PhD Student in Urban Water Engineering
Luleå Tekniska Universitet / Högskolejobb / Luleå
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hela Sverige Luleå University of Technology is in strong growth with world-leading competence in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and ground-breaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefit. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of SEK 1.9 billion per year. We currently have 1,840 employees and 17,670 students.
In the coming years, multi-billion investments will be made in large projects in Northern Sweden to create a fossil-free society both nationally and globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these cutting-edge research projects and in the societal transformation that they entail. We offer a broad range of courses and study programmes to match the skills in demand. We hope that you will help us to build the sustainable companies and societies of the future.The internationally leading Urban Water Engineering research group at Luleå University of Technology has an exciting PhD student position available in the area of sewer condition assessment. In this project you will have the possibility to work transdisciplinary with researchers from Engineering Acoustics and carry out field studies in field together with municipal partners in the competence network Stormwater&Seweres.
The Urban Water Engineering research group is a global leader in urban water systems research and education, with a particular focus on stormwater, wastewater and treatment using nature-based solutions. The overall aim of the group is to contribute to the development of sustainable urban water systems. Being part of the group involves working in an international and creative environment, with about 45 staff members from 20 different countries including Swedish and international adjunct professors and 25 doctoral candidates.
Subject description
Urban Water Engineering encompasses the entire urban water system (storm drains, drinking water supply and waste water) with respect to collection, transport and treatment, as well as organisation and planning. The research aims to encourage a strong economy, clean environment and the wise use of resources, while preserving the public's health and safety.
Project description
The most widely accepted technique today for condition assessment of sewer networks is to manually lower a video camera into the pipe network and film the pipes while an operator simultaneously observes and assesses pipe defects. This is time-consuming and subjective. Therefore, there is a need to explore and develop other methods for faster and cheaper condition assessment. One such method could be to conduct vibration measurements and acoustic analyses of the pipe network. Acoustic methods have been used to find leaks in drinking water networks and gas pipelines. However, there are no acoustic methods for assessing the status of sewer pipes. The overall goal of this project is to explore the potential of using vibration measurements for condition assessment and ultimately develop a method that continuously assesses the pipes' status with real-time measurements and machine learning algorithms. This work includes selecting suitable sensors and frequency ranges, collecting data, and conducting modelling of collected data from a laboratory setup. Based on the results from the lab, the method will also be tested in the field. The results from lab and field measurements will generate recommendations for the continued development of IoT-based real-time measurements and analysis.
Duties
You as a PhD student project will be carried out in close collaboration with a Postdoc. A continuous dialogue will be carried out between the PhD student, Postdoc and supervisors where tasks and research questions will be discussed and distributed. You are responsible for your own PhD project with support from supervisors at Urban Water Engineering and Engineering Acoustics. When you work as a PhD student you need to plan and carry out experiments, write scientific papers as well as your thesis. In between, you take courses, and participate in seminars and conferences in Sweden and internationally. Municipal partners in will also be involved in the project.
Qualifications
To be employed as a PhD student you need a MSc degree or equivalent in the field of civil engineering or engineering physics. Good oral and written skills in English are essential since the research results are presented at international conferences and in international journals. Knowledge about acoustic measurements and modeling is meriting, as well as knowledge about water and sewer systems, and Swedish. Furthermore, it is important to be able to work independently, be able to lead your project forward and have the capability to penetrate new areas and questions. We expect you to have a driving license or take a driving license as soon as possible. The applicant should be able provide two reference persons on request.
Further information
Employment as a PhD student is limited to 4 years (up to maximum of 5 years, depending on the amount of department duty). Teaching and other department duties such as fieldwork in other projects, may be added up to a maximum of 20% of fulltime employment.
For further information about the position, please contact
Annelie Hedström, Professor VA-teknik, (+46) 920-49 2309
Annelie.Hedstrom@ltu.se Maria Viklander, Professor VA-teknik, (+46) 920-49 1634
Maria.Viklander@ltu.seÖrjan Johansson, Professor Teknisk akustik, (+46) 920-49 1386 Ö
rjan.Johansson@ltu.seUnion representatives:
SACO-S Kjell Johansson (+46)920-49 1529
kjell.johansson@ltu.se OFR-S Lars Frisk, (+46)920-49 1792
lars.frisk@ltu.seIn case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.
Application
We prefer that you apply for this position by clicking on the apply button below. The application should include a CV, personal letter and copies of verified diplomas from high school and universities. Mark your application with the reference number below. Your application, including diplomas, must be written in English or Swedish.
Closing date for applications: 1 April 2024
Reference number: 767-2024
Ersättning Salary according to PhD agreement
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Arbetsgivare Luleå Tekniska Universitet (org.nr 202100-2841)
Arbetsplats Luleå tekniska universitet
Jobbnummer 8522857
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