Postdoc in Cement-Free Multifunctional Living Building Materials - DTU Construct

Job DescriptionWould you like to contribute to a new building materials revolution? Join us in developing sustainable, nature-inspired materials that capture CO₂, store energy, and transform waste into smart construction solutions.The iMAT group in the Section for Materials and Surface Engineering at DTU Construct is seeking a highly motivated postdoc to join an exciting Villum Fonden–funded project focused on developing innovative, multifunctional living building materials for a sustainable and intelligent construction future.If you are eager to engage in pioneering research at the intersection of fundamental science and cutting-edge technology, we invite you to become part of our team. Join us at DTU Construct and help shape the future of sustainable building materials and innovation in construction.Responsibilities And QualificationsWe seek highly motivated and creative researchers holding a PhD in chemistry, materials science, engineering, or a related discipline, with a proven track record of high-quality, independent research.Your primary responsibilities will include:Designing, synthesizing, formulating, and characterizing novel living building materials (LBMs) derived from biowaste.Designing and conducting experiments to study gene–mineral interactions, including the regulation of calcium carbonate or silica precipitation.Using 3D printing and advanced bio-fabrication technologies for LBMs development and prototyping.Designing efficient architectures for energy storage within building elements.Performing electrochemical analyses using techniques including impedance spectroscopy, galvanostatic cycling, and cyclic voltammetry.Balancing CO₂ absorption, mechanical strength, and electrochemical performance in your multifunctional LBMs.Integrating quantum-enhanced machine learning for analysing complex experimental datasets generated from multifunctional LBMs. You will also actively participate in the supervision and mentoring of bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD students.You should be a capable communicator in English have solid experience in academic writing.As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).We offerDTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.Salary and terms of employmentThe appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.The period of employment is one year.You can read more about career paths at DTU here .Further information Further information may be obtained from Senior Researcher Mehdi Mehrali meme@dtu.dk .You can read more about Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at www.construct.dtu.dk .If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark .Application procedure Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 1 December 2025 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:Application (cover letter)CVAcademic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)List of publications 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 Civil and Mechanical Engineering develops and utilizes science and technical knowledge for the benefit of society and sustainable development. We undertake research, education, innovation, and scientific advice of the highest quality within building design and processes, building construction and safety, building energy and installation, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, materials technology, manufacturing engineering, engineering design and thermal energy systems. Technology for peopleDTU 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. 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