PhD Fellowship in Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage
Investigate system-level carbon dynamics and climate impacts of BECCS in European forests and bioresource networks.
Best for:Best for quantitative researchers with backgrounds in environmental systems analysis, GIS, and machine learning interested in climate change mitigation.
Overview
The Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for a PhD fellowship focusing on Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS). Funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation as part of a larger project on net-negative greenhouse gas emissions, the researcher will explore ecosphere-technosphere interactions and temporal-spatial carbon dynamics. The successful candidate will conduct independent research, publish in high-impact journals, and engage in teaching and dissemination activities. Candidates may apply through either a regular 3-year PhD scheme or an integrated 5-year MSc-PhD scheme depending on their prior qualifications.
What you'll do
- Conduct an independent doctoral research project under supervision focusing on BECCS and carbon dynamics.
- Develop and apply quantitative, predictive, or stochastic models to analyze biomass and techno-economic systems.
- Perform spatial analysis and geographic information systems (GIS) assessments related to land use and bioresources.
- Write scientific papers targeted at high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
- Participate in active research environments, including a research stay at an external institution preferably abroad.
- Fulfill teaching and knowledge dissemination duties as required by the department.
- Complete approximately 30 ECTS credits of doctoral coursework.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree for the regular 3-year scheme, or Bachelor's degree for the integrated 5-year scheme in a relevant subject area.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English proficiency suitable for academic writing and publishing.
Instruction: English
- Experience and interest in systems thinking and systems analysis.
- Understanding of ecosphere-technosphere interactions focusing on carbon and greenhouse gases.
- Experience in techno-economic assessment.
- Qualifications in spatial analysis and GIS.
- Proficiency in quantitative, predictive, or stochastic modelling and data analysis.
- Experience with Python and advanced artificial intelligence frameworks applied to bioresources.
- Hold an educational background equivalent to a relevant Master's degree (for the 3+5 scheme) or Bachelor's degree (for the 3+5 integrated scheme).
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-09-14 (Europe/Copenhagen)
Applicants must submit their complete application package electronically in English through the official university portal by clicking the apply button. The application must include a motivated letter, CV, academic transcripts, and supporting documents.
- Motivated letter of application
- CV
- Bachelor's or Master's original diplomas
- Transcript of records
- Publication list
- Reference letters
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