PhD position on thermo-chemical recycling of plastic wastes
Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB / Högskolejobb / Göteborg
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Our group at the division of Energy Technology together with our partners in industry work towards laying the foundation for technologies to transform the industrial production of raw materials such like plastics.
If you're a team player, interested in widening your scope on thermochemical conversion, enjoying combining theory with pilot scale experiments and are curious about the details to make it work we can offer you a Phd-student position to join us in this exciting journey.
Project description
The project addresses the pressing need for deeper knowledge on the thermochemical conversion of waste and the fate of impurities in the process. The conversion of heterogeneous waste streams and the technological consequences are in the focus. The research group in which you will be active has its own pilot scale facility for pyrolysis and gasification trials and advanced analytics for product characterization which is the backbone of our research. Complementary experimental lab facilities for fluid bed conversion are available to investigate specific aspects isolated.
Your work will involve both planing, execution and evaluation of experimental campaigns as well as modeling with tools like Chemkin, FactSage and Matlab/Python. Part of the work will be based on methods of which there is extensive experience in the research group at Energy Technology, but the project will also involve development of new methodologies. Your work will be performed in collaboration with other researchers. An important part of your responsibilities is also to efficiently communicate your results through scientific conferences and journals.
Major responsibilities
As a PhD student, your major responsibility is to pursue your own doctoral studies. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing. The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 % of working hours. You are expected to write a licentiate thesis within 2-3 years and defend your doctoral thesis within 4-5 years. In addition, the PhD program includes taking courses, corresponding to 60 ECTS credits. The majority of your time will, however, be devoted to the research.
Read more about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must have a master's level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education (ECTS) credits in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Engineering Physics or equivalent.
Excellent writing and communication skills in English are required.
Experimental experience in thermal conversion, experience with gas analysis instruments (e.g. gas chromatography, FTIR) or experience with kinetic modeling with e.g. Chemkin or similar tools is considered a merit.
Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.
We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.
Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.
Application procedure
The application should be marked with reference number 20240034 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.
CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, reference number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.
Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, ref.number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus
Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master's thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.
Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.
Application deadline: 2024-04-01
For questions, please contact:
Dr. Teresa Berdugo Vilches, Energy Technology,
berdugo@chalmers.se, +46 31 772 18 74
• ** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***
Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!
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Arbetsgivare Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB (org.nr 556479-5598)
Jobbnummer 8423972
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