PhD Position in Organic Chemistry – CO₂ Capture Research

About the role

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for a PhD position focused on organic chemistry and CO₂ capture in aqueous systems. The research is part of the Novo Nordisk Foundation CO₂ Research Center and will be supervised by Associate Professor Jiwoong Lee.

Key responsibilities

• Design, synthesize and evaluate scalable organic materials for CO₂ capture in water.
• Investigate waste‑plastic degradation and bio‑based feedstocks to create efficient absorbents and adsorbents.
• Characterize materials using GPC, NMR, solid‑state NMR, TGA, DSC and gas‑sorption techniques.
• Present results at group meetings, seminars, and national/international conferences.
• Participate in teaching duties and outreach activities within the department.

Required profile

• MSc degree in Chemistry with a focus on organic chemistry or organic synthesis.
• 2–3 years of hands‑on laboratory experience in organic synthesis.
• Strong written and spoken English skills.
• Ability to work independently, be self‑motivated and strive for scientific excellence.

Required skills

• Organic synthesis
• Gel permeation chromatography (GPC)
• Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)
• Solid‑state NMR
• Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA)
• Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)
• Gas sorption analysis
• CO₂ capture research

What we offer

• Membership in a dynamic, international research group of 15‑20 members.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities at the CO₂ Research Center, Center for Medicinal Chemistry and Nanoscience Center.
• Opportunities to publish, attend conferences and develop a strong academic network.
• Experience in mission‑driven research with real‑world environmental impact.