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Postdoc in Magnesium-based Binders

Technical University of Denmark - Civil and Mechanical Engineering

Location: Lyngby - Denmark
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 9th May 2025
Closes: 15th June 2025
Job Ref: 5141

We are seeking a full-time Postdoc in the section of Digital Building Technology (DBT) at DTU, Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (DTU Construct). This research position will explore reaction evolution mechanisms for magnesium-based binders, leveraging state-of-the-art experimentation and numerical modelling tools. 

This position is part of the prestigious Villum Synergy project, “Mathcrete”, and offers a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with another Postdoc specializing in 3D nano image reconstruction and modelling tools development, as well as other PhDs and Postdocs within the interdisciplinary group. Together, we aim to push the boundaries of digital building technology and material science!

The period of employment is two years. The position is a full-time position. The starting date is 1 August 2025, or according to mutual agreement. 

Responsibilities 
Your overall focus will be to conduct experiments on exploring the evolution of magnesium-based binders in different environments, with particular interest in carbonation mechanisms. You will gain hands-on experience with advanced equipment and computational modelling tools to analyse the reactions on both micro- and macro-scales. As a part of this project, your responsibilities will encompass the following tasks:  

  • Processing of magnesium-based binders and cementitious materials using different techniques.
  • Multi-scale characterization of the materials using e.g., SEM, RAMAN imaging, TEM, XRD, rheology, and multiscale mechanical testing.
  • Lab-source and synchrotron 3D micro and nano-imaging. 
  • Close collaboration with the interdisciplinary team at DTU Construct, DTU 3D Imaging Centre, and DTU Compute, particularly the other “MathCrete” postdoc at DTU Compute (see separate job advert “Postdoc in advanced reconstruction algorithms for time-resolved nano CT of sustainable cement”)
  • Research and teaching efforts at a section and departmental level as appropriate and relevant (e.g., teach and co-supervise PhD and MSc student projects).
  • Dissemination of your research through publications in “top rank journals of the field” and attendance at conferences. 

Qualification: 

  • You should have (or being close to achieving) a PhD degree 
  • Background within cement and inorganic chemistry or related fields. 
  • Experience with the early-age and in-situ characterization techniques of cementitious materials.
  • Experience with X-ray or neutron tomography. 

Flexibility is essential. We are looking for a team player who can also work independently, who is motivated to help and be part of a dynamic research environment; and, who has a positive, supportive and creative outlook. We expect you to have good communication and personal interaction skills and to be fluent in English.

Application procedure 
To apply, please read the full job advertisement via the 'Apply' button above.

Application deadline: 15 June 2025.

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