Bioprocess Modelling and Control

Bioprocess Modelling and Control

The Department of Environmental Engineering at DTU (www.env.dtu.dk) seeks an assistant or associate professor to conduct research and teaching in modeling and control of biological processes in environmental engineering. The candidate is trained in state of the art computational approaches necessary to model, simulate and control biotechnological unit processes and systems within the urban water cycle. The candidate wishes to develop a vibrant and problem-driven research program within the context of wastewater engineering, preferably with an interest in some of the following focal areas: bioprocess unit operations, plant-wide modelling and optimization, on-line instrumentation-control-automation, model-based predictive control, optimization of wet-weather operation utilizing radar and in-sewer measurements. An interest in bioprocesses in water distribution systems, sewer systems or waste treatment systems is considered an added advantage. The candidate will participate in externally-funded research projects and active collaboration with utility and technology providers. The candidate will furthermore contribute to PhD supervision within the Urban Water Technology graduate school (www.urbanwatertech.dk), and benefit from collaborative research within the Urban Water Engineering Theme (http://www.env.dtu.dk/English/Research/Research%20Themes.aspx) at DTU Environment. The candidate will teach at BSc-, MSc-, and PhD-level in existing courses like Environmental Modelling and Wastewater Technology. He/she will develop, plan, carry out and evaluate the courses taught in collaboration with other teachers and should have an aptitude for teaching at a technical university.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in engineering or a similar degree. Appointment at the level of Associate Professor will be made for candidates with an established academic track record. In the assessment of the candidates consideration will be given to • scientific production and research potential • the ability to teach • the ability to promote and utilize research results • an all-round experience basis, preferably including international experience • the ability to contribute to development of the department’s internal and external cooperation Applications, which should be submitted in English, must include a list of publications indicating scientific highlights and documentation for participation on teacher training course. Teaching materials and research publications to be considered in the assessment must be enclosed as well. The salary and appointment terms are negotiated in accordance with the current collective agreement for Danish University faculty members. Further information may be obtained from Profs. Barth F. Smets (bfs@env.dtu.dk) or Peter Steen Mikkelsen (psm@env.dtu.dk). All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. The application and enclosures in triplicate must be received no later than May 20 at 12.00 noon by Rector Technical University of Denmark Building 101 A 2800 Lyngby Denmark Starting date is to be negotiated.