Post-doctoral position in laser/optical based combustion diagnostics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Division of Combustion Physics has during several decades built up a world leading activity on the field of laser diagnostics of combustion processes. The activities involve both development of a more fundamental understanding of the underlying physics of the techniques to be used as well as pure applications for measurements known accuracy and precision, e.g. for species concentration as well as temperature determination. In order to strengthen the activities in this field we announce for a post-doctoral position.

Subject description Of essential importance for the activity described above are the techniques that shall be used for studies of turbulent combustion in general and gas turbines in specific.

Work duties The main duties involved in a post-doctoral posistion is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.

The purpose of the work is to develop and apply different laserbased techniques for studies of turbulent combustion with strong connection to practical stationary combustion, not seldom with strong industrial relevance.

The activities will be fundamental studies of these techniques as well as application together with external parties, e.g. different industries.

Qualification requirements Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position, completed no more than three years before the last date for applications. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements:

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Good knowledge in laser-based combustion diagnostics for measurements of species concentration and temperature.
• Experience from research related to gasturbine combustion
• Ability to plan and execute research projects in an independent way and with external partners

Assessment criteria and other qualifications This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
• Teaching skills.

Additional assessment criteria:

• The research is in many aspects interdisciplinary and therefore a broad competence and experience from relevant areas of physics, spectroscopy and combustion are valuable.
• It is also an advantage if the applicant has experience from  research collaboration with relevant industy

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement, help building and strengthen the current research area within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of a maximum of 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S, OFR/S and SEKO, dated 4 September 2008.

Instructions on how to apply Applications shall be written in English. Please draw up the application in accordance with LTH’s Academic qualifications portfolio – see link below. Upload the application as PDF-files in the recruitment system. Read more:http://www.lth.se/index.php?id=71223