Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

The Department of Chemical Engineering is innovative in separation technology and reaction technology. Our work has a clear connection to Agenda 2030 through a research focus on energy and cost-effective processes.
Collaboration with industry and other research groups both inside and out of Sweden is an important component of our strategy.
Our students and employees experience a pleasant and inclusive environment at the Department.

Subject description

The subject presupposes knowledge of chemistry, thermodynamics, microbiology, mathematics and economics. The programme includes experimental studies ranging from laboratory work to pilots and industrial applications, modelling and simulation of technical processes, as well as process design and system analysis. Components of the programme include reaction engineering, separation engineering and catalysis, pharmaceutical processes, biorefineries and other applications.

Work duties

Within the research project, the doctoral student will mainly work with investigating and evaluating non aqueous amine absorption for simultaneous carbon capture and utilization with a focus on reaction mechanisms, reaction products and reaction kinetics. The work will involve experimental work and analysis, as well as modelling of non-aqueous amine systems.

The research will be carried out in close collaboration with the supervisors, external partners and other researchers and doctoral students in the group for innovative process design at the Department of Chemical Engineering. Furthermore, the doctoral student is expected to gradually take more and more responsibility and initiative to drive the research project forward, especially towards the end of the studies.

The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties will also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 10%).

Admission requirements 

A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if the applicant: 

  • has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
  • has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
  • has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

A person meets the specific admission requirements for third cycle studies in Chemical Engineering if the applicant has: 

  • A specialised project of at least 30 second-cycle credits in the subject.

Additional requirements:

  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.

Assessment criteria

Selection for third-cycle studies is based on the student’s potential to profit from such studies. The assessment of potential is made primarily on the basis of academic results from the first and second cycle. Special attention is paid to the following: 

  1. Knowledge and skills relevant to the thesis project and the subject of study.
  2. An assessment of ability to work independently and to formulate and tackle research problems.
  3. Written and oral communication skills.
  4. Other experience relevant to the third-cycle studies, e.g. professional experience.

Other assessment criteria:

  • Documented experience of experimental work.
  • Experience in amine absorption for carbon capture.
  • Good ability to work independently and in groups.
  • As it is expected that the doctoral student can teach in the engineering program, it is meritorious  to be able to communicate in Swedish.

 We are looking for someone who is:

  • curious,
  • goal-oriented,
  • structured and sustainable,
  • likes practical problem solving and has good analytical skills
  • has good self-awareness.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant, through his or her experience and skills, is deemed to have the abilities necessary for successfully completing the third cycle programme.

Terms of employment 

Only those admitted to third cycle studies may be appointed to a doctoral studentship. Third cycle studies at LTH consist of full-time studies for 4 years. A doctoral studentship is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 5 years (including 20% departmental duties). Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §§.

Instructions on how to apply

Applications shall be written in English and include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the research project corresponds to your interests and educational background. The application must also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).

You are also asked to answer the selection questions. 

Type of employment Temporary position
First day of employment 2022-06-01 or according to agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2022/974
Contact
  • Helena Svensson, Senior Lecturer, helena.svensson@chemeng.lth.se
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-2229364
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
Published 29.Mar.2022
Last application date 19.Apr.2022 11:59 PM CEST

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