Researcher in Wood Science and Engineering, with a focus on chem

Luleå Tekniska Universitet / Kemistjobb / Skellefteå
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The position is available at Luleå University of Technology (LTU), Wood Science and Engineering in Skellefteå (WSE). The position is attached to the research program IPOS, subproject (DP2), demand-driven processing of Swedish wood. The IPOS - Innovation potential for the bio-based society project has the aim is to ensure that Swedish wood is a competitive and environmentally-friendly material in products on the global market where competing materials. The position is limited to one year.

Subject description
Wood technology involves inter-disciplinary research into wood materials and industrial processes along the chain from the forest to the finished wooden product. The research field includes the anatomy, physics, chemistry, biology and mechanics of the wood material, and the refining of wood, product development, manufacturing technology, process optimisation and the visualisation of wood products.

Duties
The research will be of multidisciplinary nature and include e.g. areas as material science, manufacture and chemical engineering. Parts of the research work also comprise process engineering aspects. The main task is to develop new fire retardants for wood protection, and here your skills in chemistry is of highly importance.

The work will be carried out in the Wood Science and Engineering division of Luleå University Technology in Skellefteå, primarily in connection with the bio-innovative efforts which are being undertaken there. As researcher you will work within the activities that the bio-innovative project is addressing with regard to fire protection. For this purpose, laboratories and test premises are available with impregnation equipment, computer tomography, and analytical possibilities including TGA-FTIR, field NIR, accelerated investigations of weathering effects med QUV etc.

Qualifications
We are seeking a talented and motivated colleague who contributes to the research conducted in this project.

Applicants should have a PhD degree in chemistry.

Luleå University of Technology is committed to providing the successful candidate with excellent working conditions, active support of a research group. Furthermore the candidate will have a keen interest towards cross-disciplinary research theme and team. An active participation in developing the international research community will be well appreciated. The candidate should be a good team player with good command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Balancing of all criteria
Selection among applicants who meet the eligibility requirements must be made with regard to ability to benefit from research studies, quality of submitted research paper, any publications and curriculum vitae. Applicant must also work well with teacher and student groups, interpersonal skills and flexibility are essential.

Read more; General curricula for the Board of the faculty of science and technology

Information
For further information, please contact: Professor, Dick Sandberg, Phone: +46(0)910: 58 53 71, dick.sandberg@ltu.se

Union representatives:
SACO-S Daina Dagis, 0920-49 3880 daina.dagis@ltu.se
OFR-S Lars Frisk, 0920-49 1792 lars.frisk@ltu.se

Luleå University of Technology is actively working on equality and diversity that contributes to a creative study- and work environment. The University's core values ??are based on respect, openness, cooperation, trust and responsibility. In 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. Your application, including diplomas, must be written in English or Swedish. Mark your application with the reference number below.

Final day to apply: January 18th 2018

Reference number: 53-2018

Varaktighet, arbetstid
Heltid/ Ej specificerat

Publiceringsdatum
2018-01-08

Ersättning
Individuell lönesättning

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Sista dag att ansöka är 2018-01-18
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Företag
Luleå tekniska universitet

Adress
Luleå tekniska universitet
Luleå tekniska universitet
97187 Luleå

Kontorsadress
Luleå tekniska universitet

Jobbnummer
3890480

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