into practical applications through the creation of a startup. Candidates will have the opportunity to develop entrepreneurial skills, collaborate with industry partners and work toward innovative solutions that could lead to commercialization.

The project is funded by Distinguished Innovator Grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

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Qualifications and specific competences:
We are looking for candidates with a background in one or more of the following fields: geoscience, physics, environmental science, computer science, engineering or similar fields.

Additional qualifications include:

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• An interest in entrepreneurship and the ability to see themselves founding a startup after graduation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with data analysis, programming and modeling.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to interdisciplinary research.

We welcome applications from professionals who have worked in the industry for a few years and have a relevant background, bringing practical insights and experience to the project.

Place of employment and place of work:
The place of employment is Aarhus University, and the place of work is Department of Geoscience, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 2, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark. 

Contacts:
Applicants seeking further information for this project are invited to contact: Associate professor, Christoffer Karoff, karoff@geo.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 March 2025)

1. Choose May 2025 Call with deadline 1 May 2025 at 23:59 CEST.
2. You will be directed to the call and must choose the programme “Geoscience”.
3. In the boxed named “Study”: In the dropdown menu, please choose: “2 PhDs in innovation and greenhouse gas monitoring (2Piggm)”

Please note:

• The programme committee may request further information or invite the applicant to attend an interview.

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