Are you interested in developing wastewater treatment biotechnology for future efficient processes with low-climate footprint? We are looking for a doctoral student to become part of our team in the research area Water Quality and Resource Engineering at the department of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

About Us

The Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering tackles contemporary and emerging challenges for the built and natural setting, ranging from resource utilisation, pollution and climate change to digitalisation and inequality. We combine expertise in architecture, civil engineering and related disciplines to build a better world.

In the research area Water Quality and Resource Engineering, within the division of Water Environment Technology, we develop methods and technologies to analyse, treat, and manage water quality, from contaminants to valuable resources. Microbial ecosystems, natural organic matter, water and wastewater treatment processes, and monitoring technologies for both natural and engineered environments are central themes of our research. The goal:



circular resource use and protection of the environment and human health.

About The Research Project

Reactive nitrogen must be removed from wastewater to prevent eutrophication of aquatic environments. However, the microbial processes removing nitrogen also emit nitrous oxide (N2O), which is a powerful greenhouse gas. In this project, we address the mechanisms causing N2O emissions from wastewater treatment to propose strategies for mitigation. We will do this by investigating the composition, activity, and N2O emission of the microbial communities in full-scale wastewater treatment processes and in laboratory experiments, and use the knowledge gained for refined emission predictions using mechanistic and data-driven modelling.

Who We Are Looking For

The following requirements are mandatory:

To qualify as a Doctoral student, you must have a Master's degree (masterexamen) of 120

📌 Doctoral student in Microbiome-based strategies to reduce nitrous oxide emissions from municipal wastewater treatment (Burdwan)
🏢 Emerging Scholars Council
📍 Burdwan