Exciting PhD Fellowship in Environmental Materials Chemistry at the University of Copenhagen & UCAS Beijing. Focus on biochars, water remediation, and soil chemistry. Deadline: 30 July 2025. Start: October 2025.
PhD Fellowship in Environmental Materials Chemistry 2025 – University of Copenhagen & UCAS China
Are you passionate about environmental chemistry, biochar-based filtration, and innovative water remediation? The Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for a fully funded PhD Fellowship in Environmental Materials Chemistry starting from 15 October 2025.
This opportunity is a collaborative project under the Sino-Danish Center for Education and Research (SDC). It involves 2 years of research in Copenhagen, Denmark, and 1 year at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), specifically at the Research Center of Ecoenvironmental Research, Beijing.
🌱 Project Overview:
This PhD research focuses on:
- Iron-rich biochars produced via pyrolysis for water pollution control
- Granular porous materials as filters for inorganic and organic pollutants
- Solid-state characterization and reactivity assessment of environmental materials
- Field testing using column filters for real-world environmental remediation
The PhD includes three primary phases:
- Fabrication & Characterization
- Reactivity & Mechanistic Studies
- Field Implementation & Data Analysis
👩🔬 Who Can Apply?
Candidates with backgrounds in:
- Environmental Chemistry / Geochemistry / Soil and Water Science
- Materials Science / Chemistry / Environmental Engineering
Experience in laboratory instrumentation, solid-liquid interaction studies, or catalytic remediation techniques will be advantageous.
🌍 Program Benefits:
- Dual research exposure (Copenhagen + Beijing)
- Hands-on experience in real environmental remediation solutions
- Mentorship from globally recognized professors including Prof. Hans Chr. Bruun Hansen and Prof. Peter E. Holm
- Cutting-edge lab facilities at University of Copenhagen
📑 Eligibility:
- MSc degree in relevant fields equivalent to Danish standards
- Strong academic background
- English proficiency
- Non-eligibility: Chinese citizens (incl. Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan) per Danish SDC co-funding rules
📆 Key Dates:
- Deadline to Apply: 30th July 2025
- Start Date: 15th October 2025
- Interviews Expected: August 2025
📌 How to Apply:
Apply via the official portal:
👉 University of Copenhagen Application Link
Include your:
- Motivation Letter
- CV
- Academic Records
- Letters of Recommendation
- Publication List (if available)
💬 This PhD opportunity is ideal for those aiming to solve real-world environmental challenges using material innovation and global collaboration. If you’re driven by science with purpose, don’t miss this prestigious fully funded doctoral position.
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