Researcher in Water and Environmental Engineering with focus on removal of micropollutants in wastewater - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The activities at the Department of Chemical Engineering are environmentally related with the goal of contributing to a sustainable society. The research is based on resource-efficient technology for sustainable development. The research is conducted in collaboration with other national and international academic research groups and companies.

Subject description
The research subject Water and Environmental Engineering includes studies concerning both chemical engineering and biotechnological processes. Central elements are experimental investigations and analysis in mechanical, biological and chemical treatment systems for wastewater. For this position, the focus is on advanced treatment and refers to the separation and degradation of organic micro-pollutants, such as pharmaceutical substances and biocides.

Work duties
The work duties as a researcher mainly include conducting research in the subject area. Teaching will be included in the tasks, but not more than one-fifth of the working hours. Opportunity for training in higher education teaching and learning will be offered.

The tasks also include:

• Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students
• Actively seeking external research funding
• Collaboration with industry and wider society
• Administration related to the work duties listed above

Qualification requirements
Applicants must have:

• A PhD or equivalent research qualification within the subject of the position, i.e. within Water and Environmental Engineering.
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Very good oral and written proficiency in Swedish.
• Documented experience of advanced treatment processes for municipal wastewater.
• Previous experience of research in ozonation, adsorption with activated carbon and biological degradation of organic micro-pollutants in wastewater.
• Documented experience of method development in the subject and knowledge of liquid scintillation.
• Driving licence (B).

Assessment criteria and other qualifications

• Good ability to develop and carry out high quality research.
• Pedagogical ability.

The work is carried out in close collaboration with both municipalities, companies and other higher education institutions, which means that good collaboration skills are highly valued, as well as a high degree of independence.
Consideration will also be given to how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment
Permanent position, 100 %
Probationary employment might be applied.

Instructions on how to apply
Applications shall be written in English. LTH uses a special qualifications portfolio to report and document qualifications – see link below. This is to be used also for appointments of researchers. Upload the application as PDF-files in the recruitment system. Read more: http://www.lth.se/english/working-at-lth/to-apply-for-academic-positions-at-lth/