PhD Student
SP Sveriges Tekniska Forskningsinstitut / Kemiingenjörsjobb / Stockholm
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YKI, Institute for Surface Chemistry in Stockholm is the internationally leading institute in the area of surface chemistry. We offer a stimulating work and research environment as well as good working conditions. Within this project, you will also get opportunities to work with our partners at other sites in Sweden and abroad.
Project description
The PhD project Sustainable wood modification - wetting, spreading and liquid penetration aims at the understanding and optimization of wood products from a surface chemistry point of view. The focus is on fundamental understanding of the wetting, spreading and liquid penetration phenomena of wood surfaces and of the porous material. Wood modification methods include coating, painting and adhesion in engineered wood but also impregnation and other preservation methods. Some modification methods are new and are not fully understood from a fundamental point; others include chemical additives that are questionable from an environment point and in this case we aim to investigate more sustainable approaches.
A palette of surface chemistry and structural methodologies will be employed ranging from interactions at molecular level to large scale testing.
The PhD work will be carried out in close collaboration with SP Trätek (www.sp.se/tratek) for their wood expertise and with University of Jyväskylä in Finland (www.phys.jyu.fi) for their expertise using 3D x-ray nanotomography.
The PhD project is funded through a grant from The Troëdsson Foundation for Scientific Reserach (www.troedssonfonden.se) which has an aim to support the Swedish forest-based industrial sector. The PhD student will have an opportunity to apply this knowledge in the development of new methodology and understanding while improving performance and sustainability of industrially relevant products and processes.
Requirements
Design and characterization of sustainable wood products through interfacial engineering are the key elements of this PhD project. We look for a candidate with multidisciplinary skills, but with a strong background in biopolymer chemistry and physical or materials chemistry, and a preference for colloid and surface science. Furthermore, the applicant should be energetic, highly motivated and possess excellent communication skills.
Place of work
You will be employed by and based at YKI in Stockholm. YKI is located on the campus of the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) at which you will be enrolled as PhD student.
For further information please contact:
Agne Swerin
Section Manager at YKI and Troëdsson Professor in Forest-based Surface Chemistry at KTH
Phone: +46 10 516 6031
E-mail:
Per Claesson
Professor KTH Phone: +46 8 790 9904
E-mail: .
As the recruitment process is ongoing, you are welcome to apply as soon as possible.
Please send CV and cover letter to our HR Manager, via the Ansök Nu button.
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Publiceringsdatum2011-02-16Arbetstider och omfattningHeltidsanställd
ErsättningEnligt Överenskommelse
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Agne Swerin
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AdressSP Sveriges Tekniska Forskningsinstitut
Box 857
50515 Borås
Jobbnummer 852839
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